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NH Communities Read Frederick Douglass

June 10th, 2025 · No Comments · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

The Manchester NAACP is hosting a public reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is your Fourth of July” speech on June 28th as part of the NH Black Heritage Trail’s annual reading event. The same event will be happening all across the state (https://blackheritagetrailnh.org/frederick-douglass-statewide-readings/).  We invite anyone from the community to read a portion […]

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What is bigfoot?

December 3rd, 2024 · Comments Off on What is bigfoot? · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Events, Manchester West Branch Library

Did you know that there are sightings in the Bay State? You might walk away with morequestions than answers. Come listen to the Bigfoot presentation and ask your own questions about the Sasquatch and the Paranormal. Join Monsterland author and Leominster, MA native Ronny LeBlanc from Discovery Channel’s Expedition Bigfoot and Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught […]

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A Local History Lecture

March 31st, 2024 · Comments Off on A Local History Lecture · Author Talk, Bookmobile, City Library, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Local Author Series, Main Branch, News, NH Room

Join us for a rollicking & shiver’me’timbers good time!

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Attend Tomorrow’s Program Virtually!

January 8th, 2024 · Comments Off on Attend Tomorrow’s Program Virtually! · Author Talk, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs, Writer's Group

Due to the impending snow storm, ‘Self Publishing with Jamie Orr’ on Tuesday January 9 is now being offered via Zoom. Those who signed up will receive an email with the link to join virtually.

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Flashbulb Memories Author Talk

September 6th, 2023 · Comments Off on Flashbulb Memories Author Talk · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Events

Set in 1960s Manchester and based on a real murder, Flashbulb Memories is a tale of lost innocence, resilience in the face of fear, and the redeeming power of family love.

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Author Talk: The Original Bucky Lew: Basketball’s First Black Professional, by Chris Boucher

August 26th, 2023 · Comments Off on Author Talk: The Original Bucky Lew: Basketball’s First Black Professional, by Chris Boucher · Author Talk, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

Join author Chris Boucher for a look back at the world of professional basketball circa 1902. On Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Bucky Lew became basketball’s first Black professional when he stepped onto the court in 1902. In a career that spanned roughly 25 years, he was also the first Black […]

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Summer MCL Notes Newsletter!

May 31st, 2023 · Comments Off on Summer MCL Notes Newsletter! · Author Talk, Bookmobile, Books, Children, City Library, Events, Family Fare, Main Branch, News, Newsletter, Summer Reading Program, Teen Summer Reading Program, Teens

We’ve got lots of things going on this summer!

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“Tell Them To Be Quiet and Wait”

May 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on “Tell Them To Be Quiet and Wait” · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch

A remarkable story of love, friendship, rejection, and acceptance that shows how much, and how little things have changed for women in higher education.

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Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England

February 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch

The Manchester City Library invites you to a live performance of ‘Tangled Lives’ by Jo Radner on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:30pm. This event will be held in the auditorium.

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Best Bike Rides in New England

November 25th, 2022 · Comments Off on Best Bike Rides in New England · Author Talk, Books, City Library, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

The Northeast provides some of the most exciting cycling in the United States: sweeping vistas, seaside towns, fall colors, and more.

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