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Best Books of 2024

November 29th, 2024 · No Comments · Books, City Library, 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.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 19th, 2024 · No Comments · City Library, Events, Library Closings, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library

Both libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Friday at our normal times and look forward to seeing you then. We wish you all a happy holiday.

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December Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ Wine Glass Charms

November 15th, 2024 · No Comments · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

Party season is upon us! Let’s celebrate by creating your own festive wine glass charms. Wine glass charms are small, delightful and practical accessories that add a touch of elegance and individuality to any gathering. These ‘charming’ adornments not only serve as decorative elements but also help guests identify their glasses, preventing mix-ups and unnecessary […]

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National Adoption Day: November 23rd

November 12th, 2024 · No Comments · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News, Teens

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, we celebrate National Adoption Day. This day was created in part to bring attention to the children in the foster care system waiting to be adopted. This day is special to me: two of my cousins were adopted. Check out an inspirational Christian fiction book with an adoption inspired theme. […]

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

November 8th, 2024 · 2 Comments · City Library, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

The Manchester City Library is thrilled to announce that our director, Denise van Zanten, was named the 2024 recipient of the Ann Geisel Award of Merit from the NH Library Association (NHLA) during their annual Fall Business Meeting & Conference on Wednesday, 11/6/24 in Plymouth, NH. The award is named in memory of Ann Geisel […]

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Flood repair update!

November 8th, 2024 · No Comments · Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News

A burst pipe in a second-floor staff restroom over the Labor Day weekend led to a rainforest scenario in the stacks which holds our government documents and most of our non-fiction books. We are happy to report that the repair work has started.  Here is the list of what this project entails: Please continue to […]

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Closed for Veterans Day

November 4th, 2024 · No Comments · City Library, Events, Library Closings, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library

Both libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen at our normal times on Tuesday, and we look forward to seeing you then.  We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Thank you, veterans, for your bravery, dedication and service.

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Trick or Treat in Manchester tonight!

October 31st, 2024 · Comments Off on Trick or Treat in Manchester tonight! · Children, City Library, Events, Manchester West Branch Library, Teens

Just a reminder that Trick-or-Treat is tonight from 6-8 pm here in Manchester. (We’ve been getting calls!) There’s still time to run out and grab that last minute bag of candy! Also, here’s a list of times for other towns in New Hampshire. https://www.wmur.com/…/new-hampshire-trick-or…/62452783 Happy Halloween!

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Election Day

October 29th, 2024 · Comments Off on Election Day · City Library, Events, Library Closings, Library Displays, Main Branch, News

The Manchester City Library and the Manchester West Branch Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th, in observance of Election Day.  If you need to locate information regarding voter registration or for questions about where to vote in Tuesday’s State General Election here in Manchester please follow these links to the City of Manchester’s […]

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DEA Prescription Drug Takeback Day

October 23rd, 2024 · Comments Off on DEA Prescription Drug Takeback Day · City Library, Events, Main Branch, Manchester West Branch Library, News

Do you have any expired or unused prescription medications in your homes that are in need of disposal? Consider bringing them into one of the many DEA Takeback Sites in New Hampshire on October 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A full list of sites is listed in the attached flyer. Manchester sites include […]

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