Press September 9, 2024

MBTS Library Fall Hours Begin Saturday, September 14

The library is now open on Saturdays from 10AM-4PM until July. 

September is Library Card Sign-up Month 

Manchester Public Library joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, ebooks and audiobooks to getting tech help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or storytime, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy.    

To sign up for a library card or to learn more about the library’s resources and programs, please stop by the library or visit manchesterpl.org/services/get-a-library-card/ Replacement library cards are offered free of charge for the month of September and your 1st card is always free. Those who sign up in person at the library for a new card will receive a free book bag and lanyard – so this month is the perfect time to explore what the library has to offer. 

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. 

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. 

For Kids and Families

The Wild Robot Party

Friday, September 13 at 3:30—4:30 PM

Excited for The Wild Robot movie? Love the books? Celebrate them both with games, crafts, and fun at the library! This program is for ages 6-11. Please register online or call 978-526-7711. 

Touch-a-Truck

Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 AM—12:30 PM 

Get up close and personal with trucks and other vehicles, thanks to our friends in public works and fire and police departments.  

Lego Time

Every Monday at 3:30—4:30 PM

Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun! Come with friends or come to make new ones, this program is for kids ages six and up. 

For Teens

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

High school students who join the group will be involved in adding items to the library’s collection, promoting special events, planning the annual Haunted Library, and more. (Plus you’ll get community service hours for school and pizza!) For more info contact Tom Russo, the YA librarian at trusso@manchesterpl.org. 

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. Please register online or call 978-526-7711. 

For Adults

For Adults

Harry Crosby: The Brief Transit of the Lost Son of the Lost Generation

From Boston and Manchester to Paris and The Sun

Thursday, September 19 at 5:30—6:30 PM

Location: Crowell Chapel

Poet and Author Jim Dunn will introduce Harry Crosby in all his guises -Boston Brahmin, WWI Ambulance Driver, Banker, Poet, Publisher of Black Sun Press. Harry Crosby was a champion of many writers of the Lost Generation in Paris, Ezra Pound, DH Lawrence, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Hart Crane, Djuna Barnes and his own particular and peculiar poetry.  His passions and his excesses fueled his literary ambitions and his obsession with death and his vision of dying with his wife and partner, Caresse. We will talk about his intense disdain for Boston and its social pecking order while maintaining a sincere affection for his memories of a childhood spent in Manchester at his family summer home, Apple Trees Estate, and at Singing Beach. Jimm will discuss Harry’s unique poetry in context to his life and his lifelong desire to lead a Rimbaldian life of deliberate derangement of the senses; which led to the final tragedy of his life. 

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Manchester Cultural Council. The Manchester Cultural Council is a community initiative in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council working to elevate our rich cultural life in Manchester-By-The-Sea. Connect with them on Facebook. 

Haunted Experiences: Halloween New England with Owner, De Collibus (Virtual)

Thursday, September 19 at 6:30—7:30 PM

This session will be recorded and all registrants will receive the video link soon after the program. 

Halloween New England is THE website for the truly Halloween-obsessed. With the most extensive guides to New England haunted houses, ghost tours, classic horror film screenings, Jack O’Lantern festivals, haunted hayrides, and more, they’ve got all the thrills covered throughout September and October! With over 2500 Halloween events listed plus over 400 local Halloween attractions, it’s the ONLY place you’ll find everything from haunted houses and pumpkin festivals to classic horror screenings and ghost tours, HalloweenNewEngland.com has your Halloween covered. Join Alexandra De Collibus, Owner of Halloween New England, and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast”, as they talk all about how HNE keeps us all informed about the events and programs in our own backyards!  

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MBTS Library.

CREW WEEK: MBTS Zero Waste Challenge Kick Off 

Saturday, September 21 at 1:00—3:00 PM 

You can register online at anytime for the Zero Waste Challenge but those who attend the kickoff event from 1-3PM will get some free swag, can find more info on how to divert their trash from the landfill, can create an eco friendly craft and share some mulled cider.  

Prizes for the smallest amount of trash collected between and 9/21-9/27 include: 

• Essex River Cruises Voucher 
• 7 Seas Whale Watch Voucher 
• Unpacked Living Gift Certificate 
• Black Earth Compost CHaRM (Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials) Recycling Subscription  
• Cider Hill Farm Apple Picking Voucher 
• Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream (Scooped for everyone who participates at the weigh in on 9/27 from 3-5PM) 
• and more 
• Everyone who participates will win a prize and our environment wins too! 

Register at bit.ly/mbts_zerowaste_2024 or in person at the library and begin trying to recycle and reuse as much as possible whenever you register. You don’t have to be perfect to be better about recycling!  

This event is made possible through a partnership with the MBTS Sustainability Committee and is a part of Communities Responding to Extreme Weather or CREW’s Climate Prep Week. The week is from September 24-30th. This year’s theme is “Reimagining our relationship with the land.” To see more info and events occurring all across the country for Climate Prep Week visit: climatecrew.org/climate_prep_week. 

CREW WEEK: Intro to Saving Seeds

Thursday, September 26 at 6:00—7:00 PM

Saving seeds from the plants around us connects us to our roots as ecosystem stewards and challenges us to plan for the next generation. Being a seed steward can be both simple and immensely complex so let’s start digging into the details. We will discuss basic plant and seed physiology of several familiar garden plants, explore which plants might be the best to start with, best storage practices and germination testing. We will have some hands-on demonstration of winnowing techniques and seeds to share. 

This event is a part of Communities Responding to Extreme Weather or CREW’s Climate Prep Week. The week is from September 24-30th. This year’s theme is “Reimagining our relationship with the land.” To see more info and events occurring all across the country for Climate Prep Week visit: climatecrew.org/climate_prep_week. 

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