Manchester City Library

Bringing an attitude that is all their own, the New England Winds create an intimate musical setting that will capture the imagination of any audience. This group of five is well versed in traditional quintet repertoire and performs musical selections ranging from the 18th century to the contemporary period. With the talents of the band’s staff arrangers, the group surprises the listener with their grasp of popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music. Tailoring programs to their audiences, the New England Winds is equally popular with all ages. Each concert is an entertaining combination of musical excellence. This concert is free and open to the public.

The New Hampshire Room will be closed from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. You may make materials requests at the information desk.

We are proud to be the host city for the 2008 New England Library Conference. The conference has over 550 registered participants.

The first day of programs went very well and the exhibit hall is definitely a place to visit! Make sure to take part in the silent auction with winners to be announced at the NELA games tonight (Monday).

Welcome to Manchester!

A little over a year ago I was contacted by Jonathan Cote regarding a bequest his Uncle had made to the Manchester City Library. From the library’s archives I was able to discover that Mr. Cote had an attachment to our West Branch by being a member of our Friends group. And from Jonathan I learned about the Cote family’s connection to the Westside of Manchester. I learned of his uncle’s love of books, history, art and music.

The Library Trustees, Staff and myself can never thank Mr. Cote for his bequest but we can help to honor his memory. The funds we have received from his estate have been added to our endowment as the Allen Gene Cote Trust Fund. We are honored to have had his family members help us dedicate our Branch’s periodical room as the Allen Gene Cote Reading Room on Friday, October 10th. It was a pleasure to meet the family members and share memories of a man who truly had a passion for helping others.

Denise M. van Zanten
Library Director

It’s Twilight at the Manchester City Library! Stephanie Meyer’s critically acclaimed novel, Twilight, is hitting the big screen on November 21st. To celebrate the movie, we are throwing a party for those in grades 4 and up who are as excited about the movie as we are. Come enjoy refreshments and activities as well as a reading from the book.

Contact:
Kate Norton, knorton@manchesternh.gov, 624-6550 ext. 342, AIM: katehwtt