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Library catalog down Mon. 10/21-Wed. 10/23

October 17th, 2024 · Children, City Library, E-Books, Library Databases, Main Branch, Museum Passes, News, Technology, Teens, West Branch

The library’s catalog will be unavailable Mon., 10/21-Wed., 10/23 as we bring the Leach Library in Londonderry into the GMILCS consortium. Here’s what you need to know. During those three days:

  • You must bring your library card if you wish to check out library materials. We cannot look up your account by name.
  • You will not be able to search the library’s catalog or request books. Neither can library staff.
  • No library materials will be due Mon. 10/21-Wed. 10/23. Any materials that would have been due during those dates are due Thu. 10/24.
  • You cannot renew library materials or pay fines.
  • For museum passes, contact the children’s reference desk at (603) 624-6550 x 7628.
  • Access to eBooks, music and movies through Libby, CloudLibrary, Hoopla and Kanopy will remain available, as will our research databases during the down time.
  • The Internet, WiFi and printing will also remain available.

Please contact us at (603) 624-6550 x 7619 or [email protected] if you have any questions. 

Leach Library Londonderry main entrance

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Arts & Crafts

October 17th, 2024 · Art Room, Books, City Library, Main Branch

Did you enjoy the library’s 3rd annual Staff Art Show? Check out one of these arts and crafts books on display in the rotunda and try your hand at it yourself. We have a variety of books on painting, crocheting, drawing, needle point, macramé, and many more in the library’s art room located on the second floor.

Read more about the type of art in the Staff Art Show
Check out a book on a similar subject in our library catalog

Arts & Crafts text in black in white with line drawings of art supplies, overlaying a montage of library staff artwork

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Street Art and Manchester

October 15th, 2024 · Art Room, Books, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch

Greetings From Manchester on Hanover Street

Downtown Manchester’s buildings are a lot more vibrant than they used to be. The beautiful and colorful murals are the products of the now annual mural festival called “Community Canvas” which showcases a thriving art community in Manchester and southern New Hampshire. The arts, cultural and historic district in downtown Manchester is where you’ll find New Hampshire’s biggest collection of street art. As new artists work within the community to showcase their one-of-a-kind masterpieces, this outdoor gallery expands each year. So, get out and take a walk around town to enjoy these free, vibrant and important local art displays. Curious to know more about this thought-provoking art movement? Consider visiting the library and see our display featuring some beautiful art books about graffiti and street art that you can check out and take home to enjoy.

See you in the Art Room!

The Cityscape Mural on Elm Stre
Cat Alley
Cat Alley

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Fall Book Sale

October 12th, 2024 · Book Sale, Book Sale, Books, Children, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Teens

Our Fall book sale will take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Winchell Room.

The pricing will be $10 per average sized grocery bag. Bring your own bag or we can provide one. Fill it up with whatever materials can fit! Individual items can also be purchased for $2 each for hardcover books and $1 each for most other materials.

All proceeds from this book sale will go towards our very popular museum pass program. For more information, please contact Caleb Moshier at 603-624-6550 ext. 7631.

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Paranormal Mysteries

October 10th, 2024 · Books, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch, News

October is here which means that the witches, ghosts and vampires are on the prowl. This month the mysteries all feature a paranormal element to chill you to your core. Join sorcerers and psychic detectives as they try to right wrongs and untangle webs of lies. Be warned however, that some of these protagonists wish they hadn’t meddled with dark magics. It is too late for them to stray from the path but not for you. So, enter the dark woods if you dare.

Here is a link for mysteries that go bump in the night.

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Lord of the Flies

October 8th, 2024 · Book Group, Books, City Library, Events, Hybrid Programs, Main Branch, News

Join us on Wednesday evening for our book discussion on the literary classic, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. For help locating a copy of the book or for more information please contact the Information Desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620. See you at the book discussion!

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Columbus Day ~ Monday October 14th

October 7th, 2024 · Children, City Library, Events, Library Closings, Library Hours, Main Branch, News, West Branch

Both libraries will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day. We will re-open at our normal times on Tuesday and look forward to seeing you then.

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday.

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Election Time – Be Election Ready!

October 5th, 2024 · City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch, News, West Branch

The Presidential election is less than a month away!  As citizens of this country, it is our right and duty to vote. 

Here at the library, we want to make sure you have access to non-partisan information that will help you make an informed choice based on reliable, unbiased facts. We have compiled a list of websites below to help you look at the facts regarding the upcoming election objectively. Remember to stop by the library rotunda and check out our display featuring election and voting materials to aid in your decision making.

Get out and vote!

Manchester Voting Information

Vote411

USA.gov

OpenSecrets

Ballotpedia

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

VoteSmart

For Manchester voters:
Voter Registration Requirements
Where do I vote?
Sample Ballots by Manchester Ward and N.H. towns (use the drop-down menu)

More questions? Please visit or call the Manchester City Clerk’s office at: (603) 624-6455 during their normal business hours.

See you at the polls!

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October Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ October 8th

October 3rd, 2024 · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

Kind notes, jar of smiles, they come with many names but share the same sentiments. Join me in October as we create beautiful, embellished gratitude jars. Create your own special place in which to keep your precious secrets, quotes, memories, sayings, notes and thoughts of gratitude tucked safely away in a lovely personalized and decorated jar. Another nifty idea would be for you to start collecting them on Thanksgiving, which would be a lovely family friendly holiday activity, and then share them at the Christmas or New Year’s holidays. The contents will be a pleasant reminder of treasured memories when you revisit them later. Let your own creativity and serendipity be your guide for this craft project.

Kits come with everything you will need to embellish your own gratitude jar. They will be available in the Library Rotunda on Tuesday, October 8th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620 or email her at [email protected].

Need extra help or inspiration with this month’s craft? Consider coming to our special craft coaching event on Thursday, October 24th from 6-7 PM in the Hunt Room. This program is for folks who have already picked up their craft kit earlier and need some extra encouragement and help.

Happy crafting!

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The West Manchester Branch Library Closings

October 3rd, 2024 · City Library, Events, Library Closings, News, Technology, West Branch

The West Manchester Branch Library will be closed on October 10th and 11th for renovations for our new Makerspace area. If you have any suggestions for activities or equipment, then please contact us with the link below.

https://www.manchester.lib.nh.us/About-Us/Contact-Us

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