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Today’s Tidbit

February 12th, 2024 · Books, Children, City Library, Foundation, Main Branch, Teens, Today's Tidbit, West Branch, William Cashin Senior Activity Center

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“I don’t have a favorite book. I have hundreds.”

~John Green

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Today’s Tidbit

February 11th, 2024 · Books, Children, City Library, Main Branch, Today's Tidbit, West Branch, William Cashin Senior Activity Center

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“Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.”

~ C.S. Lewis

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Coming Soon!

February 10th, 2024 · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch

These pretties will be available on Tuesday, February 13th, in the library rotunda while supplies last. These kits come with everything needed to make at least one beaded felt heart. They are for adults only, as the kits include beads and a sewing needle. For more information, please contact Yvonne at [email protected] or call the Information Desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620.

Happy crafting!

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Today’s Tidbit

February 10th, 2024 · Books, City Library, Foundation, Main Branch, News, Today's Tidbit, West Branch, William Cashin Senior Activity Center

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“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

~ Maya Angelou

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Today’s Tidbit

February 9th, 2024 · Books, City Library, Main Branch, News, Today's Tidbit, West Branch, William Cashin Senior Activity Center

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“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

~Toni Morrison

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Presidential Fun Facts

February 9th, 2024 · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch

Were George Washington’s teeth made from wood…or not? Which president got a speeding ticket for riding his horse and buggy too fast through the streets Washington, D.C.? Who was the first presidential candidate to use campaign buttons? You can find the answers to these questions, and more, this month in our U.S. Presidents’ display. Presidents’ Day is February 19th, and what better way to bring so many of our long dead presidents and first ladies to life than with fun stories and bits of trivia? Our display includes fiction, nonfiction, biographies and DVDs.

Here’s a challenge for you: Can you name all the Presidents in order? We’ve included a picture to get your started!

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Spring Concert: New England Irish Harp Orchestra

February 8th, 2024 · City Library, Events, Main Branch

The Manchester City Library is excited to host the New England Irish Harp Orchestra on Thursday March 7, 2024. The program will be held in the Auditorium at the Manchester City Library beginning at 6:30pm. Come join us for an exciting concert of Traditional Irish tunes!

The New England Irish Harp Orchestra (NEIHO) performs Traditional Irish dance tunes, slow airs, and songs.  Members span a wide age range and come from New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  The Orchestra has been performing for nineteen years throughout New England and Ireland. The Director, Regina Delaney, is a NH State Council on the Arts artist on the Traditional Arts and Arts in Health Care Roster.  NEIHO is first and foremost a musical community, embracing the unique joy of music that comes from playing together. Their members ranging in from their 20s to their 80s, all share a common hope: to bring to listeners the same joy they feel through our music. NEIHO has been featured at the ICONS festival, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, the Balsams Wilderness luxury resort, and on New Hampshire Public Radio. Whether through their live performances or recordings, The New England Irish Harp Orchestra’s hope is to bring a little Erin magic into your lives.

Learn more about the New England Irish Harp Orchestra here: http://www.neiho.org

For questions, call Emily Mierswaat 603-624-6550 x7620 or [email protected]

Or Sue Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or [email protected]

Signup for this program is not required, but if you’d like a reminder email, you can sign up through our library calendar! Visit www.manchesterlibrary.org and click on “Upcoming Events” to view the library calendar. Click here to be taken directly to the event, or copy and paste the link below into your browser.

https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=MANCHCITY&EventID=7471270

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Today’s Tidbit

February 8th, 2024 · Books, City Library, Main Branch, West Branch

“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s soul.”

~ Carol Joyce Oates

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February Adult Take & Make Craft Kits

February 7th, 2024 · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

Coming soon!

February’s Adult Take & Make Craft Kits will drop on Tuesday morning, February 13th, in the library rotunda. These pretties would be wonderful hanging from some white branches or as sachets slipped secretly into your sweetie’s pocket. These kits will come with everything needed to make at least one beaded felt heart. As these kits include small beads and a sewing needle, they are meant for adults only. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact Yvonne at [email protected] or call the Information Desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620.

Happy crafting!

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Celebrate Black History Month

February 7th, 2024 · Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Movies, Streaming Movies & Music, Teens, West Branch

Celebrate Black History Month with this curated collection on Kanopy. Learn more about the remarkable achievements and the heroes who’ve paved the way for change with these narrative films and documentaries: http://kanopy.com/category/40898. #blackhistorymonth

Manchester City Library card holders can sign up for a Kanopy account here.

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