Manchester City Library

Just a friendly reminder to “fall back” this weekend. Daylight savings ends on November 2nd.

Halloween is almost here! Visit the MCL Teen Area for supplies to create a jack-o-lantern using only paper and craft supplies. Can you come up with a unique design for your paper pumpkin?

Contact: Kate Norton, knorton@manchesternh.gov, 624-6550 x342

Are you ready to vote? Below are answers to questions you might have:

1. How late can I register to Vote?

Per the city website:
Last Chance To Register Before Election Day is this Saturday, 10 / 25 / 08.
Or, you can register on election day.

Bring 2 pieces of identification. However, it is wise to AVOID LONG LINES ON ELECTION DAY! REGISTER EARLY… You may register at the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours this week (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday) or at the Voter Registration Drives Wednesday, October 22 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the City Clerk’s office, or on Saturday October 25th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the City Clerk’s Office.

The City Clerk is located in the City Hall at One City Hall Plaza, Manchester.
For Questions on how to register to vote, please call (603) 624-6455.

2. Where Do I Vote?

3. I hate going into the booth and seeing all these names I’ve never seen before. Can I get a sample ballot that I can use to research local candidates beforehand?
Manchester City Ballots by Ward
Lists links for city ballots by Ward. Also includes absentee ballot request form and where to mail it. Need a ride to the poll? This is the place to find out.

4. I need information on absentee voting for uniformed and overseas citizens. Where do I go?
Federal Voting Assistance Program

5. I can’t decide who to vote For. Where do find FACTUAL information on the Presidential and Congressional Candidates?

OpenSecrets.org: Money in Politics — See Who’s Giving & Who’s Getting
Opensecrets is brought to you by the good folks at the Center for Responsive Politics in Washington D.C., founded in 1983 by U.S. Senators Frank Church (D-Idaho) and Hugh Scott (R-Pa.).
This site gives information on who is contributing to presidential and congressional candidates. For instance, if you click on the tab “Politics and Elections”, then click on “Presidential”, then choose a candidate you’d like to know more about by clicking on the name appearing below their picture, then click the smaller tab called “industries”, you can see a break-down of how much that candidate is getting from the top 20 industries. Try it! Website is updated monthly.

Project Vote Smart - American Government, Elections, Candidates and Voting
What is Senator Sununu’s entire voting record on the environment? What is Carol-Shea Porters entire voting record on business and consumer issues? These questions can be answered here. Save yourself time pouring over newspaper articles on the candidates and get to the answers you want quickly. Votesmart is set up for the voter and the voter only!

6. How do I get Information on local candidates?

After an exhaustive search on several state web sites, as well as the 2 major party state web sites and after consulting with my faithful co-workers, the result is: there’s no easy answer here. I found information at candidate web sites (although this information won’t be impartial) and by Googling their name. One candidate is even on Wikipedia! The good old newspaper will also have information on local candidates, too.

7. I have other questions, like, I’m a student in New Hampshire–Where do I vote?
What district am I in? Who ran for governor in 2004 and how did they do in my county? Where do I get a list of all registered lobbyists in New Hampshire?
Below is Miscellaneous New Hampshire Voter Information
New Hampshire State Election Office

The presidential and congressional voting information can also be found on the government documents section of the library website.
At the website, go to: Research>Government Documents

Most important thing? Please don’t forget to vote on November 4.

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.