Manchester Reads 2023 begins April 1st and runs all month. We will be celebrating laughter, humor and joy with the theme “Lighten Up at the Library.” We will be reading a graphic novel: “Number One is Walking” written by Steve Martin and illustrated by Harry Bliss. We will interview Harry Bliss over Zoom on Thursday, April 13 at 7PM and … Continued
Manchester Reads 2023 begins April 1st and runs all month. We will be celebrating laughter, humor and joy with the theme “Lighten Up at the Library.” Help us decide what classic film to watch on Friday April 7th by voting between two classic comedies every week. This week it is “The Sting” vs “The Quiet Man” Comment … Continued
Message from The Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library Annual summer book sale is this summer!!! Due to a lack of onsite storage space, the friends have been unable to accept book donations on an ongoing basis. However, book collection dates and instructions will be set in the spring…so start saving your books now and watch for the collection dates to be announced! If you would like to learn … Continued
Message from The Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library Annual summer book sale is this summer!!! Due to a lack of onsite storage space, the friends have been unable to accept book donations on an ongoing basis. However, book collection dates and instructions will be set in the spring…so start saving your books now and watch for the collection dates to be announced! If you would like to learn … Continued
Children’s News & Events *Please register for all programs on our website: https://www.manchesterpl.org/events/ *Friendship Bracelet Making with June Thursday Feb 23, Mar 2 and 9 at 3:30—4:30 PM For Ages 8-14 Create friendship bracelets with youth expert June B.! June has been making bracelets for years, and sharing the craft with family and friends is one of her favorite activities! … Continued
Children’s News & Events *Please register for all programs on our website: https://www.manchesterpl.org/events/ *Friendship Bracelet Making with June Thursday Feb 16, 23, Mar 2 and 9 at 3:30—4:30 p.m. For Ages 8-14 Create friendship bracelets with youth expert June B.! June has been making bracelets for years, and sharing the craft with family and friends is one of her … Continued
MBTS Public Library Building Updates Reference room renovations are underway. The library will be closed Monday, February 6 – Friday, February 10 for renovations to our Reference Room. Curbside Pickup will be available during our normal hours on Monday 2/6, Tuesday 2/7 and Friday 2/10 but we will be closed completely on Wednesday 2/8 and Thursday 2/9. We are so excited to see everyone … Continued
MBTS Public Library Building Updates The library will be closed Monday, February 6 – Friday, February 10 for updates to our Reference Room. Curbside Pickup will be available during our normal hours on Monday 2/6, Tuesday 2/7 and Friday 2/10, but we will be closed completely on Wednesday 2/8 and Thursday 2/9. Children’s News & Events * Please register for all programs on our … Continued
MBTS Public Library Building Updates MBTS Library is so excited to share with you the updates to our Reference Room in February. There will be new carpeting, mobile shelving and comfortable seating. These changes will allow for more versatility and more space for programming in 2023. The updates may necessitate the library being closed for … Continued
Children’s News & Events *please register for all programs on our website: https://www.manchesterpl.org/events/ *Seasonal Stories & BIngo Monday, January 23 at 3:30PM Join Ms. Carol for winter stories and picture bingo. For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Registration is required, with a minimum of 3 children needed to play. *Read to Gus, Certified Therapy Dog Thursday, January 26 at … Continued