Upcoming events for all ages at Manchester District Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library

Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during November.

Story Time
Weekly on Tuesdays through November 30 | 11:15 am | MDL Youth Area
Join Miss Stacia for stories, songs, and activities — recommended for ages 3 to 8.

Story Vision: Creative Writing for Any Medium (part 1 of 2)
Wednesday, November 10 | 6:30 pm | Village Room
Start by talking about our favorite stories, and why we even want to write in the first place. Learn an easy way to develop a story from any idea. To prove the theory, the whole class will work together to create a plot on the spot! Whether you're just starting a story or you've hit a writer's block halfway through, this class will help you look at your writing in a whole new way. This is part one of a two-part series; the second session is December 1. Recommended for teens and adults.

Turkey & Pie
Saturday, November 13 | 11 am | MDL Youth Area
Make coffee filter turkeys and pie string art in honor of Thanksgiving. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Adult Book Club
Wednesday, November 17 | 7 pm | Village Room
Join other members in discussion of A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway. Attendees may enter through the library or use the doors at the back of the building. Copies of this month's book and the complete 2021-2022 reading list are both available now and can be picked up on-demand from the library. Find out more about the MDL Adult Book Club (including upcoming book selections) and participate in online discussion on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5260

Button Lab
Thursday, November 18 | 5 pm | MDL Teen Spot
Make your own buttons! Bring your own images or cut something out from provided magazines. Recommended for ages 12+.

Evening Story Time
Monday, November 22 | 5:15 pm | MDL Youth Area
For kids who can’t attend Tuesday mornings or who just want even more library fun, Miss Stacia will be here on a special evening with all her Story Time magic.

Story Vision: Creative Writing for Any Medium (part 2 of 2)
Wednesday, December 1 | 6:30 pm | Village Room
Ever wonder why some stories grab you while others leave you cold? In this class we'll learn about the one secret ingredient that you can add to your narratives that will help you make unforgettable worlds, along with unforgettable characters to populate them. Stop waiting for inspiration and learn how to make anything in your story memorable. This is part two of a two-part series; the first session is November 10. Recommended for teens and adults.

Manchester District Library (MDL) is proud to serve the Village of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Village of Clinton and Clinton Township residents are also eligible for MDL library cards and welcome to use all MDL resources.

Current Manchester District Library hours are Monday-Thursday 11 AM-8 PM, Friday 11 AM-6 PM, and Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. The most up-to-date hours and the latest news are always available on the MDL website.

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by Sara Swanson

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