All Events
Events in October 2021
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Teen Writers Workshop
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Teen Writers Workshop
Manchester Public Library15 Union StManchester, MA 01944We’re back! This time, Mia’s at the helm, ready to guide and cajole and inspire you to greatness! Join this group if you are in grade 7-12 and want to write to amusing prompts, play writing games, hear what other people are writing, and share some of your own stuff (always optional!). Space is limited. First Fridays of the month, starting October 1, 5:30-7 PM on Zoom. Call the library or email mblack@manchesterpl.org to sign up.
Write with friends! First Fridays of the month, starting October 1, 5:30-7 PM on Zoom. Call the library or email mblack@manchesterpl.org to sign up.
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
Hand Weave a Mug Rug at the LibraryHand Weave a Mug Rug at the Library
Hand Weave a Mug Rug at the Library
On Saturday, October 2nd from 1 PM – 3 PM join Penny Boling on the Manchester Library’s front lawn where you can follow along with a wooden hand loom and some yarn as Penny demonstrates how to create a colorful woven mug rug! If there is rain the program will be moved to inside the library where masks are required to be worn by the current local town mandate. This program is for ages 12 and up and will be limited to only ten people so please contact Adult Services Librarian Rachael Meneades at rmeneades@manchesterpl.org or 978-526-7711 to reserve a spot.
Want to learn more about the weaving project we will be doing on Saturday? Check out the video below of Penny showing us how to start weaving a mug rug!
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Library Closed
Library Closed
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Coffee Chat - This Program Is Canceled
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Coffee Chat - This Program Is Canceled
Join Manchester library staff on the library's front lawn to talk about yours and their favorite reads! We will meet the first Tuesday of the month at 11 AM for 30 minutes. Take this chance to have a coffee and chat about what we've been reading! If you would like to register, please contact Sara Collins at scollins@manchesterpl.org or call 978-526-7711.
Hearthside Book GroupHearthside Book Group
Hearthside Book Group will be discussing The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson, a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies. Please join us.
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Shut Up and Write!
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Shut Up and Write!
Shut Up and Write!
Starting Wednesday, February 10th from 10:30-11:30 (ish), 2021
Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?
Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. If you like, join our facebook group and keep the conversations going throughout the week.
Here’s how it goes: Join the Zoom meeting. Say hello if you want. Check in with a writing partner or breakout group if you’ve chosen to have one. Check out the prompt or challenge of the day, but feel free to ignore it if you are working on your thing. Write. Stay the full hour or leave early. Hang out after if you feel like socializing. That’s it.
Some details:
- We meet weekly, but no one is taking attendance. If you want to join once a month or whenever you feel like it, that’s fine.
- Yes, it’s on Zoom until further notice. Someday we’ll be able to gather in person again, and at that time, Zoom will still be an option. (Don’t worry--You never have to get out of your sweatpants if you don’t want to.)
- You have the option to join a breakout group or private chat with a partner if you want to share ideas, discuss daily writing habits, get feedback, or report briefly on your progress over the course of the week.
Why Shut Up & Write Works (from shutupwrite.com)
Accountability & Habit Formation
One of the most successful techniques for developing a new habit is to commit to a specific day, time, and location when you will follow through. By making the commitment to show up for your writing at the same time each week, you are able to turn one hour of focused writing into a stable routine that yields remarkable results.Social Motivation & Support
Studies have shown that even the smallest sense of belonging increases performance on a variety of tasks. When you show up for a Shut Up & Write event, not only are you supported and motivated by everyone else writing around you, you are also a part of a community of writers all over the world.Stories & Songs on the Library Lawn with Ms. Carol–
Stories & Songs on the Library Lawn with Ms. Carol
Wednesdays September 15th through October 6th @ 10:30AM
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers are invited to share songs, rhymes and simple stories on the Library Lawn with Ms Carol. Please bring a blanket and be ready to have fun!
*In the event of rain this program will be cancelled until the following week
TAB–
TAB
Thanks to any and all TAB folk who can meet before the official start date to discuss att things spooky and haunted!
College Essay Seminars with Marci Darling–
College Essay Seminars with Marci Darling
Manchester Public Library15 Union StManchester, MA 01944‘Tis the season...for college application essays!
Mark your calendars now for some guidance and support through the sometimes-challenging essay-writing process. Join long-time educator and writing coach Marci Darling for three free 1.5-hour sessions, 9/22, 9/29, and 10/6 starting at 8 PM on Zoom. Spaces are limited and going fast. Call the library, (978) 526-7711, or email mblack@manchesterpl.org to register.
Admission into colleges and Independent High Schools has never been more challenging. Now more than ever, a distinctive, compelling personal statement (essay) is often the difference between not only being admitted or not, but also in receiving financial aid.
Even as cost and competition has increased, so too have applications, and thus admission committees are frequently overwhelmed, and have to make very quick decisions.
It is therefore more important than ever — when many schools are foregoing standardized test scores, and nearly all students have similar GPAs and extra-curricular accomplishments — that your child’s personal statement quickly and emphatically presents them as the unique and dynamic person they are.
Why Marci Darling?
When I work with students, my goal is to help them uncover the sacred narrative of their accomplishments thus far in their lives, in a fun and engaging way. Together we learn to weave a personal story so compelling, a busy distracted reader will be pulled into the story and read to the end. Learning the process of writing a deep soulful essay can be transformative, unlocking a student’s potential and giving them a toolbox for writing all future essays, both personal and academic.
I am a long-time educator with a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard. Over the past twenty years, I have worked with numerous students to help them convey their unique purpose in a manner that will give them the best opportunity to attend the school of their dreams. While no one can guarantee admission, I have successfully assisted students gain admission to their top choice schools, including: Harvard, Vanderbilt, USC, UCLA, NYU, and various medical schools and graduate programs.
Additionally, I am a successful author myself, having published 4 books and written numerous articles.
But, my biggest accomplishment is being a mom to my 15 and 17 year old kids, Henry and Annabelle, who are both attending Pingree High School this fall, with my daughter in her Senior year as Student Body President.
Testimonials
It’s, of course, better to hear from those with whom I’ve worked than myself, so here are just a few of the many testimonials I’ve been honored to receive
Marci is a gifted writer and communicator. She helped my daughter find her authentic voice and shepherded her through the college essay writing process seamlessly. Thanks to Marci, my daughter got into her dream school, USC! We highly recommend Marci Darling!!!
Dr. Sharon Gillen
USC
Marci helped me get into my dream graduate school New York University. Marci's suggestions for my application and essay were invaluable. It gave the reviewers insight into my personality, strengths, and commitment to achieving an advanced degree. I would use Marci again if I decided to pursue my doctoral degree.
Tanya Schornack, University Alumni Coordinator
NYU, M.A.
I had the privilege of working with Marci on my college admissions essay for Vanderbilt University. There can be overwhelming pressure when completing college essays -- I found it difficult to express who I was, my goals, and why I should be admitted to an exceptional university. Marci helped me find my voice and the perfect way to express my desire to attend Vanderbilt University. She was encouraging, supportive, and truly inspiring. I would highly recommend to anyone who is going through the college admittance process to work with Marci. She will ease the stress of the admissions process and help you find your perfect voice. She is an amazing mentor.
Karly Anderson, Artist
Vanderbilt University
Marci Johnson has a special knack for writing a college entrance paper. She got me accepted to UT (University of Texas, Austin), my daughter into her dream school-University of Utah and my other son into UCLA. She understands what colleges are looking for and completely nails the entrance letter. I can’t wait to hire her to advise my last two children‘s admission essays. So far she’s batting a thousand!
Marlise Cusick, Teacher
UT Austin
Join long-time educator and writing coach Marci Darling for three free 1.5-hour sessions, 9/22, 9/29, and 10/6 on Zoom. Spaces are limited and going fast.
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
Manchester local Susan Halpern will be moving her weekly series of Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older to the front of the library lawn! To register for this event please email Adult Services Librarian Rachel Meneades at remeneades@manchesterpl.org and fill out the Safety Release Registration Form.
Please wear loose clothing, sneakers or any other low heeled, non-slip shoes, and practice in a space about 6-8 square feet. Also, please keep a chair for resting as needed nearby.
Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise, some forms created 300 years ago. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. Forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction. Anyone can benefit from Tai Chi. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi practice reduces the incidence of falls.
While group practice is how many have been exposed to Tai Chi, a home practice provides many benefits and will prepare everyone for meetings outside when this pandemic is in control.
Your instructor, Susan Halpern has been trained and certified to teach by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and has been teaching at North Shore Medical Center outpatient clinic for 12 years. You can verify on the website taichiforhealthinstitute.org.
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Library Closed
Library Closed
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Columbus Day Holiday
Columbus Day Holiday
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM - 4 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Online Diversity Matters Book Group
Online Diversity Matters Book Group
Diversity Matters Book Group will read and discuss Caste by Wilkerson on Tuesday, October 12th, 5-6 PM. The Manchester-by-the-Sea Public library community have been exploring and discussing books that focus on experiences of BIPOC in the past year . We welcome your joining in on discussion of any of the titles we are currently reading. Copies of our month's books are available to check out at the front desk, email scollins@manchesterpl.org for a zoom link to the discussion group. Suggestions for future reading is always a part of our monthly online chats, too. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Poetically written and brilliantly researched, Caste invites us to discover the inner workings of an American hierarchy that goes far beyond the confines of race, class, or gender.
A book steeped in empathy and insight, Caste explores, through layered analysis and stories of real people, the structure of an unspoken system of human ranking and reveals how our lives are still restricted by what divided us centuries ago.
“Modern-day caste protocols,” Wilkerson writes, “are often less about overt attacks or conscious hostility. They are like the wind, powerful enough to knock you down but invisible as they go about their work.” Wilkerson rigorously defines eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, heredity, and dehumanization. She documents the parallels with two other hierarchies in history, those of India and of Nazi Germany, and no reader will be left without a greater understanding of the price we all pay in a society torn by artificial divisions. “The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality,” Wilkerson writes. “It is about power — which groups have it and which do not.”
Copies of the book are available now at the front desk for you to check out.
Oct 12, 2021 05:00 PM meeting
Monthly Zoom Link:
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Shut Up and Write!
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Shut Up and Write!
Shut Up and Write!
Starting Wednesday, February 10th from 10:30-11:30 (ish), 2021
Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?
Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. If you like, join our facebook group and keep the conversations going throughout the week.
Here’s how it goes: Join the Zoom meeting. Say hello if you want. Check in with a writing partner or breakout group if you’ve chosen to have one. Check out the prompt or challenge of the day, but feel free to ignore it if you are working on your thing. Write. Stay the full hour or leave early. Hang out after if you feel like socializing. That’s it.
Some details:
- We meet weekly, but no one is taking attendance. If you want to join once a month or whenever you feel like it, that’s fine.
- Yes, it’s on Zoom until further notice. Someday we’ll be able to gather in person again, and at that time, Zoom will still be an option. (Don’t worry--You never have to get out of your sweatpants if you don’t want to.)
- You have the option to join a breakout group or private chat with a partner if you want to share ideas, discuss daily writing habits, get feedback, or report briefly on your progress over the course of the week.
Why Shut Up & Write Works (from shutupwrite.com)
Accountability & Habit Formation
One of the most successful techniques for developing a new habit is to commit to a specific day, time, and location when you will follow through. By making the commitment to show up for your writing at the same time each week, you are able to turn one hour of focused writing into a stable routine that yields remarkable results.Social Motivation & Support
Studies have shown that even the smallest sense of belonging increases performance on a variety of tasks. When you show up for a Shut Up & Write event, not only are you supported and motivated by everyone else writing around you, you are also a part of a community of writers all over the world.Bestselling Authors Lisa Unger and Alafair Burke Online DiscussionBestselling Authors Lisa Unger and Alafair Burke Online Discussion
On Wednesday, October 13th at 7 PM the Manchester Public library in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, Haley Booksellers, and many other Massachusetts Public Libraries will welcome bestselling author Lisa Unger on an author talk on Zoom as she discusses her latest book, "Last Girl Ghosted," in conversation with bestselling author Alafair Burke, author of “The Wife”. Lisa Unger and Alafair Burke are both New York Times bestselling authors who also have received Edgar Award nominations.
To register directly for the program on Zoom, please click HERE. You do not need a Zoom account to participate.Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom login details.
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
Manchester local Susan Halpern will be moving her weekly series of Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older to the front of the library lawn! To register for this event please email Adult Services Librarian Rachel Meneades at remeneades@manchesterpl.org and fill out the Safety Release Registration Form.
Please wear loose clothing, sneakers or any other low heeled, non-slip shoes, and practice in a space about 6-8 square feet. Also, please keep a chair for resting as needed nearby.
Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise, some forms created 300 years ago. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. Forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction. Anyone can benefit from Tai Chi. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi practice reduces the incidence of falls.
While group practice is how many have been exposed to Tai Chi, a home practice provides many benefits and will prepare everyone for meetings outside when this pandemic is in control.
Your instructor, Susan Halpern has been trained and certified to teach by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and has been teaching at North Shore Medical Center outpatient clinic for 12 years. You can verify on the website taichiforhealthinstitute.org.
Changing the Conversation on Climate Change - CanceledChanging the Conversation on Climate Change - Canceled
Due to low registration numbers, this event has been canceled for tonight.
Have you ever wanted to engage in climate change conversation, but weren’t sure where to begin? Learn about Strategic Framing, an approach to climate change communication that combines climate science from Woods Hole scientists with sociological research, to create a strategy for engaging in productive, solution-oriented conversations. Strategic Framing helps connect information with values that Americans care deeply about, using concepts they already understand.
Lindsay is a former Senior Visitor Education Specialist at the New England Aquarium, and is a current board member of the National Network of Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI). She and has been traveling around the country teaching about climate change communication since 2011. Her degree is in Psychobiology.
To register directly for the program on Zoom, please click HERE. You do not need a Zoom account to participate.Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom login details.
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
Seaside Saturdays: Family Fun at the Manchester Historical Museum–
Seaside Saturdays: Family Fun at the Manchester Historical Museum
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM - 4 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Kids Read to Kids: Seasonal Stories and Crafts on the Library Lawn
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Kids Read to Kids: Seasonal Stories and Crafts on the Library Lawn
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Let's Make Music In the Library with Ms. Teresa (registration required)
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Let's Make Music In the Library with Ms. Teresa (registration required)
We are pleased to welcome Teresa Coelho for a morning of music in the Library that is sure to delight our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
Space is very limited and masks are required for ages 3+. Please call to reserve your DOT today (978) 526-7711. We thank The Hooper Fund for their generous support.
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Stories & Songs in the Library with Ms. Carol (registration required)
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Stories & Songs in the Library with Ms. Carol (registration required)
Wednesdays October 20 through November 17 @ 10:30AM
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers are invited to share songs, rhymes and simple stories in the Library with Ms Carol.
Space is very limited and masks are required for ages 3+. Please call to reserve your DOT today (978) 526-7711.
TAB 2021-22–
TAB 2021-22
Members of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) have an exciting job: make Manch-by-the-Sea a place for young people like you to have fun, learn interesting stuff, and relax. TAB members recommend YA programs and books we have on the shelves. This is an opportunity to EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while you organize your own good times.
We meet in person at the library on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00PM. There is food.
Community Service hours are generously bestowed in exchange for your time.
Students in grades 9-12 may apply to be a member of TAB.
TAB 2021-22–
TAB 2021-22
Manchester Public Library15 Union StManchester, MA 01944Members of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) have an exciting job: make Manch-by-the-Sea a place for young people like you to have fun, learn interesting stuff, and relax. TAB members recommend YA programs and books we have on the shelves. This is an opportunity to EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while you organize your own good times.
We meet in person at the library on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00PM. There is food.
Community Service hours are generously bestowed in exchange for your time.
Students in grades 9-12 may apply to be a member of TAB.
Plan, laugh, eat.
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
Manchester local Susan Halpern will be moving her weekly series of Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older to the front of the library lawn! To register for this event please email Adult Services Librarian Rachel Meneades at remeneades@manchesterpl.org and fill out the Safety Release Registration Form.
Please wear loose clothing, sneakers or any other low heeled, non-slip shoes, and practice in a space about 6-8 square feet. Also, please keep a chair for resting as needed nearby.
Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise, some forms created 300 years ago. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. Forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction. Anyone can benefit from Tai Chi. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi practice reduces the incidence of falls.
While group practice is how many have been exposed to Tai Chi, a home practice provides many benefits and will prepare everyone for meetings outside when this pandemic is in control.
Your instructor, Susan Halpern has been trained and certified to teach by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and has been teaching at North Shore Medical Center outpatient clinic for 12 years. You can verify on the website taichiforhealthinstitute.org.
Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Jeremy D'EntremontHaunted Lighthouses of New England with Jeremy D'Entremont
Lighthouses are picturesque icons that remind us of our rich maritime history, but they also have a "dark side." Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand, as confirmed by the many horror stories and movies that have utilized lighthouses as their settings. This presentation will focus on some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light. Also included will be accounts of strange happenings at America's oldest light station, Boston Light, and at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Hampshire.
To register directly for the program on Zoom, please click HERE. You do not need a Zoom account to participate.Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom login details.
Jeremy D'Entremont has been called the leading expert on New England's historic lighthouses; he is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Online DiscussionBestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Online Discussion
Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer will discuss his latest book, "Over My Dead Body," via Zoom.
About The Author: Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s bestselling authors, with sales of over 275 million copies in 97 countries, and is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (twenty times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction ("The Prison Diaries"). He was born in London, and brought up in the West Country. He gained a Blue in Athletics at Oxford, was President of the University Athletics Club, and went on to run the 100 yards in 9.6 seconds for Great Britain in 1966. Jeffrey has served five years in the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament, and twenty-nine years as a Member of the House of Lords.
About the Book: "Over My Dead Body" is an unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer. The clock is ticking in this rollercoaster ride of a thriller. In London, the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit a cold case squad to catch the criminals nobody else can. In Geneva, millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner, convicted of forgery and theft, was pronounced dead two months ago. So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client? On a luxury liner en route to New York, the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder. And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the department, and ex-undercover agent Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold. But can they catch the killers before it’s too late?
This event is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in collaboration with Haley Booksellers and many other Massachusetts Public Libraries.
To register directly for the program on Zoom, please click HERE. You do not need a Zoom account to participate.Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom login details.
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F.E.E.D Families Exploring Equity and Diversity Book & Play Group
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F.E.E.D Families Exploring Equity and Diversity Book & Play Group
Library Open–
Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM - 4 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Pumpkin Decorating / Carving Workshop
Pumpkin Decorating / Carving Workshop
Tuesday, October 26 @ 3:30PM ... Pumpkin Decorating / Carving Workshop*
Pick out a pumpkin and then stay for a Decorating and Carving Program: supplies for decorating sugar pumpkins for elementary-ages kids and carving pumpkins for TAB and those with adult supervision.
The Joy of Bird FeedingThe Joy of Bird Feeding
The joy of Bird Feeding
Looking for a way to brighten your yard and mood this winter? Become one of the 53 million Americans who feed birds as a hobby. Join Mass Audubon naturalist Scott Santino to learn about the joys of winter bird feeding. We’ll discuss feeder types, the best seed to put in them, the birds they’ll attract, how to outsmart squirrels, and other ways to encourage birdlife into your yard and community.
Bio:
Scott Santino is the Education Manager and Teacher Naturalist at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield where he has been leading nature education programs for Mass Audubon since 1999. He coordinates the sanctuary’s volunteer Nature Guide program, training adults in natural history interpretation, and is a faculty member of Mass Audubon’s Birder’s Certificate Program, a college-level ornithology class.
To register directly for the program on Zoom, please click HERE. You do not need a Zoom account to participate.Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom login details.
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Stories & Songs in the Library with Ms. Carol (registration required)
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Stories & Songs in the Library with Ms. Carol (registration required)
Wednesdays October 20 through November 17 @ 10:30AM
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers are invited to share songs, rhymes and simple stories in the Library with Ms Carol.
Space is very limited and masks are required for ages 3+. Please call to reserve your DOT today (978) 526-7711.
The Haunted Library–
The Haunted Library
Wednesday, October 27 @ 5:30PM, 6PM & 6:30PM ... The Haunted Library*
Register for a half-hour of spooky fun touring The Haunted Library, and a story if you dare! Raffle tickets for those who come in costume and treats for ALL.
*To Register for The Haunted Library, please call 978-526-7711
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
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Adult Online Tai Chi Class with Susan Halpern now Outdoors!
Manchester local Susan Halpern will be moving her weekly series of Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older to the front of the library lawn! To register for this event please email Adult Services Librarian Rachel Meneades at remeneades@manchesterpl.org and fill out the Safety Release Registration Form.
Please wear loose clothing, sneakers or any other low heeled, non-slip shoes, and practice in a space about 6-8 square feet. Also, please keep a chair for resting as needed nearby.
Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise, some forms created 300 years ago. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. Forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction. Anyone can benefit from Tai Chi. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi practice reduces the incidence of falls.
While group practice is how many have been exposed to Tai Chi, a home practice provides many benefits and will prepare everyone for meetings outside when this pandemic is in control.
Your instructor, Susan Halpern has been trained and certified to teach by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and has been teaching at North Shore Medical Center outpatient clinic for 12 years. You can verify on the website taichiforhealthinstitute.org.
The Night of Fright & Light–
The Night of Fright & Light
Thursday, October 28 @ 5:30-7PM ... The Night of Fright & Light
Stroll or drive by the Library wall on Church Street to view our carved and decorated pumpkins.
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
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Library Open
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Library Open
Regular library hours are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM - 4 PMNote: Sunday hours are seasonal starting in October and ending in April
