Events
Press August 12, 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.
Teen Summer Reading Bookopoly Boards Are Due 8/15
Youth and Adult Bookopoly Boards Are Due 8/23
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.
News & Events for Adults
Haunted Experiences: Blackcraft Haunt with Creative Director, Jasin Cadic (Virtual)
Thursday, August 15 at 6:30—7:30 PM
This session will be recorded and all registrants will receive the video link soon after the program.
Blackcraft Haunt, touted as Salem’s best rated Haunted House, located in the heart of Downtown Salem is our next adventure. Join Jasin Cadic, Creative Director of Blackcraft Haunt, and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast”, as they talk all about this fantastic haunted place right in our backyard.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MBTS 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.
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.
Mystery Book Group: “Bitter Medicine”
Friday, August 30 at 10:30—11:30 AM
The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM. This August we are reading “Bitter Medicine” by Sara Paretsky. August’s meeting will occur in person the library’s reference room and over Zoom. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org if you have any questions.
Physical copies will be available at the circulation desk in August. Ebooks are available through the Hoopla App. Use your Manchester library card to access Hoopla.
New members are always welcome.
Hearthside Book Group : “Architects Of An American Landscape”
Tuesday, September 3 at 4:00—5:00 PM
Join us in person at the library or on Zoom to discuss “Architects Of An American Landscape: Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick law Olmsted, and the Reimagining of America’s Public and Private Spaces” by Hugh Howard.
“A dual portrait of America’s first great architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, and her finest landscape designer, Frederick Law Olmsted―and their immense impact on America” -Publisher Grove Atlantic
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, by home delivery and Hoopla.
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