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Sign up starting June 1 to participate in the Manchester City Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program!

May 29th, 2025 · Adult Summer Reading Program, Books, City Library, E-Books, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library

For the fourth year running, the Manchester City library is pleased to offer reading incentives for all adults, ages 18+! Registration can take place any time after June 1, and the program runs from June 23 to August 8. Keep reading for more information on how to participate!

Registration:

Paperless: Sign up, log reading and activity, and enter raffles online at manchesternh.readsquared.com or download the ReadSquared app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Unplugged: Visit the Info Desk at the Library’s Main Branch on Pine Street! Keep track using the paper log sheets included in your welcome packet. Visit the Info Desk to submit your activity logs and exchange points for raffle tickets.

Earn Points by tracking your reading (up to 300 minutes per day) and by completing Mission activities!

Win Prizes by exchanging your points for raffle tickets. We have weekly raffles and one grand prize. Reach 1000 minutes to earn a coupon from a local business.

  • Each raffle ticket costs 100 points
  • You can only win one raffle prize during the Summer Reading Program, so purchase your tickets carefully!
  • Raffle tickets will be drawn weekly on Friday at 8:30am, with the exception of the 4th of July holiday where the raffle will be drawn on the following Monday. All tickets must be claimed by that time to qualify for entry.
  • 21+ prizes require ID at pickup.

Raffle Prizes:

  • June 27: Angela’s Pasta and Cheese pasta dinner with wine gift basket (21+ only)!
  • July 7: Copper Cave gift certificate!
  • July 11: Game night party pack with games, snacks and coasters!
  • July 18: YMCA three month family membership!
  • July 25: Gardening themed gift bag with tea towel, coasters and stationary!
  • August 1: Two winners! Palace Theater voucher for two tickets!
  • August 8: RegenTEA gift basket with assorted tea, tea pot and cups, honey spoons and a Jane Austen boxed set!
  • GRAND PRIZE! August 8: Currier Museum Household Membership!

Start Reading!

Check out some Fiction and Nonfiction suggestions in our catalog and on display in the Main Library Rotunda!

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June Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ Guatemalan Worry Dolls

May 27th, 2025 · Adult Summer Reading Program, Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Newsletter

Join us in June as we make our own worry dolls to chase our worries and fears away!

Worry Dolls are traditional little dolls originally made in the beautiful country of Guatemala. The idea is simple. If at night you find yourself worrying about things (And worries have a habit of bothering you when you are trying to sleep, right?), you tell your worries to these little dolls and place them under your pillow. It is said that the person relinquishes their worries to the dolls during the night and by the next morning, all sorrows are said to have been taken away by the worry doll and the person can move forward, refreshed the next day. Traditional worry dolls are used by both children and adults alike. They are small and made from things like match sticks and scraps of fabric. Nowadays, there are lots of variations on making these bright and colorful dolls. Our versions will be made as folk-art peg dolls. Kits will be available in the Library Rotunda on Tuesday, June 10th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne L. at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620 or e-mail [email protected].
Happy crafting!

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The NH Commission on Aging wants to hear from you!

May 20th, 2025 · Uncategorized

Please join the New Hampshire Commission on Aging in the Hunt Room at the Manchester City Library at 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for a discussion to share your ideas, needs, and opinions on living a long life in New Hampshire.

AgeWellNH is a program of NH Commission on Aging to create a 10-year blue print to make NH a great place to live a long life. The AgeWellNH plan addresses all aspects of aging including housing, transportation, health, caregiving, community engagement, workforce and more.

The NH State Legislature created the Commission on Aging (COA) to advise both the Governor and members of the legislature on issues related to aging. Commission members represent all corners of the state and a range of interests and expertise. The COA is developing a 10-year plan that explores all facets of NH life and services as they converge around aging, including housing, transportation, social engagement, health care services and access, legal representation and more.

Presently team members are talking with nurses, social workers, libraries, older adult services professionals, and more to gather feedback about the diverse experiences around aging in the state. And we want to talk to you! We are barnstorming New Hampshire in May and June meeting at libraries, senior centers and other important community spots to talk to community members about their experiences, needs and ideas around making NH an even better place to live a long life.

Please take 5 minutes to share your opinion here! Your ideas, priorities and opinions are vital to the plan. What is most important to you?

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Coming soon! Adult Summer Reading!

May 20th, 2025 · Adult Summer Reading Program, Books, City Library, Events, Library Promotions, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

Once again, the Manchester City Library will running an Adult Summer Reading Program, open to participants 18+! This year’s theme is Color Our World. Stop by the Information Desk after June 1st to pick up your welcome packet which includes info on the program, raffles, missions, and a reading log.

Be sure to log your reading and complete missions to earn points. Points are used to purchase raffle tickets to our 8 weekly raffles. Raffles this year include a voucher to the Palace Theater, a gift certificate to the Copper Cave, and a family membership to the Currier Museum, among others.

The program will run June 23-August 8 and registration opens on June 1st.

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Libraries Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

May 19th, 2025 · Children, City Library, Events, Library Closings, Library Hours, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library

Both the Manchester City Library and the West Manchester Branch Library will be closed Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at our regular times. We hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday.

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Take the Age Friendly Survey!

May 14th, 2025 · Uncategorized

The Library is happy to announce that staff are participating on an Advisory Committee to help develop an Age Friendly Action Plan for the City of Manchester.   The committee greatly needs your input as we follow “AARP’s 8 Domains of Livability and will aim to create a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for seniors across Manchester.”  The library is participating in a survey online as well as providing paper copies at upcoming library programs for your participation.   Thank you for helping with this community endeavor!

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June Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ Guatemalan Worry Dolls

May 13th, 2025 · Adult Summer Reading Program, Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Newsletter

Join us in June as we make our own worry dolls to chase our worries and fears away!

Worry Dolls are traditional little dolls originally made in the beautiful country of Guatemala. The idea is simple. If at night you find yourself worrying about things (And worries have a habit of bothering you when you are trying to sleep, right?), you tell your worries to these little dolls and place them under your pillow. It is said that the person relinquishes their worries to the dolls during the night and by the next morning, all sorrows are said to have been taken away by the worry doll and the person can move forward, refreshed the next day. Traditional worry dolls are used by both children and adults alike. They are small and made from things like match sticks and scraps of fabric. Nowadays, there are lots of variations on making these bright and colorful dolls. Our versions will be made as folk-art peg dolls. Kits will be available in the Library Rotunda on Tuesday, June 10th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne L. at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620 or e-mail [email protected].
Happy crafting!

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Derby Days

May 5th, 2025 · Art Room, Books, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Manchester West Branch Library

“To ride on a horse is to fly without wings.” – Unknown poet

Known as the “Sport of Kings”, horse racing is popular all across the world. The horse racing books in our derby display will give a glimpse of what life is like in this glamorous and competitive industry. From the Kentucky Derby to the Grand National, horse races have become some of the biggest events in the sporting world.

Read up on of horse racing and embrace the incredible passion and history that defines this sport.

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Closing early at 12:00 PM, noon on Thursday, May 8th and the Branch will be closed

May 5th, 2025 · City Library, Events, Library Closings, Library Hours, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

The Manchester City Library and the Manchester West Branch Library will be closing at 12:00 PM noon, on Thursday, May 8th, for the “world’s largest taco tour“. The Manchester West Branch Library will not open that day. For more information about the taco tour and for the taco tour map please visit the official website here.

See you at the taco stands!

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May 1st program Morphs & Milestones Cancelled

May 1st, 2025 · Uncategorized

This program is cancelled due to presenter illness. We are sorry for any inconvenience!

We will be having a family movie and chalk art in place of the Morphs & Milestones program.

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