Thursday March 23, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays - Wafflepalooza

.Join us for a special Teen Wafflepalooza during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in-time.  Make your own waffle and experiment with a variety of fun toppings.  For teens in grades 6-12.  Registration in advance is appreciated, to make sure we have enough supplies, but not required. If you have food allergies or restrictios, please email Dori in advance.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628  deisenstat@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 17 spaces available.

.Join us for a special Teen Wafflepalooza during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in-time.  Make your own waffle and experiment with a variety of fun toppings.  For teens in grades 6-12.  Registration in advance is appreciated, to make sure we have enough supplies, but not required. If you have food allergies or restrictios, please email Dori in advance.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
   deisenstat@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 17 spaces available.

Friday March 24, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

 
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Saturday March 25, 2023
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Manchester Democrats

Group meeting.  For more information please contact Alan Raff at 603-714-0258

CONTACT: Alan Raff  603-714-0258  araff8@gmail.com
LOCATION: Auditorium

Group meeting.  For more information please contact Alan Raff at 603-714-0258

CONTACT:
  Alan Raff
  603.714.0258
   araff8@gmail.com

LOCATION: Auditorium

Tuesday March 28, 2023
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12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Brown Bag Book Club - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers. 

John Singer is a deaf man who lives in a 1930's mill town in Georgia.  When his mute companion of ten years is declared insane, Singer becomes a sounding board for the town's misfits. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619
LOCATION: Hunt Room

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers. 

John Singer is a deaf man who lives in a 1930's mill town in Georgia.  When his mute companion of ten years is declared insane, Singer becomes a sounding board for the town's misfits. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month! This March we have seeing how edible items to help us learn, like Pi Day Pies and our own rice paper! For something longer lasting we’ll make plastic bead Pi bracelets as well!  

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

CONTACT: Yvonne Freeborn  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 19 spaces available.

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month! This March we have seeing how edible items to help us learn, like Pi Day Pies and our own rice paper! For something longer lasting we’ll make plastic bead Pi bracelets as well!  

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

CONTACT:
  Yvonne Freeborn
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 19 spaces available.

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Resilient Raptors: Securing the Bald Eagle's Continued Recovery

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Courtship & Construction 

Bird nests are as unique to a species as their plumage, with nesting materials ranging from grasses and twigs to spit, mud, and even metal wire. Some species construct their nests together, while others spend significant energy independently creating a nest in an effort to attract a mate. Let’s explore some truly astounding avian architects before examining the construction and maintenance behind the Bald Eagle’s impressive egg abode and their deep commitment to the territory where they choose to place it. If you think the housing market is tough in NH, wait until you see what real estate is like from a Bald Eagle’s perspective! 

Register Here

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Courtship & Construction 

Bird nests are as unique to a species as their plumage, with nesting materials ranging from grasses and twigs to spit, mud, and even metal wire. Some species construct their nests together, while others spend significant energy independently creating a nest in an effort to attract a mate. Let’s explore some truly astounding avian architects before examining the construction and maintenance behind the Bald Eagle’s impressive egg abode and their deep commitment to the territory where they choose to place it. If you think the housing market is tough in NH, wait until you see what real estate is like from a Bald Eagle’s perspective! 

Register Here

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Wednesday March 29, 2023
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5:30 PM - 7:40 PM
Teen Movie & Pizza Night

We will be watching Twight, rated PG-13*

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we'll watch a teen movie on the big screen. For teens in grades 6-12.

Registration in advance is requested but not required.   

IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS PLEASE EMAIL DORI IN ADVANCE AT DEISENSTAT@MANCHESTERNH.GOV

*Please note the movie selection is tentative and may change.  Visit the Teen Servies wesite at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 x7628.

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628  deisenstat@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Auditorium
There are 24 spaces available.

We will be watching Twight, rated PG-13*

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we'll watch a teen movie on the big screen. For teens in grades 6-12.

Registration in advance is requested but not required.   

IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS PLEASE EMAIL DORI IN ADVANCE AT DEISENSTAT@MANCHESTERNH.GOV

*Please note the movie selection is tentative and may change.  Visit the Teen Servies wesite at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 x7628.

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
   deisenstat@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Auditorium

There are 24 spaces available.

 
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Author Event: Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western, by Mia Mask

The Manchester City Library in conjunction with Ashland Public Library are proud to bring you Professor and author Mia Mask discussing her new book Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  The book examines the African American western hero within the larger context of film history. This is a virtual program, via zoom.

Mia Mask is the Mary Riepma Ross endowed chair of Film at Vassar College. She received her Ph.D. from New York University. At Vassar she teaches African American cinema, documentary history, and genre courses. She is the author of Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film, published by University of Illinois Press (2009). Professor Mask edited the anthology Contemporary Black American Cinema, published by Routledge (2012). In 2014, she published the jointly edited collection Poitier Revisited: Reconsidering a Black Icon in the Obama Age (Bloomsbury). She has written film reviews and covered festivals for IndieWire.com, The Village Voice, Film Quarterly, Time Out New York, The Poughkeepsie Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her criticism was anthologized in Best American Movie Writing. Her cultural commentary has been featured on National Public Radio programs “Tell Me More,” “Marketplace” and “Morning Edition,” and in documentaries for the Smithsonian Channel, the Criterion Channel and CNN’s The Movies.

For questions, call Amy H. at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email ahanmer@manchesternh.gov.

Register Here

CONTACT: Amy Hanmer  603-624-6550x7620  ahanmer@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

The Manchester City Library in conjunction with Ashland Public Library are proud to bring you Professor and author Mia Mask discussing her new book Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  The book examines the African American western hero within the larger context of film history. This is a virtual program, via zoom.

Mia Mask is the Mary Riepma Ross endowed chair of Film at Vassar College. She received her Ph.D. from New York University. At Vassar she teaches African American cinema, documentary history, and genre courses. She is the author of Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film, published by University of Illinois Press (2009). Professor Mask edited the anthology Contemporary Black American Cinema, published by Routledge (2012). In 2014, she published the jointly edited collection Poitier Revisited: Reconsidering a Black Icon in the Obama Age (Bloomsbury). She has written film reviews and covered festivals for IndieWire.com, The Village Voice, Film Quarterly, Time Out New York, The Poughkeepsie Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her criticism was anthologized in Best American Movie Writing. Her cultural commentary has been featured on National Public Radio programs “Tell Me More,” “Marketplace” and “Morning Edition,” and in documentaries for the Smithsonian Channel, the Criterion Channel and CNN’s The Movies.

For questions, call Amy H. at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email ahanmer@manchesternh.gov.

Register Here

CONTACT:
  Amy Hanmer
  603.624.6550x7620
   ahanmer@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Thursday March 30, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628  deisenstat@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
   deisenstat@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
350 New Hampshire

Non-profit climat advocacy.  For more information contact Dominic Osmund at 815-228-6087

CONTACT: Dominic Osmund  815--228-6087  dominic@350nn.org
LOCATION: Hunt Room

Non-profit climat advocacy.  For more information contact Dominic Osmund at 815-228-6087

CONTACT:
  Dominic Osmund
  815..228.6087
   dominic@350nn.org

LOCATION: Hunt Room

Friday March 31, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

Monday April 3, 2023
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the first Tuesday in April, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Water Tension, so we are going to be looking into another cool way water can behave! We will see how water tension works and demonstrate how both humans and animals can use it to their advantage. If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT: Yvonne Freeborn  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the first Tuesday in April, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Water Tension, so we are going to be looking into another cool way water can behave! We will see how water tension works and demonstrate how both humans and animals can use it to their advantage. If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT:
  Yvonne Freeborn
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

Tuesday April 4, 2023
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Storytime at the Mall of New Hampshire

Storytime at the Mall of New Hampshire

11:30 am,J.C. Penney's Sitting Area

Manchester City Library Children’s Room and the Mall of New Hampshire for a special holiday storytime on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 beginning at 11:30 am.  This storytime will include 3 or 4 stories and a simple craft basis on a theme. We will be joined by a special guest.  Recommended ages 2-6 years old.  Registration is not required.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Mall of New Hampshire

Storytime at the Mall of New Hampshire

11:30 am,J.C. Penney's Sitting Area

Manchester City Library Children’s Room and the Mall of New Hampshire for a special holiday storytime on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 beginning at 11:30 am.  This storytime will include 3 or 4 stories and a simple craft basis on a theme. We will be joined by a special guest.  Recommended ages 2-6 years old.  Registration is not required.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Mall of New Hampshire

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

 
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs: An Interactive and Beautifully Illustrated Presentation

Rescheduled!

On April 4th from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Manchester City Library will be hosting a “unique and beautifully illustrated presentation” on the famous Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs in the auditorium, presented by Marina Forbes. This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities.

This unique and beautifully illustrated presentation will focus on the life and remarkable work of master jeweler and artist, Peter Carl Fabergé. The program will feature a spectacular photo-tour of Fabergé collections at the world famous museums and private collectors around the world. Emphasis is on the important role of egg painting in Slavic culture and on the unique development of this major art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. The fascinating history of these eggs and their role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia and in the years following the Bolshevik Revolution will also be discussed.

Marina’s presentations have been described as “sometimes a little bit funny, sometimes a little bit serious, but always unmistakably Russian.” Her in-depth knowledge and passion for the subject is evident in her lectures and questions from the audience are highly encouraged. In addition to being an art historian and giving lectures on the “traditional arts, history and the rich tapestry of Russian culture” she is also an award winning artist with twenty years of experience in her field.

For questions, call Nic Young at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email nyoung3@manchesternh.gov

Signup for this program is not required, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar!

CONTACT: Nic Young  603-624-6550 x7620  nyoung3@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Auditorium
There are 98 spaces available.

Rescheduled!

On April 4th from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Manchester City Library will be hosting a “unique and beautifully illustrated presentation” on the famous Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs in the auditorium, presented by Marina Forbes. This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities.

This unique and beautifully illustrated presentation will focus on the life and remarkable work of master jeweler and artist, Peter Carl Fabergé. The program will feature a spectacular photo-tour of Fabergé collections at the world famous museums and private collectors around the world. Emphasis is on the important role of egg painting in Slavic culture and on the unique development of this major art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. The fascinating history of these eggs and their role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia and in the years following the Bolshevik Revolution will also be discussed.

Marina’s presentations have been described as “sometimes a little bit funny, sometimes a little bit serious, but always unmistakably Russian.” Her in-depth knowledge and passion for the subject is evident in her lectures and questions from the audience are highly encouraged. In addition to being an art historian and giving lectures on the “traditional arts, history and the rich tapestry of Russian culture” she is also an award winning artist with twenty years of experience in her field.

For questions, call Nic Young at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email nyoung3@manchesternh.gov

Signup for this program is not required, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar!

CONTACT:
  Nic Young
  603.624.6550 x7620
   nyoung3@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Auditorium

There are 98 spaces available.

Wednesday April 5, 2023
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hearing Life

More information to come

LOCATION: Hunt Room
 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lego Afternoon

Once a month, come build with the 10,000 Lego pieces that have been donated by Lego System. This is a drop in session, no registration is required.  This program is for ages 3-12 years old.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628

 

CONTACT: Children's Room  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Once a month, come build with the 10,000 Lego pieces that have been donated by Lego System. This is a drop in session, no registration is required.  This program is for ages 3-12 years old.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628

 

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Adventures in Seed Starting

The Manchester City Library invites you to a hands-on lesson on seed starting. This program will be held on April 5, 2023 at 6pm at the Manchester City Library in the Winchell Room. Come learn how to start your seeds for spring!

There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown vegetables! The options and varieties of produce are endless when you start your plants from seed. Whether you’re new to gardening or a vegetable growing veteran, join us for an exciting hour of seed starting tips and tricks. You will also be able to start your own plant for this year’s garden!

Judith Taylor has been gardening for over 25 years! She is a graduate of the UMass Green School and has attended The Seed Savers Exchange Seed School. She has hands on experience with growing all sorts of perennials, fruits, and vegetables as well as landscape design. Her passion is to share her knowledge with new gardeners and exchange tips and tricks with those more experienced. She is using her teaching experience at many local universities to spread the word on seed starting, growing, and saving to inspire people to get hooked on gardening!

For questions, call Caitlin at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email cdionne@manchesternh.gov.

Space is limited, so please signup to reserve your spot! 

CONTACT: Caitlin Dionne  603-624-6550 x7620  cdionne@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 22 spaces available.

The Manchester City Library invites you to a hands-on lesson on seed starting. This program will be held on April 5, 2023 at 6pm at the Manchester City Library in the Winchell Room. Come learn how to start your seeds for spring!

There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown vegetables! The options and varieties of produce are endless when you start your plants from seed. Whether you’re new to gardening or a vegetable growing veteran, join us for an exciting hour of seed starting tips and tricks. You will also be able to start your own plant for this year’s garden!

Judith Taylor has been gardening for over 25 years! She is a graduate of the UMass Green School and has attended The Seed Savers Exchange Seed School. She has hands on experience with growing all sorts of perennials, fruits, and vegetables as well as landscape design. Her passion is to share her knowledge with new gardeners and exchange tips and tricks with those more experienced. She is using her teaching experience at many local universities to spread the word on seed starting, growing, and saving to inspire people to get hooked on gardening!

For questions, call Caitlin at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email cdionne@manchesternh.gov.

Space is limited, so please signup to reserve your spot! 

CONTACT:
  Caitlin Dionne
  603.624.6550 x7620
   cdionne@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 22 spaces available.

Thursday April 6, 2023
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Spring Celebration

Let’s celebrate the arrival of Spring with a celebration on Thursday, April 6, 2023 beginning at 11:00 am in the Winchell Room.  We will read spring stories, make a simple craft and go on a small egg hunt on the library lawn. Children ages 1-5 years old are invited to this celebration.   For more information, please call at 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Let’s celebrate the arrival of Spring with a celebration on Thursday, April 6, 2023 beginning at 11:00 am in the Winchell Room.  We will read spring stories, make a simple craft and go on a small egg hunt on the library lawn. Children ages 1-5 years old are invited to this celebration.   For more information, please call at 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628  deisenstat@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
   deisenstat@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Friday April 7, 2023
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

 
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Spring Celebration

Let’s celebrate the arrival of Spring with a celebration on Friday, April 7 after school beginning at 3:30 pm.  We will read spring stories, make a simple craft and go on a small egg hunt on the library lawn. Children grades    K-5 are invited to this celebration.   For more information, please call at 624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Let’s celebrate the arrival of Spring with a celebration on Friday, April 7 after school beginning at 3:30 pm.  We will read spring stories, make a simple craft and go on a small egg hunt on the library lawn. Children grades    K-5 are invited to this celebration.   For more information, please call at 624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Monday April 10, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Remembering Together

Discussion Topic: What talent would you have liked to develop in your life?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550 x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom
There are many spaces available.

Discussion Topic: What talent would you have liked to develop in your life?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550 x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom

There are many spaces available.

Tuesday April 11, 2023
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Adult Take & Make Kits: Macrame Keychains

Knot your usual craft! For April, we will be making fun and easy macramé keychains. These are perfect presents that special someone or to make for yourself. You will learn a few easy and basic macrame skills with this project.

These kits are intended for adults only as specific skill sets are involved in finishing the keychain. Kits will be available at the Reference Desk on Tuesday, April 11th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne Loomis at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 or e-mail yloomis@manchesternh.gov. Happy crafting!

 

CONTACT: Yvonne Loomis  603624-6550 x7620  yloomis@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Rotunda

Knot your usual craft! For April, we will be making fun and easy macramé keychains. These are perfect presents that special someone or to make for yourself. You will learn a few easy and basic macrame skills with this project.

These kits are intended for adults only as specific skill sets are involved in finishing the keychain. Kits will be available at the Reference Desk on Tuesday, April 11th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne Loomis at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 or e-mail yloomis@manchesternh.gov. Happy crafting!

 

CONTACT:
  Yvonne Loomis
  603624.6550 x7620
   yloomis@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Rotunda

 
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Little Artist Stories

Calling all young artist!  On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room we will be having a messy art storytime for all little artists.  We will listen to creative stories and make a cool project for you to take home. This program is for children 2 to 5 years old.  Registration is recommended to make we have enough material for everyone.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Calling all young artist!  On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room we will be having a messy art storytime for all little artists.  We will listen to creative stories and make a cool project for you to take home. This program is for children 2 to 5 years old.  Registration is recommended to make we have enough material for everyone.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Building & Understanding Family Trees

The Manchester City Library invites you to an informative session on building your family tree. This program is to be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Join us to learn how to better understand this part of genealogy!

This program will teach you how to build and better understand your family tree. We will discuss the differences of pedigree and family group trees, as well as how to gather accurate information, and how to understand and analyze relationships. We will also cover ways to share and publish family trees.

Eric Migdal is a 10 year resident of Pompton Lakes NJ. He has been doing family history research for over 28 years, assisting clients with family tree building, DNA test analysis, and safely and effectively contacting unknown family members. Genealogical research is personal to Migdal. As an adoptee, he spent many years searching for his biological family with very few results. His starting information was wrong and the assumptions made were also incorrect. He was able to use DNA testing to assist with finding the truth about his family and it ultimately lead to the correct family.

For questions, call Caitlin at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email cdionne@manchesternh.gov

CONTACT: Caitlin Dionne  603-624-6550 x7620  cdionne@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom
There are 94 spaces available.

The Manchester City Library invites you to an informative session on building your family tree. This program is to be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Join us to learn how to better understand this part of genealogy!

This program will teach you how to build and better understand your family tree. We will discuss the differences of pedigree and family group trees, as well as how to gather accurate information, and how to understand and analyze relationships. We will also cover ways to share and publish family trees.

Eric Migdal is a 10 year resident of Pompton Lakes NJ. He has been doing family history research for over 28 years, assisting clients with family tree building, DNA test analysis, and safely and effectively contacting unknown family members. Genealogical research is personal to Migdal. As an adoptee, he spent many years searching for his biological family with very few results. His starting information was wrong and the assumptions made were also incorrect. He was able to use DNA testing to assist with finding the truth about his family and it ultimately lead to the correct family.

For questions, call Caitlin at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email cdionne@manchesternh.gov

CONTACT:
  Caitlin Dionne
  603.624.6550 x7620
   cdionne@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

There are 94 spaces available.

Wednesday April 12, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lego League Jr.

This fun program is for ages 3-5 years.  You will work in a team to build BOOMTOWN theme park using STEAM activities in science, technology, engineering, art and math in a playful, fun way.  We will meet once a month.  Registration is required.  For  more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

This fun program is for ages 3-5 years.  You will work in a team to build BOOMTOWN theme park using STEAM activities in science, technology, engineering, art and math in a playful, fun way.  We will meet once a month.  Registration is required.  For  more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Creative Day - Peeps Diorama Day

We had so much fun at our last Peeps event, we decided to have another Peeps Afternoon!  Join us in the Winchell Room from 3:00-4:30 pm to create a Peeps diorama. You will be given be 3 peeps and other materials such as construction paper, jewels, pom-poms, glitter, etc. to create a scene. If you have a shoe box or small box at home, please feel free to bring it to create your diorama.  There will be a small amount of shoe boxes available for those who don’t have a small box at home. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

We had so much fun at our last Peeps event, we decided to have another Peeps Afternoon!  Join us in the Winchell Room from 3:00-4:30 pm to create a Peeps diorama. You will be given be 3 peeps and other materials such as construction paper, jewels, pom-poms, glitter, etc. to create a scene. If you have a shoe box or small box at home, please feel free to bring it to create your diorama.  There will be a small amount of shoe boxes available for those who don’t have a small box at home. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Thursday April 13, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursday - Masking Tape Art

Join us for a special Teen Craft during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in time.  We will be painting canvases using an easy masking tape technique.  For Teens in grades 6 - 12.  Registration in advance is appreciated, to make sure we have enough supplies, but not required.  For more information contact Children's at 03-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 20 spaces available.

Join us for a special Teen Craft during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in time.  We will be painting canvases using an easy masking tape technique.  For Teens in grades 6 - 12.  Registration in advance is appreciated, to make sure we have enough supplies, but not required.  For more information contact Children's at 03-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 20 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Thursday Evening Book Club - Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun book coverKlara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Waiting to be chosen by a customer, an Artificial Friend programmed with high perception observes the activities of shoppers while exploring fundamental questions about what is means to love. 

You can join us in person or via zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.   

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619  sviggiano@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom
There are 12 spaces available.

Klara and the Sun book coverKlara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Waiting to be chosen by a customer, an Artificial Friend programmed with high perception observes the activities of shoppers while exploring fundamental questions about what is means to love. 

You can join us in person or via zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.   

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
   sviggiano@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom

There are 12 spaces available.

Friday April 14, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

Monday April 17, 2023
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Federal Highway Administration - DOT

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT: Alex Kramer  603-327-6867
LOCATION: Winchell Room

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT:
  Alex Kramer
  603.327.6867
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Remembering Together

Discussion Topic: Despite your age, how old do you FEEL right now?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom
There are many spaces available.

Discussion Topic: Despite your age, how old do you FEEL right now?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom

There are many spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MCL Trustee Meeting

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT: Denise van Zanten  603-624-6550
LOCATION: Auditorium

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT:
  Denise van Zanten
  603.624.6550
  

LOCATION: Auditorium

 
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Marc Chagall: Joy, Color & a Celebration of Jewish Culture

Join the Manchester City Library on April 17, 2023, from 7-8 pm via Zoom for the first installment of our Culturally Curious Art Series! This wildly popular art series, presented by Jane Oneail, is back for the second year with a fantastic array of topics including popular artists and local art.

Marc Chagall’s colorful, abstracted paintings integrate a variety of elements from the modernist movements of the early twentieth century. His work is singular among his peers for its incorporation of Jewish themes, reflecting the artist’s cultural roots. This program provides an introduction to Chagall’s personal and professional resilience, his work and favorite subjects.

Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information, visit iamculturallycurious.com.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov

Register Here

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550 x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

Join the Manchester City Library on April 17, 2023, from 7-8 pm via Zoom for the first installment of our Culturally Curious Art Series! This wildly popular art series, presented by Jane Oneail, is back for the second year with a fantastic array of topics including popular artists and local art.

Marc Chagall’s colorful, abstracted paintings integrate a variety of elements from the modernist movements of the early twentieth century. His work is singular among his peers for its incorporation of Jewish themes, reflecting the artist’s cultural roots. This program provides an introduction to Chagall’s personal and professional resilience, his work and favorite subjects.

Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information, visit iamculturallycurious.com.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov

Register Here

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550 x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Tuesday April 18, 2023
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Federal Highway Administration - DOT

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT: Alex Kramer  603-327-6867
LOCATION: Winchell Room

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT:
  Alex Kramer
  603.327.6867
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Martins Point Health Care

Medicare Educatio Seminar.  For more information contact Terrence Knight at 207-233-8960

CONTACT: Terrence Knight  207-233-8960
LOCATION: Auditorium

Medicare Educatio Seminar.  For more information contact Terrence Knight at 207-233-8960

CONTACT:
  Terrence Knight
  207.233.8960
  

LOCATION: Auditorium

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the third Tuesday in April, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week our theme is Creeping Space, so naturally we will make a symbiote-looking slime that will hopefully creep towards us! Our craft will be an air powered space ship so we can observe close up. If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the third Tuesday in April, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week our theme is Creeping Space, so naturally we will make a symbiote-looking slime that will hopefully creep towards us! Our craft will be an air powered space ship so we can observe close up. If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

Wednesday April 19, 2023
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Federal Highway Administration - DOT

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT: Alex Kramer  603-327-6867
LOCATION: Winchell Room

NH1 Federal -Aid SOS course training.  For more information contact Alex Kramer at 603-327-6867

CONTACT:
  Alex Kramer
  603.327.6867
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Writers Group

Join the Manchester City Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for our new writer’s group! Meet with other writers and discuss what you’re writing, critique others work, and give feedback. This group is open to writers of all abilities and ages. Virtual attendance now available on Zoom! 

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov .

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link.  

CONTACT: Tess Kimsey  603-624-6550x7620  tkimsey@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Hunt Room

Join the Manchester City Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for our new writer’s group! Meet with other writers and discuss what you’re writing, critique others work, and give feedback. This group is open to writers of all abilities and ages. Virtual attendance now available on Zoom! 

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov .

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link.  

CONTACT:
  Tess Kimsey
  603.624.6550x7620
   tkimsey@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Hunt Room

Thursday April 20, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lego & Craft Afternoon

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Rose for a fun afternoon of Legos and crafts.  You can create a Lego masterpiece that will be displayed in the west library.   You will be making crafts that will bend, jump, and make sound or are from recyclable materials that can be taken home to enjoy.  For more information, please call 603-624-6560.  

CONTACT: West Library  603-624-6560
LOCATION: West Meeting Room

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Rose for a fun afternoon of Legos and crafts.  You can create a Lego masterpiece that will be displayed in the west library.   You will be making crafts that will bend, jump, and make sound or are from recyclable materials that can be taken home to enjoy.  For more information, please call 603-624-6560.  

CONTACT:
  West Library
  603.624.6560
  

LOCATION: West Meeting Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628  deisenstat@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
   deisenstat@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Friday April 21, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

 
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Monday April 24, 2023
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lego Day

On Monday, April 24, 2023 – Lego Day– Drop by the Winchell Room from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to create a Lego masterpiece for our display case. This program is for ages 3-12 years.

LOCATION: Winchell Room

On Monday, April 24, 2023 – Lego Day– Drop by the Winchell Room from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to create a Lego masterpiece for our display case. This program is for ages 3-12 years.

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Tuesday April 25, 2023
 
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Teddy Bear Picnic & Parade

Come join us for the Manchester City Library’s Annual Teddy Bear PicnicTuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:30 am, we will gather in the Children’s Room.  When everyone is ready, we will parade through the library and then outside to the side lawn for a picnic. Beginning at 12:00 pm, Musician Mr. Aaron, will be on the south lawn for a foot stomping interactive concert.   Don’t forget to bring your teddy bears!  Registration is not required.  Social distancing will be at this program. For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room & Library Lawn

Come join us for the Manchester City Library’s Annual Teddy Bear PicnicTuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:30 am, we will gather in the Children’s Room.  When everyone is ready, we will parade through the library and then outside to the side lawn for a picnic. Beginning at 12:00 pm, Musician Mr. Aaron, will be on the south lawn for a foot stomping interactive concert.   Don’t forget to bring your teddy bears!  Registration is not required.  Social distancing will be at this program. For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room & Library Lawn

 
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12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Brown Bag Book Club - Code Talker: The first and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo...

Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by one of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, by Chester Nez and Judith Scheiss Avita. 

During WWII the Japanese managed to crack every code the United States used until the Marines turned to their Navajo recruits to develop the only unbroken code in modern warfare. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619
LOCATION: Hunt Room

Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by one of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, by Chester Nez and Judith Scheiss Avita. 

During WWII the Japanese managed to crack every code the United States used until the Marines turned to their Navajo recruits to develop the only unbroken code in modern warfare. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month. This April we have looked at the natural magic of water tension and imagined going into space and meeting slime creatures powered by magnetism!  

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 25 spaces available.

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month. This April we have looked at the natural magic of water tension and imagined going into space and meeting slime creatures powered by magnetism!  

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 25 spaces available.

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Resilient Raptors: Securing the Bald Eagle's Continued Recovery

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Developmental Stages 

As April’s lengthening days offer extended time to hunt and feed, the rapid development of eaglets becomes more easily observable. This webinar discusses the successional stages of development expected to occur in the 11-12 weeks between hatching and fledging and the demands placed on the parent eagles by their increasingly ravenous offspring. Hunting techniques, food webs, and challenges faced by both parents and offspring will be covered.  

Register Here

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Developmental Stages 

As April’s lengthening days offer extended time to hunt and feed, the rapid development of eaglets becomes more easily observable. This webinar discusses the successional stages of development expected to occur in the 11-12 weeks between hatching and fledging and the demands placed on the parent eagles by their increasingly ravenous offspring. Hunting techniques, food webs, and challenges faced by both parents and offspring will be covered.  

Register Here

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Wednesday April 26, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Down on the Farm Storytime

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023-Down on the Farm Storytime – Join Ms. Karyn and Eddy, Manchester’s Comfort Pony at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room for farm stories, games and a take-home craft.  This program is for ages 2-7 years.  Registration is recommended.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 24 spaces available.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023-Down on the Farm Storytime – Join Ms. Karyn and Eddy, Manchester’s Comfort Pony at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room for farm stories, games and a take-home craft.  This program is for ages 2-7 years.  Registration is recommended.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 24 spaces available.

 
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NHLA-ITS meeting

Meeting of the NH Library Association Information Technology Section. Details to follow.

LOCATION: Hunt Room

Meeting of the NH Library Association Information Technology Section. Details to follow.

LOCATION: Hunt Room

 
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Minnion Party

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Minions are back!  We will be having a Minion Party at 3:00 pm in the Winchell Room. Not only do they love bananas but they also love their library.  There will be minion activities and refreshments.  You will make your very own minion pal.  For grades K-5.  Registration is required.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 30 spaces available.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Minions are back!  We will be having a Minion Party at 3:00 pm in the Winchell Room. Not only do they love bananas but they also love their library.  There will be minion activities and refreshments.  You will make your very own minion pal.  For grades K-5.  Registration is required.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 30 spaces available.

 
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5:30 PM - 7:40 PM
Teen Movie & Pizza Night

We will be watching The Hate U Give rated PG-13*,

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we'll watch a teen movie on the big screen. For teens in grades 6-12.

Registration in advance is requested but not required.   

IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS PLEASE EMAIL DORI IN ADVANCE AT DEISENSTAT@MANCHESTERNH.GOV

*Please note the movie selection is tentative and may change.  Visit the Teen Servies wesite at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 x7628.

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Auditorium
There are 25 spaces available.

We will be watching The Hate U Give rated PG-13*,

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we'll watch a teen movie on the big screen. For teens in grades 6-12.

Registration in advance is requested but not required.   

IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS PLEASE EMAIL DORI IN ADVANCE AT DEISENSTAT@MANCHESTERNH.GOV

*Please note the movie selection is tentative and may change.  Visit the Teen Servies wesite at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 x7628.

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Auditorium

There are 25 spaces available.

Thursday April 27, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
April Vacation - Creative Day

Harness the Wind: Build the Best Sailboat

Drop in from 1pm to 4pm on Thursday April 27th and use recycled materials to build the best sailboat! Race it across our “pond” to get your best time and see where you land on the leaderboard.

While celebrating your success, or figuring out better ways to build, check out our other nautical-themed activities!

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Harness the Wind: Build the Best Sailboat

Drop in from 1pm to 4pm on Thursday April 27th and use recycled materials to build the best sailboat! Race it across our “pond” to get your best time and see where you land on the leaderboard.

While celebrating your success, or figuring out better ways to build, check out our other nautical-themed activities!

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Friday April 28, 2023
 
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

 
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teen &Tween Gaming Afternoon

Drop in for some friendly competition with the library’s Nintendo Switch. We’ll have a variety of games available. For Teens and Tweens in grades 4 – 12.

 

 

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Drop in for some friendly competition with the library’s Nintendo Switch. We’ll have a variety of games available. For Teens and Tweens in grades 4 – 12.

 

 

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Tuesday May 2, 2023
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the first Tuesday in May, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Science Tricks (definitely not magic) where we will be looking into how to make drawings swim and dance as well as make a bubble cube, all from home! If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the first Tuesday in May, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Science Tricks (definitely not magic) where we will be looking into how to make drawings swim and dance as well as make a bubble cube, all from home! If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

Wednesday May 3, 2023
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Star Wars

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

May the Forth Eve

Drop in from 1pm-4pm on Wednesday, May 3rd to celebrate a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away!

We will have Star Wars themed crafts and activities out all afternoon for the whole family to enjoy! Be there early for our Lightsaber Battle kick off, or stay for a Star Wars Trivia Contest closing! For  more information contact Children's Room at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

 

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

May the Forth Eve

Drop in from 1pm-4pm on Wednesday, May 3rd to celebrate a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away!

We will have Star Wars themed crafts and activities out all afternoon for the whole family to enjoy! Be there early for our Lightsaber Battle kick off, or stay for a Star Wars Trivia Contest closing! For  more information contact Children's Room at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

 

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring


The Manchester City Library invites you to join us virtually or in person on Wednesday, May 3 at 6pm in the library auditorium for a presentation by the UNH Extension Master Gardener Speakers Bureau on getting your garden ready for spring.

In this presentation, attendees will learn some best practices for getting their vegetable and flower gardens ready for spring, ensuring that both plants and planting areas are properly prepared for a bountiful harvest. In addition to covering the vegetable and perennial gardens, attendees will learn best practices on how to bring their lawn out of hibernation, how to care for trees and shrubs, dealing with aggressive weeds, the benefits of composting, managing pests and diseases, and tending to tools and supplies. 

Ron Trexler has been a UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2016 and has achieved the level of Advanced Master Gardener.  He is extensively involved in the training and mentoring of new Master Gardeners, trains Master Gardeners who wish to participate in the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau, and regularly presents to libraries, garden clubs and community organizations.  In addition, Ron serves in a leadership role with the Hooksett Garden Club and serves on the Executive Board of the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs. He especially enjoys growing vegetables in raised beds that benefit from his home composting system.

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov.

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link. 

 

CONTACT: Tess Kimsey  603-624-6550 x7620  tkimsey@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Auditorium/Zoom
There are 146 spaces available.


The Manchester City Library invites you to join us virtually or in person on Wednesday, May 3 at 6pm in the library auditorium for a presentation by the UNH Extension Master Gardener Speakers Bureau on getting your garden ready for spring.

In this presentation, attendees will learn some best practices for getting their vegetable and flower gardens ready for spring, ensuring that both plants and planting areas are properly prepared for a bountiful harvest. In addition to covering the vegetable and perennial gardens, attendees will learn best practices on how to bring their lawn out of hibernation, how to care for trees and shrubs, dealing with aggressive weeds, the benefits of composting, managing pests and diseases, and tending to tools and supplies. 

Ron Trexler has been a UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2016 and has achieved the level of Advanced Master Gardener.  He is extensively involved in the training and mentoring of new Master Gardeners, trains Master Gardeners who wish to participate in the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau, and regularly presents to libraries, garden clubs and community organizations.  In addition, Ron serves in a leadership role with the Hooksett Garden Club and serves on the Executive Board of the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs. He especially enjoys growing vegetables in raised beds that benefit from his home composting system.

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov.

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link. 

 

CONTACT:
  Tess Kimsey
  603.624.6550 x7620
   tkimsey@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Auditorium/Zoom

There are 146 spaces available.

Thursday May 4, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Friday May 5, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

 
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Monday May 8, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Remembering Together

Discussion Topic: What have you done/created that will contnue on after you die?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom
There are many spaces available.

Discussion Topic: What have you done/created that will contnue on after you die?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom

There are many spaces available.

Tuesday May 9, 2023
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Adult DIY: Beaded Garden Stakes

This is the perfect craft for the stylish gardener! Whether your plants are indoor or outdoor, novice or expert, every garden can use a little sparkle to brighten up the day! These stylish garden stakes come together in a few minutes and can be stuck right into the dirt by your favorite plant!

Kits will be available for pickup starting May 9, 2023, while supplies last. These kits are for Adults only. Pick up at the Main Branch library in the Rotunda. For more information, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x 3320 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550 x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Information Desk

This is the perfect craft for the stylish gardener! Whether your plants are indoor or outdoor, novice or expert, every garden can use a little sparkle to brighten up the day! These stylish garden stakes come together in a few minutes and can be stuck right into the dirt by your favorite plant!

Kits will be available for pickup starting May 9, 2023, while supplies last. These kits are for Adults only. Pick up at the Main Branch library in the Rotunda. For more information, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x 3320 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550 x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Information Desk

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

Wednesday May 10, 2023
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lego Afternoon

Once a month, come build with the 10,000 Lego pieces that have been donated by Lego System. This is a drop in session, no registration is required.  This program is for ages 3-12 years old.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628

 

CONTACT: Children's Room  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Once a month, come build with the 10,000 Lego pieces that have been donated by Lego System. This is a drop in session, no registration is required.  This program is for ages 3-12 years old.  For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628

 

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Thursday May 11, 2023
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Thursdday - Murder Mystery!

Join us for a special Teen Murder Mystery during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in time. Someone has been murdered, and it’s up to you to put together the clues and solve the mystery!  For teens in grades 6 – 12.  Registration requested by not required.

 

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 19 spaces available.

Join us for a special Teen Murder Mystery during our regular Teen Thursday Drop-in time. Someone has been murdered, and it’s up to you to put together the clues and solve the mystery!  For teens in grades 6 – 12.  Registration requested by not required.

 

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 19 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Thursday Evening Book Club - Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Astrophysics for people in a hurry book coverAstrophysics for People in a Hurry, by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for like in the universe.

You can join us in person or via zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.  

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619
LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom
There are 15 spaces available.

Astrophysics for people in a hurry book coverAstrophysics for People in a Hurry, by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for like in the universe.

You can join us in person or via zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.  

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom

There are 15 spaces available.

Friday May 12, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lapsit Storytime

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628  kisleb@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

This is also a drop in session that will be held in the Children's Room play/storytime area.  For 6-23 months.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
   kisleb@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Children' Room Play Area

Monday May 15, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Remembering Together

Discussion Topic: What do you look forward to most at this point in your life?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550 x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom
There are many spaces available.

Discussion Topic: What do you look forward to most at this point in your life?

Our lives are made up of stories.  The Remembering Together program offers seniors a unique opportunity to share with one another some of their memorable life stories. These stories are often a source of encouragement, mutual appreciation, perspective, and a sense of connection.  Of course, there are also times when a story gives everyone a good laugh.     

Please join The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and the Manchester City Library for a conversational group at the Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30am, March 13, & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15.  Virtual attendance is also available.
For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Sign-up for this program is encouraged!  We will send you a reminder email before the meeting as well as a zoom link if you wish to attend virtually. Sign up here or visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on "Upcoming Events" to view the library calendar.  You can also sign up by call the library at 603-624-6550.

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550 x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Senior Center/Zoom

There are many spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MCL Trustee Meeting

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT: Denise van Zanten  603-624-6550
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT:
  Denise van Zanten
  603.624.6550
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Tuesday May 16, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
A Bluey Party

Let’s go on a road trip to the land Down Under.  On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room we will be having a Bluey Party.  We will travel to Australia with Bluey and his family listening to stories, play fun games and 

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Let’s go on a road trip to the land Down Under.  On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am in the Winchell Room we will be having a Bluey Party.  We will travel to Australia with Bluey and his family listening to stories, play fun games and 

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the third Tuesday in May, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Messing with Rainbows, where we learn a little bit about the light spectrum as well as have an excuse to make some more slime, all from your house! If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This is the third Tuesday in May, which means we will be posting a video on our Facebook and YouTube pages. This week we our theme is Messing with Rainbows, where we learn a little bit about the light spectrum as well as have an excuse to make some more slime, all from your house! If you don’t have the supplies at home, or you just want to do the activities with friends, remember we will have an in person Elementary Experiments Event on the last Tuesday of the month where we will do the activities and crafts in the Library together!

LOCATION: facebook/YouTube

 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Game Night

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Children's Room

Drop by the children's room for Family Game Night.  We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse fro books.  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Children's Room

Wednesday May 17, 2023
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Writers Group

Join the Manchester City Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for our new writer’s group! Meet with other writers and discuss what you’re writing, critique others work, and give feedback. This group is open to writers of all abilities and ages. Virtual attendance now available on Zoom! 

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov .

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link.  

CONTACT: Tess Kimsey  603-624-6550 x7620  tkimsey@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Hunt Room

Join the Manchester City Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for our new writer’s group! Meet with other writers and discuss what you’re writing, critique others work, and give feedback. This group is open to writers of all abilities and ages. Virtual attendance now available on Zoom! 

For questions, call Tess at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email tkimsey@manchesternh.gov .

Signup for this program is not required for in-person attendance, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! For virtual attendance, please sign up to receive the zoom link.  

CONTACT:
  Tess Kimsey
  603.624.6550 x7620
   tkimsey@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Hunt Room

Thursday May 18, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lego & Craft Afternoon

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Rose for a fun afternoon of Legos and crafts.  You can create a Lego masterpiece that will be displayed in the west library.   You will be making crafts that will bend, jump, and make sound or are from recyclable materials that can be taken home to enjoy.  For more information, please call 603-624-6560.  

CONTACT: West Library  603-624-6560
LOCATION: West Meeting Room

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Rose for a fun afternoon of Legos and crafts.  You can create a Lego masterpiece that will be displayed in the west library.   You will be making crafts that will bend, jump, and make sound or are from recyclable materials that can be taken home to enjoy.  For more information, please call 603-624-6560.  

CONTACT:
  West Library
  603.624.6560
  

LOCATION: West Meeting Room

 
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Friday May 19, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Storytime

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

These are drop in sessions.  Please attend only one session each week so everyone can attend this very popular program.  This is for 2-5 year olds.  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext 7628.

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Tuesday May 23, 2023
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Martins Point Health Care

Medicare Educatio Seminar.  For more information contact Terrence Knight at 207-233-8960

CONTACT: Terrence Knight  207-233-8960
LOCATION: Auditorium

Medicare Educatio Seminar.  For more information contact Terrence Knight at 207-233-8960

CONTACT:
  Terrence Knight
  207.233.8960
  

LOCATION: Auditorium

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Resilient Raptors: Securing the Bald Eagle's Continued Recovery

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Contamination & Continued Diligence  

This final program dovetails back to our pilot webinar as we return to the topic of ecosystem contamination and how it persists today. While there are readily available alternatives, lead (Pb) is still used in hunting ammunition and in fishing tackle. This creates significant ongoing threats to wildlife, both from current use and the legacy of old ammo and fishing tackle left in lakes, streams, and forests. We will conclude by presenting the various steps we can collectively take to ensure the continued success of our Bald Eagle population.

Register Here

 

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.

Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

Contamination & Continued Diligence  

This final program dovetails back to our pilot webinar as we return to the topic of ecosystem contamination and how it persists today. While there are readily available alternatives, lead (Pb) is still used in hunting ammunition and in fishing tackle. This creates significant ongoing threats to wildlife, both from current use and the legacy of old ammo and fishing tackle left in lakes, streams, and forests. We will conclude by presenting the various steps we can collectively take to ensure the continued success of our Bald Eagle population.

Register Here

 

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Wednesday May 24, 2023
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tenant Rights: an Information session by 603 Legal Aid

When you rent housing, there are many laws that affect your relationship as a tenant with your landlord. Renters are invited to attend an informational session about tenant rights on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Manchester City Library in the Winchell Room.

Marta Hurgin, Legal Director for 603 Legal Aid, will present on the topic of Tenant Rights and go over some of the fundamental laws that all renters should know, followed by a Q&A. Following the presentation, renters who need legal assistance can complete an intake with a 603 Legal Aid staff member.

Marta Hurgin is an attorney who is admitted in the states of Maine and New Hampshire. She has experience in criminal law, public interest law, benefits, and housing law. She has worked for 603 Legal Aid for almost three years, and previously worked as a public defender for the state of New Hampshire.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550 x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 30 spaces available.

When you rent housing, there are many laws that affect your relationship as a tenant with your landlord. Renters are invited to attend an informational session about tenant rights on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Manchester City Library in the Winchell Room.

Marta Hurgin, Legal Director for 603 Legal Aid, will present on the topic of Tenant Rights and go over some of the fundamental laws that all renters should know, followed by a Q&A. Following the presentation, renters who need legal assistance can complete an intake with a 603 Legal Aid staff member.

Marta Hurgin is an attorney who is admitted in the states of Maine and New Hampshire. She has experience in criminal law, public interest law, benefits, and housing law. She has worked for 603 Legal Aid for almost three years, and previously worked as a public defender for the state of New Hampshire.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550 x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 30 spaces available.

Thursday May 25, 2023
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Thursdays

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school.  We'll have snacks, Nintendo Switch, arts and craft supplies, and other games.  No registration necessary.  For teens in grades 6-12,  For more information contact Children's at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

 
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England

Join the Manchester City Library on May 25, 2023, from 7-8 pm via Zoom for the second installment of our Culturally Curious Art Series! This wildly popular art series, presented by Jane Oneail, is back for the second year with a fantastic array of topics including popular artists and local art.

New England is known for its history and its traditions, but it is also home to some daring and inventive modern designs from some of the world’s leading architects. How do giants in the field like Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Louis Kahn, Philip Johnson and Maya Lin combine the expected and familiar with the innovative and experimental? This program introduces audiences to each architect and walks you through their notable works in New England locales.

Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information, visit iamculturallycurious.com.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov

Register Here

CONTACT: Sue Harmon  603-624-6550x7620  sharmon@manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Zoom

Join the Manchester City Library on May 25, 2023, from 7-8 pm via Zoom for the second installment of our Culturally Curious Art Series! This wildly popular art series, presented by Jane Oneail, is back for the second year with a fantastic array of topics including popular artists and local art.

New England is known for its history and its traditions, but it is also home to some daring and inventive modern designs from some of the world’s leading architects. How do giants in the field like Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Louis Kahn, Philip Johnson and Maya Lin combine the expected and familiar with the innovative and experimental? This program introduces audiences to each architect and walks you through their notable works in New England locales.

Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information, visit iamculturallycurious.com.

For questions, call Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email sharmon@manchesternh.gov

Register Here

CONTACT:
  Sue Harmon
  603.624.6550x7620
   sharmon@manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Zoom

Tuesday May 30, 2023
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12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Brown Bag Book Club - The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women

The Radium Girls: The Dark Stroy of America's Shining Women, by Kate Moore. 

A true story of the brave women who were exposed to radium in factories during the early twentieth century, and their heartbreaking battle against their employers, their doctors, and the government. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619
LOCATION: Hunt Room

The Radium Girls: The Dark Stroy of America's Shining Women, by Kate Moore. 

A true story of the brave women who were exposed to radium in factories during the early twentieth century, and their heartbreaking battle against their employers, their doctors, and the government. 

For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Elementary Experiments

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month! This May we have been having colorful fun with dancing drawings, bubbles, rainbows, and slime!

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

 

CONTACT: Children's  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Winchell Room
There are 25 spaces available.

This is our end-of-month in person Elementary Experiments where anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

Because this is the last Tuesday of the month we will be meeting at 3:30pm in the Manchester City Library’s Winchell room to get hands on with the activities and crafts that we have posted videos about this month! This May we have been having colorful fun with dancing drawings, bubbles, rainbows, and slime!

Please register for this event so we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy!

 

CONTACT:
  Children's
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

There are 25 spaces available.

Wednesday May 31, 2023
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Teen Movie & Pizza Night

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we’ll watch a teen movie on the big screen.  Please note the movie will be rated PG-13. Visit the Teen Services website at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For teens in grades 6 – 12.

Registration requested by not required. If you have food allergies or restrictions, please email Dori in advance at deisenstat@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT: Dori Eisenstat  603-624-6550x7628
LOCATION: Auditorium
There are 25 spaces available.

Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we’ll watch a teen movie on the big screen.  Please note the movie will be rated PG-13. Visit the Teen Services website at www.teens.manchesterlibrary.org for movie selection updates. For teens in grades 6 – 12.

Registration requested by not required. If you have food allergies or restrictions, please email Dori in advance at deisenstat@manchesternh.gov.

CONTACT:
  Dori Eisenstat
  603.624.6550x7628
  

LOCATION: Auditorium

There are 25 spaces available.

Friday June 2, 2023
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Thursday June 8, 2023
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Thursday Evening Book Club - Death and the Penguin

Death and the penguine book coverGroup is reading "Death and the Penguin" by Andrei Kurkov. Hired to write obituaries of Kiev VIPs to be kept on file, Ukranian writer Viktor, who owns a penguin Misha, discovers he is writing death warrants when the VIPs die with regularity and realizes someone is writing his own obituary. You can join us in person or via Zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.  

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550 x7619
LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom
There are 15 spaces available.

Death and the penguine book coverGroup is reading "Death and the Penguin" by Andrei Kurkov. Hired to write obituaries of Kiev VIPs to be kept on file, Ukranian writer Viktor, who owns a penguin Misha, discovers he is writing death warrants when the VIPs die with regularity and realizes someone is writing his own obituary. You can join us in person or via Zoom. Registration is required. Call the information desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 to register, or to reserve a print copy.  

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550 x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt/Zoom

There are 15 spaces available.

Tuesday June 13, 2023
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Crocheted Cell Phone Bag

Aren’t there are days when you could just use a pocket or two, but your chosen outfit for the day has no pockets? What to do? Whip up one of these little crocheted cell phone bags to carry it with you.

Keep your cell phone safe and secure with this little crocheted bag. This small purse is lightweight and perfect for holding your mobile phone and a couple credit cards or other small items. In addition, it can also be used for other reasons, very flexible and utilizable in many ways. Not only can it contain phones, but also other valuables as a neat, light, and airy bag! 

These kits come with everything you’ll need to crochet one small crocheted bag. They are intended for adults and will be available at the Reference Desk in the Library Rotunda on Tuesday, June 13th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne Loomis at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 or   e-mail yloomis@manchesternh.gov.

Happy crafting

CONTACT: Yvonne Loomis  603-624-6550 X3319  yloomis2manchesternh.gov
LOCATION: Rotunda

Aren’t there are days when you could just use a pocket or two, but your chosen outfit for the day has no pockets? What to do? Whip up one of these little crocheted cell phone bags to carry it with you.

Keep your cell phone safe and secure with this little crocheted bag. This small purse is lightweight and perfect for holding your mobile phone and a couple credit cards or other small items. In addition, it can also be used for other reasons, very flexible and utilizable in many ways. Not only can it contain phones, but also other valuables as a neat, light, and airy bag! 

These kits come with everything you’ll need to crochet one small crocheted bag. They are intended for adults and will be available at the Reference Desk in the Library Rotunda on Tuesday, June 13th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne Loomis at 603-624-6550 ext. 7619 or   e-mail yloomis@manchesternh.gov.

Happy crafting

CONTACT:
  Yvonne Loomis
  603.624.6550 X3319
   yloomis2manchesternh.gov

LOCATION: Rotunda

Friday June 16, 2023
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Office of Youth Services

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT: Michael Quigley  617-416-6899
LOCATION: West Conference Room

Staff meeting.  For more information contact Michael Quigley at 617-416-6899

CONTACT:
  Michael Quigley
  617.416.6899
  

LOCATION: West Conference Room

Tuesday June 20, 2023
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MCL Trustee Meeting

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT: Denise van Zanten  603-624-6550
LOCATION: Winchell Room

Monthly meeting.

CONTACT:
  Denise van Zanten
  603.624.6550
  

LOCATION: Winchell Room

Tuesday June 27, 2023
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12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Brown Bag Book Club - 'The guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'

Group is reading "The guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shelter and Annie Barrows - The GLPPPS was born as an alibi to shield its members who were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans who occupied their island during WWII.  This charming, funny, deeply human and diverse cast of characters were all literature lovers, but what else were they up to?  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT: Information Department  603-624-6550x7619
LOCATION: Hunt Room

Group is reading "The guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shelter and Annie Barrows - The GLPPPS was born as an alibi to shield its members who were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans who occupied their island during WWII.  This charming, funny, deeply human and diverse cast of characters were all literature lovers, but what else were they up to?  For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7619

CONTACT:
  Information Department
  603.624.6550x7619
  

LOCATION: Hunt Room