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Press September 16, 2024

Banned Books Week  September 22 – 28 Banned Books Week is an important time for libraries in September. According to the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, 1,247 demands to censor library books and materials were made in 2023, and those numbers are increasing rapidly. So, one week each year, libraries shine a light … Continued

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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 … Continued

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Press September 3, 2024

Fall Hours Begin Saturday, September 14 Due to ceiling construction, the library will be closed on 9/7 but will open on Saturdays from 10AM-4PM beginning 9/14.  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. … Continued

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Press August 26, 2024

Library Closed Monday, September 2 We will be open Tuesday, September 3 at 10AM. The virtual library is open 24/7 from anywhere at our website, manchesterpl.org.  Check Out a Museum Pass The Manchester-by-The-Sea Public Library provides free or discounted admission to several Boston and North Shore museums and attractions. You may reserve passes online, over the … Continued

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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 … Continued

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Press August 12, 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 … Continued

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Press August 6, 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 … Continued

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Press July 30, 3034

Library Closing Early Friday August 2 at 1:00PM The Manchester Library will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 2nd to prepare for the Manchester Friends of the Library’s Annual Summer Book Sale being held this year on the front lawn.  Friends of the Library Book Sale  Saturday, August 3 from 9:00AM–4:00PM  It’s back! … Continued

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Press July 22, 2024

Library Closing 1 PM Friday August 2 The Manchester Library will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 2nd to prepare for the Manchester Friends of the Library’s Annual Summer Book Sale being held this year on the front lawn.  Friends of the Library Book Sale  Saturday, August 3 from 9:00AM–4:00PM  It’s back! The … Continued

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Press July 15, 2024

Library Closing 1:00 PM Friday, August 2 The Manchester Library will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 2nd to prepare for the Manchester Friends of the Library’s Annual Summer Book Sale being held this year on the front lawn.  Friends of the Library Book Sale  Saturday, August 3 from 9:00AM–4:00PM  It’s back! The … Continued

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