Events
Press October 9, 2023
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Friends of the Library’s 1st Falling For Art Exhibit and Sale
October 20-22, 2023
We welcome all to the opening reception to have the first chance to peruse and purchase while enjoying refreshing libations.
Where: Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library
When: Friday, October 20 5:30-8:00pm
Why: To support the good works of the Friends of the Public Library as well as support the participating artists.
The sale will continue Saturday, October 21st from 10am-4pm and Sunday, October 22nd from 1pm-4pm.
October Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a new cybersecurity awareness program – Secure Our World – through which the agency will be promoting behavioral change across the nation.
CISA encourages four key behaviors to greatly improve security:
- Use strong passwords and a password manager
- Implement multifactor authentication
- Learn how to recognize phishing and reporting phishing attempts
- Update software promptly
Find more resources at https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month or come to the library for a Digital Advice session on Monday or Friday with your questions.
News & Events for Kids
*To register for the programs below and more: manchesterpl.org/events or call 978-526-7711
*Fall and Winter Storytimes
Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Join Miss Audrey for Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers! We’ll share books, songs, and games. Registration is required each week as space is limited at manchesterpl.org/events
*MBTS Haunted Library
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
1st Tour 5:30—6:00PM
2nd Tour 6:00—6:30PM
3rd Tour 6:30—7:00PM
It’s our third annual Haunted Library spooktacular! Take a tour of the MPL all decked out for Halloween, enjoy some treats (and very few tricks), and join us for a creepy tale by the fireside. This is a family event appropriate for ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Please register for one session only.
*Pumpkin StoryTime
Saturday, October 28 at 2:00-3:00PM
Join Miss Audrey for a pumpkin themed storytime and craft on October 28th at 2 pm. We will share fun stories and make a beaded pumpkin that can be displayed all fall long! This program is best for ages four and up and registration is required.
News & Events for Young Adults
*To register for the programs below and more: manchesterpl.org/events or call 978-526-7711
*Teen Craft Night: Make a Terrorium
Thursday, October 19 at 4:00-5:00PM
Create your own spooky terrarium with live plants and eerie figurines. For teens age 14-18. Snacks will be provided, and registration is required as supplies are limited.
*Pop Up Art School: Insect Shadow Boxes
Wednesday, November 8 at 1:00—2:30PM
Using images of butterflies, moths and beetles as reference, draw and paint your own realistic or imaginative insects and mount it in a paper shadow box. Happy early release day, tweens and middle schoolers!
News & Events for Adults
*To register for the programs below and more: manchesterpl.org/events or call 978-526-7711
*Peecycling for Clean Water and Fertile Gardens (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 11:00 AM—12:00PM
This workshop covers why & how to fertilize your garden with urine. Reclaiming urine as a fertilizer is a safe and simple practice that gardeners everywhere can learn to access an abundance of free fertilizer – and prevent downstream pollution. This workshop introduces the Rich Earth Institute’s community peecycling program and research. Then, we’ll delve into step-by-step instructions for using urine in home gardens–and how to contribute to Rich Earth’s Community Science Survey. After the presentation, there will be discussion time for you to share your experiences and questions about peecycling.
Diversity Matters Book Group: Notes of a Native Son
Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30—6:30PM
Diversity Matters will be meeting to discuss James Baldwin’s “Notes of a Native Son”.
The meeting will be held at the library and available on Zoom also. Contact Maddy Willwerth, Head of Adult Services, at mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions. All are welcome to join in for single or many meetings. Copies of Baldwin’s “Notes of a Native Son” are at the front desk. Please pick one up and join the group.
*All Ages Craft Night – Spooky Terrariums
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 5:30—6:30PM
Create your own spooky terrarium (scare-ium or terrorium) with live plants and eerie figurines. Geared toward adults but all are welcome. Snacks will be provided, and registration is required as supplies are limited.
*Cookbook Club: Crave: bold recipes that make you want seconds
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 5:30—6:15PM
The Cookbook Club meets once a month to share recipes from a new cookbook off our library shelves. October’s pick is Crave : Bold Recipes that Make you Want Seconds by Karen Akunowicz.
Register for any recipe from the cookbook. We will email you a recipe and/or put a cookbook on hold for you. Please register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand. This event will be outside if possible, so bundle up. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions.
Hearthside Book Group: “Tapestry of Fortunes”
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 4:00—5:00PM
On Tuesday, November 7, join us in person at the library or on ZOOM to discuss Tapestry of Fortunes one by Elizabeth Berg. “In this novel by the beloved New York Times bestselling author, four women venture into their pasts in order to shape their futures, fates and fortunes.”
Contact Lori Dumont at ldumont@manchesterpl.org or at 978-526-7711 for further information. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk, curbside pickup or by home delivery. Ebooks and digital audiobooks are available for free from the Libby app. Sign up using your library card.