This week at the library, Ways to have a Green Holiday Season, Hearthside Book Club, Author Katherine Howe and much more!
Open Sundays | Beginning October 20th, the library will be open Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
Haunted Library Tours | Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30, 5:50, 6:10 and 6:30 p.m. The annual haunted library is excited to welcome you back for a ghoulishly good time. Take a tour of the library in its Halloween regalia, enjoy some treats and very few tricks. This is a family event appropriate for age 4 and above. Registration is required.
Haunted Experiences: Brett Bertolino at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (Virtual) | Thursday, October 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Brett Bertolino and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast”, as they talk all about The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor which has been named one of the Top 10 Most Haunted Places in America. Registration is required.
Medicare 101 | Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15-December 7. Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 is a no-cost seminar that helps you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you are planning to retire. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Have a Green Holiday Season (Virtual) | Monday, October 7 from 7-8 p.m. Embracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want, one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff.
Hearthside Book Club | Tuesday, October 8 from 4-5 p.m. We will discuss “The Country Of The Pointed Firs” by Sarah Orne Jewett.
Author Katherine Howe at Crowell Chapel | Thursday, October 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Katherine Howe is a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer of historical fiction and nonfiction.
Calling All Local Artists | 2nd Annual Falling for Art Exhibit and Sale, October 18-20, 2024. Artists are invited to submit 3-5 digital jpeg images by September 30, fallingforartmbts@gmail.com. Photos must be labeled: Last Name_First Name_Title of the Piece_Price. 50% of the proceeds benefit The Friends of the Manchester Library.
Tai Chi: The Longevity Tree Tai Chi Location Changes | Every Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older. The class will be moving locations as the weather changes and only those who have completed the Safety Release Registration Form on the library’s website, will get weekly location emails. Longevity Tree is part of the internal arts known in China as Qi gong. Qi gong means to cultivate energy with discipline. The Longevity Tree is a form that addresses the balance of mind, body and spirit, by combining movement, deep breathing, and alertness.
Digital Advice Appointments on Monday and Drop In on Friday | Register for a dedicated session Mondays at 12 noon or 12:30 p.m. or drop in on most Fridays between 3-4 p.m. We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and certain issues will be outside of our digital expertise.
Mindfulness Meditation at the First Parish Church Meeting Room | Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion. Please register if this is your first time coming to this program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues.
Shut Up and Write (Virtual) | Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Join a community of writers and artists on Zoom who just want to write. Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued.
For Teens:
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | High school students who join the group will be involved in adding items to the library’s collection, promoting special events, planning the annual Haunted Library and more. You will get community service hours for school and pizza. Contact Tom Russo, the YA librarian.
Pop Up Art School: Felted Ghost | Tuesday, October 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. Using just wool and a needle, you’ll craft a decoration that’ll put the “oooo” in boooo. Ages 11 and up.
Community Game Night | Thursday, October 17 from 4-6 p.m. All ages welcome. Snacks provided.
MPL Children’s Events:
Read to Winston | Thursday, October 10 at 3:30, 3:45 and 4 p.m. Susan Durkin and Winston, look forward to hearing stories read by YOU. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out a just right book at the library. Perfect for ages K-5.
STEM Club | Thursday, October 25 from 4-5 p.m. This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and is for grades 4-6. Together we will code an Ozo Bot to do mazes, challenges and more.
Graphic Novel Club | Wednesday, October 30 from 4-4:45 p.m. We will talk about books, eat a snack, and do an activity based on the month’s selection. This month’s pick is “Saving Sunshine” by Saadia Faruqi.
Lego Time | Every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun, for ages six and up.
Little Learners Playgroup | Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. Join this weekly playgroup presented by Early Childhood Partners CFCE. Please register.
Fall and Winter Storytime | Wednesday’s from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 0-3, this program runs through September.
