Events
Press August 20, 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.
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. Teen boards were due on the 15th for the Canobie Lake Park drawings but if boards are returned before 8/23 they can be included in the drawing for an e-reader and other prizes. Check out manchesterpl.org/kids-teens-adults/summer-reading for more info and get in the game!
For Kids and Families
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.
Read to Winston
Thursday, September 12 at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00 and 4:15 PM
Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU! Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5.
This program is especially for those starting to read and that want to little extra practice with our special friend, Winston! Registration is required.
For Teens
Community Game Night
Thursday, September 5 at 4:00—6:00 PM
Come on by with your game face on! Drop In. All ages welcome! Snacks provided. Play one of our games or bring a game of your own to share. Registration is requested but not required.
Pop Up Art School: Cardboard Coral Reef
Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00—5:30 PM
Dive into creativity! As part of the library’s Climate Week activities, Pop Up Art leads a craft that transforms recycled materials into a vibrant coral reef. With splashes of colorful paint and crafty bits, kids will bring an underwater scene to life. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
For Adults
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.
Author Discusses “The Bookshop A History of the American Bookstore” (Virtual)
Monday, September 9 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.
Who among us hasn’t spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books, we can’t wait to chat with author Evan Friss about “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” – an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. We hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation!
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Ashland, Chelmsford, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries. We’re also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.
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