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Robert Parker remembered.

January 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books, City Library, Events, Foundation, News

The evening of May 17, 2006 was a very special night for the library. Robert Parker was the speaker at the Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser, and those of us who were fans looked forward to finding out what he was really like.
After being introduced to the capacity crowd in the auditorium, he stepped to the [...]

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The Winter 2009/10 newsletter is here!

December 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Children, City Library, Events, Foundation, Main Branch, News, Newsletter, Teens, West Branch

The latest issue of MCL Notes is here!  Check it out for details about programs for all ages at the main and west libraries from now through February, as well as news articles and other information.  You can also sign up to receive future issues of newsletter via email for your convenience.
MCL Notes – Winter [...]

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An Evening with the Author: Archer Mayor

October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Books, City Library, Events, Foundation, Main Branch

Mystery fans, treat yourself to a visit with Archer Mayor, author of the highly acclaimed, Vermont-based mystery series featuring detective Joe Gunther. Mr. Mayor will be reading from and autographing his new novel, The Price of Malice, on Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM in the library auditorium. Copies of the book will be available [...]

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National Library Week is now

April 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Foundation, News, Teens, Trustees, West Branch

April 12th- 18th is National Library Week. To celebrate this annual event we have programs planned including our annual Foundation Author Fundraiser on April 15th. Please contact Mary at 624-6550 x311 for tickets on sale now for $50 a person. Come join us for a fun filled night as the main library is [...]

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Killer Antiques by Jane K. Cleland, special guest blogger

March 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Books, City Library, Events, Foundation, News

An old map. A mahogany table. A scrimshaw tooth. James McNeil Whistler’s pallet. Rare? Maybe. Fakes? Perhaps. Real? It’s possible. If these objects are genuine… how much are they worth?
The antiques appraisal process is complex. Among other factors that appraisers consider are:

How many were created in the first place? (rarity)
How many are extant? (scarcity)
What condition [...]

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Library Internet Computers Unavailable 3/18-3/20 to make way for improvements

March 13th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Children, City Library, Events, Foundation, News, Technology, Trustees

Over the last decade computers have made startling inroads to our lives— libraries are no exception. Computers and the Internet are one of the most popular services libraries offer. As we all become more sophisticated computer users our needs and expectations have outpaced the capabilities of our library computers. That is why we are proud [...]

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Foundation news

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments · City Library, Foundation, Newsletter

The Library Foundation is pleased to announce that Michael Landry joined the board this past Fall. Mr. Landry is a longtime Manchester resident with a solo law practice and currently serves as the Chairman of the Manchester Planning Board. The Foundation is actively recruiting new board members to assist with raising funds for the library.
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The Winchell Room

January 9th, 2009 · No Comments · City Library, Foundation, Main Branch, NH Room, Newsletter

The Winchell Room now has brand new flooring, and the room is once again open for library programs.
In the 1980s, the former Periodical Room became the Winchell Room and the Library Foundation furnished the room with a kitchen and made it a multi-purpose room for programs and training. But, why name it the Winchell Room? [...]

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What’s the Library worth to you?

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Books, Children, City Library, Foundation, Government Documents, NH Room, News, Teens, Trustees

It’s easy to take the things that we’re used to for granted. Lately we’ve been much more aware that things like affordable gas or, for some of us, electricity are not as dependable as it once seemed. Well, the same could be said for libraries. Most communities in this country have at [...]

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