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UPDATE re: Proposed Amendment to Close the State Library

March 25th, 2025 · No Comments · Adult Summer Reading Program, Books, City Library, E-Books, News, Summer Reading Program, Teen Summer Reading Program

After numerous state residents emailed elected officials overnight, expressing their concerns to the NH State House Finance Committee, we are thrilled to report that the proposed amendment to close the State Library was withdrawn today by the primary sponsor, for which we are very grateful. Thanks to the active voices of patrons like you, the […]

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Executive Order Reducing the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Its Impact on New Hampshire Library Users

March 18th, 2025 · 2 Comments · Adult Summer Reading Program, Books, City Library, E-Books, News, Summer Reading Program, Teen Summer Reading Program

An executive order issued Friday, March 14th, 2025 calls for the reduction and elimination of functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is an independent federal agency that supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. This decision will greatly impact Manchester residents and Granite Staters. In our […]

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Adult DIY Kits available at West Branch!

March 13th, 2025 · No Comments · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Manchester West Branch Library, News, Newsletter

Constellation Luminary adult craft kits are still available at the West Branch! Kits will come with the materials needed to make two beautiful night-sky luminaries. For more information about this craft please contact Yvonne Loomis at (603) 624-6550 Ext. 7620 or e-mail [email protected].

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Pinecone Bird Feeder Take & Make Kits

February 11th, 2025 · Comments Off on Pinecone Bird Feeder Take & Make Kits · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

It’s for the birds!

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Getting to know Hoopla

February 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on Getting to know Hoopla · Books, Children, City Library, E-Books, Library Databases, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, Streaming Movies & Music, Technology

Did you notice that Hoopla has returned to Manchester City Library?

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Why is my digital hold taking so long?

February 3rd, 2025 · Comments Off on Why is my digital hold taking so long? · Books, City Library, E-Books, Library Databases, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News, Technology

Why is my digital hold taking so long?

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System upgrade: library catalog will be unavailable.

January 27th, 2025 · Comments Off on System upgrade: library catalog will be unavailable. · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News, Technology

On Thursday, January 30th, our public catalog will be down for part of the day for a system upgrade. Access to the Internet, CloudLibrary, Overdrive, Kanopy and the Transparent Language databases will be available. For assistance please call us at 624-6550 x 7620 or email us a [email protected]. We thank you for your patience as we […]

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West Branch Library Closed Monday, January 27th!

January 27th, 2025 · Comments Off on West Branch Library Closed Monday, January 27th! · City Library, Events, Library Closings, Manchester West Branch Library, News

The Manchester West Branch Library will be closed today, Monday January 27th. Should you need assistance please call us at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620 or visit us at the Main Branch Library at 405 Pine Street. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ Pinecone Birdfeeders

January 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ Pinecone Birdfeeders · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Children, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News, Newsletter, Teens

The annual winter wild bird survey brings out the competitive spirit in my family! Do squirrels count?

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January Adult Take & Make Craft Kits @ the West Branch ~ Constellation Luminaries

January 13th, 2025 · Comments Off on January Adult Take & Make Craft Kits @ the West Branch ~ Constellation Luminaries · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Manchester West Branch Library, News

These Take & make kits drop on Tuesday, January 14th at the West Branch library! Happy crafting.

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