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It’s been a great year for book lovers; so many incredible books have come out that it can be hard to choose just one.

Best Books of 2024

Best Books of 2024

by Susan Harmon | Nov 29, 2024 | Books, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

It’s been a great year for book lovers; so many incredible books have come out that it can be hard to choose just one.

MCL library director Denise van Zanten is the recipient of the 2024 Ann Geisel Award of Merit!

MCL library director Denise van Zanten is the recipient of the 2024 Ann Geisel Award of Merit!

by Susan Harmon | Nov 8, 2024 | Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

Congratulations, Denise!!

Flood repair update!

Flood repair update!

by Susan Harmon | Nov 8, 2024 | Books, Events, Main Branch, News

View 2024 emergency repairs at the library.

4th Annual Staff Pumpkin Design Contest

4th Annual Staff Pumpkin Design Contest

by Susan Harmon | Oct 2, 2024 | Events, Main Branch, News

Halloween is approaching quickly.Halloween is approaching quickly. The library has many different materials for Halloween celebrations at home. Take a look at the pumpkins from our 2024 holiday contest.

The True Cost of Digital Content

The True Cost of Digital Content

by Susan Harmon | Sep 16, 2024 | Books, News

How much does digital content cost the library?

Flood repair update!

Why did it rain in the library?

by Susan Harmon | Sep 4, 2024 | Books, Children, Events, Main Branch, News

It is a blessing and a privilege to work in such a beautiful and historic building such as the Carpenter Memorial Library. Sometimes this blessing also comes with headaches and heartaches. Early Tuesday morning library staff discovered a slow but steady seepage of...
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