Press August 6, 2024

Calling All Local Artists 

For the Friends of the Library’s 2nd Annual Falling For Art Exhibit and Sale, October 18-20, 2024 

Artists are invited to submit 3-5 digital jpeg images by September 30 to fallingforartmbts@gmail.com. Photos must be labeled: Last Name_First Name_Title of the Piece_Price. 50% of the proceeds benefit The Friends of the Manchester Library. 

There is Still Time For Summer Reading

You can still sign up! It’s summer reading time at the library, so game on with our Bookopoly activity boards. All ages can stop in to pick up a Bookopoly board and complete activities for a chance to win amazing prizes. All kids, age 0-12 who return a completed board will win a Topsfield Fair prize pack. Teens will be entered into a raffle to win Canobie Lake Park passes and adults have a chance to win The Castle: Gaming Café and Restaurant gift certificates. Come and enjoy a community game night, escape room and events for all ages. Check out manchesterpl.org/kids-teens-adults/summer-reading for more info and get in the game! 

News & Events for Kids and Families

Borel Book-ie Birthday Bash

Friday, August 16 at 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

Come celebrate Ron Borel’s birthday at the library with books and cookies! 

Mr. Borel was a wonderful friend to the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library for many years, so each year we celebrate his legacy with a fun birthday event. 

Each child who attends will select a book to be donated in Mr. Borel’s name to the children’s (and teen) collections. After selecting which book you think should be available to all the kids in the community, you’ll decorate and sign your name to the book plate and add it to your choice. 

Then, it’s on to cookies (Mr. Borel was a fan!). You will decorate your own cookie to eat right away, or to save for later…yum! 

End of Summer Reading Party!

Thursday, August 22 at 2:00—3:30 PM

Come and celebrate the end of summer with the Manchester Public Library! Treats, games, face painting, and more! Everyone is welcome. 

Summer Storytimes

Wednesdays at 10:30—11:15 AM

Join Miss Audrey for Summer Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30! This program is for ages 0-3 and runs until September. 

Summer Art and Sensory

Wednesdays at 3:00—4:00 PM

Art & Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The projects are always step by step, hands on to encourage sensory guidance/fine motor skills and to help create individual masterpieces! Come get messy with us this summer! For grades preschool through grade five. Registration is required online as space is limited. 

News & Events for Teens and Young Adults

Community Game Night

Thursday, August 15 at 4:00—6:00 PM

Come on by with your game face on! Drop in. All ages welcome! Snacks provided. You can bring your own game to share or play one of ours.  

News & Events for Adults

Whole Body Anatomical Donation (Virtual)

Thursday, August 8 at 7:00—8:00 PM

This program will be recorded. A link to the recording will be shared with everyone who registers. 

Join Robert Bouchie, Boston University’s School of Medicine’s Anatomical Lab director for an informative talk regarding the history, practice, ethics, and legalities of whole body anatomical donation. 

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Memorial Hall Library. 

Cookbook Club: “Dorie’s Cookies”

Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30—6:30 PM

The Cookbook Club meets once a month to share recipes from a cookbook off our library shelves. August’s pick is “Dorie’s Cookies” by Dorie Greenspan. This month we are celebrating the gift of Ron Borel – a cookie and library lover. Need more cookie themed programming? Come to the Borel Book-ie Birthday Bash on August 16 at 11:00 AM. 

Register for a recipe from the cookbook online. 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. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions. 

Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans (Virtual)

Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00—8:00 PM

This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. 

Author Sharon Kitchens will discuss her new book, “Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide”. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT, and 11/22/63. 

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. 

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual)

Mondays, August 26 at 7:00—9:00 PM

Have you ever wanted to try playing Dungeons and Dragons and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve played before but don’t have a regular group? Whatever your level of experience come join us for a one-shot adventure! Hamilton Wenham’s Reference and Technology Librarian – Lindley and Manchester-by-the-Sea’s Head of Adult and Reference Services Maddy Willwerth will alternate being your Game Master for this two hour session. 

Diversity Matters Book Group : “Malcolm X : A Life of Reinvention”

Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00—7:00 PM

July and August’s Diversity Matters book group’s pick is “Malcolm X : A Life of Reinvention ” by Manning Marable. We will be reading the 1st 300 pages for July and the last 300+ for August 27. Please join wherever you are in your reading. This event is a hybrid event and you can attend via Zoom or in-person. Please register below if you would like the Zoom link.  

Physical book copies are available at the circulation desk and as an eBook on the Libby app. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org for more info and to get connected to the group. 

Shut Up and Write! 

Thursdays at 10:30AM—12:30PM 

To join the group any time, email Maddy at mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org. 

Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?  

Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers.  

Here’s how it goes:  

• Show up when you feel like it.  
• Write for 90 minutes.  
• Hang out afterwards (or not – your choice) to share your work or listen to others. 

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