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Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore, New England Author and American Historian

This month, our Rotunda display celebrates the work of Cambridge, Massachusetts–based author Jill Lepore. Lepore is a prominent American historian, writer, and professor known for making complex ideas about history, politics, and culture accessible to a broad…

Join the Library Foundation

The Manchester City Library Foundation is a nonprofit group that helps support the library through donations and community partnerships.

The outside of the historic manchester library with trees

Museum Passes

We offer passes to many local and regional museums. View museum passes, check availability, or make a reservation.

Seed Library

Visit our Seed Library, browse available seeds to take home and plant or share your seeds with others. 

Help Me Find My Next Book

Find your next read, let us know your preferences and we can help you discover new titles and authors.