Summer programming goes virtual at the Manchester District Library

Miss Stacia during a virtual storytime

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library 

Traditional programming at the Manchester District Library looks a little different this summer. Despite the temporary closure, summer reading and more is already in full swing, thanks to the efforts of some creative and talented library staff.

There is still time to participate in the summer reading program, going on now through August 12. Kids, teens, and adults can register at manchesterlibrary.info, spend the summer with some good books, and win spectacular prizes.

Participants ages 6 to 18 can pick up a summer reading program bag at the library after registering. Bags contain all the materials and information needed to complete the program. Teen participants can complete a special scavenger hunt activity for extra prize opportunities.

Don’t know what to read? Readers of all age levels can ask for a Grab-and-Go bundle, and get a curated selection of 5 books selected for you.

To complement the summer reading program, MDL also offers virtual youth programming throughout the summer.

Join Miss Stacia via Facebook Live for a variety of programs. She presents a picture book storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 am. Miss Stacia also hosts a maker project every Friday at 10:30 am for kids and every other Thursday for teens. Pre-register to pick up supplies from the library, or use your own.

• Friday, July 17 - Fairy Dolls

• Thursday, July 23 - Clay Succulents (teen)

• Friday, July 24 - Clay Succulents

• Friday, July 31 - Coffee Filter Dancers

• Thursday, August 6 - Friendship Bracelets (teen)

• Friday, August 7 - Jellyfish Bracelets

Readers age 5-9 can check out Ms Angela Reads every Wednesday and Friday on Facebook for the latest installment of the current Young Readers Book Club (YRBC) selection - Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Ms Angela also hosts a virtual YRBC meeting Mondays at 4:00 pm on Zoom. See friends, discuss the latest chapter, talk about what you’re reading, and get book recommendations. Send an email to azahner@manchesterlibrary.info for details on how to join.

Video programming is also available to watch on-demand at the Manchester Library Facebook page: facebook.com/Manchester-District-Library.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.