MBTS Library’s Last Open Sunday Before the Summer is April 16 & the Library will be Closed on April 17 Visit us this Sunday and bring a craft you are working on from 2-3pm for our last open Sunday before the summer. The library will be closed the next day in observance of Patriots’ Day. We will reopen at 10AM on Tuesday, … 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.” 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
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 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
Children’s News & Events *please register for all programs on our website: 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
Library Doesn’t Just Check Out Books The MBTS Public Library has interesting items to check out just like books! Brand new to the library of things is a food dehydrator. Try it for yourself. Take advantage of these clear nights and use our telescope to search the cosmos. Have a jam session with our ukulele and bongos. Planning a snowy adventure? … Continued
The Library will close early at 1pm on Saturday Dec 31 and will remain closed on Jan 1st & 2nd. We will reopen at 10AM on Tuesday Jan 3. Our virtual library and resources are available 24/7 on our website at manchesterpl.org/resources. Children’s News & Events Family Movie Afternoon Thursday, December 29 at 2PM We’ve got a fun family flick lined up for you! Based on a classic children’s … Continued
All Ages Celebration and Stories: Ron Borel & Cookie Jamboree Saturday December 17 at 2-3:30PM Ron Borel has given an amazing gift to our library to benefit the people of Manchester by-the-Sea and Cape Ann. Please save the date as we celebrate Ron’s generosity and remember fondly his life and gifts to the community. Stories will … Continued