You didn’t even have to swim to Make a Splash at the Manchester City Library this summer. Children and teens alike participated in our annual summer reading program. The theme for children, pre-school to fifth grade was Make a Splash-Read! This summer we saw a huge increase in participation with 414 children with over half [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Summer Reading Program'
What a summer!
August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Ages 0-2, Ages 2-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-13, Children, City Library, Events, Friends of the West Manchester Community Library, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-12, Grades K-2, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program, Teens, Uncategorized, West Branch
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Have you seen us?
July 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Children, City Library, Main Branch, News, Summer Reading Program, Teens
Missing – One twenty-four inch toilet bowl plunger with a yellow wooden handle and a black rubber suction-cup. The handle was artfully adorned with one inch blue tape spirally down it’s length. Likewise, the handle was hand painted with stick-figure boys and girls along with colorful flowers. The plunger was signed by the artist. It [...]
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Make a Splash! Summer Reading Kickoff
June 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Children, Events, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program
Today is the day: the start of the summer reading program! Incidentally, it’s also the longest day of the year (summer solstice). So…who wants to party? Stop by our summer reading kickoff event, today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Winchell Room. Drop in anytime during the two hour event—we’ll have games, crafts, snacks, [...]
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Teen Summer Reading Program
June 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Summer Reading Program, Teens
Area teens are invited to “Make Waves @ Your Library” this summer by participating in the Manchester City Library’s teen summer reading library program from June 21 to August 6. Teens are invited to come to the Library and read for prizes as well as to take part in special events offered throughout the summer. [...]
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Summertime and the Reading is…FUN
June 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Books, Children, City Library, News, Summer Reading Program
Are you looking for something free and fun for something for your children to do this summer? Join us at the Manchester City Library for our annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is, “Summertime and the Reading is…FUN.” Between June 29th and August 7th the children’s department will offer a variety [...]
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Teen Summer Reading Program
May 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments · City Library, Grades 6-12, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program, Teens, West Branch
Teens think the library is only a place you go to study? Think again! The Manchester City Library will entertain you with hot reads, cool activities and nifty prizes! Youths ages 12 through 18 are invited to participate in the teen summer reading program from June 29th to August 7th.
Participation is easy, [...]
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Lapsit Storytime
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Children, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program
Storytimes for parents and children 23 months and younger. Registration is requested.
For more information, please contact the Children’s Department via email or 624-6550 ext. 314.
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Reptile Encounters
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Children, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program
Reptiles once ruled Earth, and today they rule the imaginations of kids of all ages. Learn the fascinating histories and modern realities of lizards, snakes, crocodilians, turtles & tortoises! They are not the monsters to be feared that some think, but they all deserve our protection and respect.
For more information, please contact Mary Gallant via [...]
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Cardboard Tube Kangaroos
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Children, Main Branch, Summer Reading Program
Children’s Summer Craft. Registration is requested. For more information, please contact the Children’s Room via email or at 624-6550 ext. 328.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles – Movie
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Books, Children, Main Branch, Movies, Summer Reading Program
From the moment the Grace family moves into a secluded old house peculiar things start to happen. Unable to explain the accidents and strange disappearances the Grace children Jared, Simon and Mallory start to investigate and find the unbelievable truth of the Spiderwick Estate and the amazing creatures that inhabit it.
All ages are welcome. For [...]
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