Press November 4, 2024

Library Closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day

The library will reopen on Tuesday 11/12 at its normal hours. Many of the library’s free digital resources are available from anywhere 24/7. Visit manchesterpl.org/resources and use your library card to access. 

November is Novel Writing Month

As the weather cools many return their attention to finishing or starting their novel, screenplay or chapbook of poems. Come to the library and enjoy a dedicated writing zone, with a jar of prompts to keep you inspired and snacks to fuel your word count goals. Check out the library’s virtual writing group, Shut Up and Write every Thursday from 10AM – 12:15PM. Attend a writing intensive on Tuesday 11/19 from 5:00-7:00PM with librarian Maddy Willwerth.  

For Kids and Families

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, November 7 at 6:00—7:00 PM

Join Miss Audrey for a cozy pajama storytime and craft the first Thursday of every month from 6-7. This program is for kids ages 4 and up and their families. 

Read to Winston

Thursday, November 13 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 a just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5. 

Winter Hibernation with Hands on Nature

Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

How do your favorite animals spend the winter?  Join us as we learn how animals survive the coldest months of New England.  We will learn about hibernation, migration, and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving our harshest temperatures.  Bring a stuffed animal and create a cozy little hibernation den to take home! Register online or call 978-526-7711 for this event. 

Lego Time

Mondays 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

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30—6:30 PM

Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30-6:30. Earn community service hours while having fun planning events for your friends and the community! 

For Adults

Gems From The Manchester Cricket Archive with Erika Brown and Paul Clark

Thursday, November 7 at 5:30—6:30 PM

The Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council in partnership with the MBTS Public Library are excited to host Erika Brown and Paul Clark from the Manchester Cricket . 

An archive is an important collection of what has been. For a local community newspaper like the Manchester Cricket or the Essex Echo, an archive is a magic treasure trove that connects us to our past. It’s filled with stories that may not register with others, but they certainly resound with us. In 2018, Erika Brown took over as publisher and editor of the Manchester Cricket, and one of the first decisions she made was to digitize the 136-year-old newspaper’s print archive and make it searchable and permanently available through the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. The Friends of the Library and the Cricket split the cost of that initial digitization, and the library continues to host and digitize current issues. The Essex Echo, an independent newspaper purchased by the Manchester Cricket in 1924, is in the process of being similarly digitized. Search the archive at mbts.advantage-preservation.com. 

Erika and the Cricket’s longtime assistant director, Paul Clark, will share their favorites from the paper’s archive and, where possible, offer some context. 

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.  

Registrations are required for this event as space is limited. Due to the registration volume we will be hosting this event at the Crowell Chapel. Special thanks to the Manchester Parks and Recreation for helping us provide an alternative location. 

Diversity Matters: “Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey”

Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30—6:30 PM

November’s Diversity Matters book group’s pick is a graphic novel “Worm : A Cuban American Odyssey” by Edel Rodriguez. 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. Sign up for Libby for free with your library card. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org for more info and to get connected to the group. 

Migration Marvels with the Mass Audubon (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 13 at 10:30—11:30 AM

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

When considering bird life, it’s essential to understand their expansive migration patterns that span multiple countries, seasons, and habitats. Unfortunately, migrating birds face increasing challenges every year as breeding, stopover, and winter habitats are impacted by human development and climate change. Explore some of the local bird species that undertake particularly extraordinary migrations and how we can help preserve the variety of critical stopover habitats along their routes.   

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

Register online or call 978-526-7711. 

Cookbook Club: Barefoot Contessa

Thursday, November 14 at 12:00—1:00 PM

The Cookbook Club meets once a month to share recipes from a cookbook off our library shelves. November’s pick is any cookbook by the Ina Garten, otherwise known as the Barefoot Contessa.  

Register for a recipe from any of Garten’s many cookbooks. Please register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions. 

Perfume Making and Mocktails Party

Saturday, November 16 at 2:00—4:00 PM

Discover the art of perfumery while creating your own unique perfume that is perfectly blended to reflect your individual personality, style, and preferences. Mocktails will be served to cleanse the palate and add to the ambiance. 

For anyone interested in perfumery or simply enjoying good company while trying something new! You will have the option to make a perfume or cologne for yourself or a loved one! Everyone leaves with two travel size bottles of their own unique perfume.  

 This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MBTS Library. The Friends of the Manchester Public Library, run entirely by volunteers, is an active non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Library’s collections and programs through membership, memorial gifts and special events. You can connect with the Friends at FOML@manchesterpl.org. 

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