Events
Press December 10, 2024
Holiday Hours
The library will close 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 and will be closed Wednesday, December 25. The library will be reopen Thursday, December 26 at 10 AM.
The library will close 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31 and will be closed Wednesday, January 1. The library will be reopen in the New Year, Thursday, January 2 at 10 AM.
Many of the library’s virtual resources are available 24/7 from our website, manchesterpl.org/resources but may require a library card.
For Kids and Families
STEM Club
Thursday, December 26 at 4:00—5:00 PM
Have some fun and learn a little science too at STEM Club! This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 and is for grades 4-6. Register online or call 978-526-7711.
Winter Storytimes
Wednesdays at 10:30—11:15 AM
Join Miss Audrey for Fall and Winter Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30! This program is for ages 0-3.
For Teens
Community Game Night
Tuesday, December 17 at 4:00—6:00 PM
Come on by with your game face on! Drop In. All ages welcome! Snacks provided.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Tuesday, January 14 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
Knit Together
Tuesdays at 2:00—3:00 PM
NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM
Hoping to make some gifts for the holidays? Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy tea, cookies and company.
New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Join us by the fireplace and let’s knit together!
De-Stress Holiday Chair Massage
Saturday, December 14 at 10:00AM—1:00PM
Take 10 minutes to de-stress and enjoy a chair message with local, licensed massage therapist, Matt Kurdt. Register for the hour when you can attend either 10AM, 11AM or 12PM. Only sign up for 1 session. We will email you the exact time of your session with in that hour. This event is for adults only, 18 and over. Wear comfortable clothing. We will have these sessions in a tucked away corner of the library but you will not be in a private room due to space constraints.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MBTS Library.
Haunted Experiences: Reg. Director at 13th Floor Entertainment Group (Virtual)
Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30—7:30 PM
This session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive the video link soon after the program.
Do you wish spooky season lasted all year? Join us for this Zoom interview with Amy Hollaman, Regional Director at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast”, as they talk all about the Thirteenth Floor Holiday Haunts with an emphasis on “Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas” in Denver.
Register online or call 978-526-7711. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MBTS Library.
Diversity Matters: “We Refuse To Forget”
Thursday, December 19 at 6:00—7:00 PM
December’s Diversity Matters book group’s pick is “We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power” by Caleb Gayle. 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 online or call 978-526-7711 if you would like the Zoom link.
Physical book copies will be available at the circulation desk and as an eBook and digital audiobook 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.
NEW MONTHLY SERIES
Create/Make for Adults: Felt Flowers
Saturday, December 21 at 2:00—3:30 PM .
This month we will craft felt flowers to use on garlands, gifts and wreaths. We’ll explore different mediums and projects each month. Please register so we can plan for adequate materials. This program is designed for adults, but no artistic experience is necessary. Come enjoy crafting and community! Register online or by calling 978-526-7711.
Mystery Book Group: “The Thursday Murder Club”
Friday, December 27 at 10:30—11:30 AM
The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM. This December we are reading “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. This meeting will occur in person at the library and over Zoom. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org if you have any questions.
Physical copies will be available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome.
NEW IN JANUARY
Mindfulness Meditation Evening Sessions
Tuesdays at 5:00—6:00 PM
Evening meditation happens weekly at 5PM, except for the 3rd Tuesday of the month. This event takes place in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a session at 11AM, every Tuesday as well. You are welcome to attend both or one or the other. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.
Please register if this is your first time coming to a mindfulness meditation program. Please email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org if you have any questions.
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