Author Talk with Michigan’s own John Marks (photos)
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Adult Book Club hosted a special event with Michigan author John Marks on Wednesday, September 20. Club and community members came out to hear Marks talk about his life and writing process. Marks also read an excerpt from his most recent book, Rail Against […]
CRC needs donations for Weekend Kids Meal Program
by Sara Swanson Did you know that the Community Resource Center (CRC) makes sure Manchester students have access to four nutritious meals, milk, juice, and snacks over the weekend, throughout the school year? Through the Weekend Kids Meal Program, the CRC sends food home with students in need of supplemental food. And now they need […]
WCCD is collecting milkweed seeds and needs your help!
from Washtenaw County Conservation District Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting milkweed seeds through November 20 and need your help. Common milkweed is the priority native species to support the monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, their population is declining toward extinction. Loss of habitat in the summer breeding grounds is a factor that could be contributing to […]
Manchester District Library seeks volunteer readers for story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is seeking volunteers from the community to read at Family Story Time on Tuesdays at 11am. Special guest readers share 1–2 short picture books with support from MDL staff and a volunteer musician. Books are provided by the library, and with advance notice, volunteers […]
YMCA free kids’ sports program returning to Manchester
The Sport Port program, powered by Y on the Fly, a mobile YMCA delivering games, activities, and healthy snacks to children, is returning to Manchester! Trained Y staff will lead sport-sampling workshops and facilitate games and free play opportunities for kids aged 5 to 13 on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 pm outside of the […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: SRSLY Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host the ladies behind all of the fun at SRSLY Manchester on Wednesday, October 4, at 6pm in the upstairs lounge. Attendees will learn what SRSLY is all about, how both teens […]
Maker night continues bi-monthly at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project to the Manchester District Library (MDL) and get inspiration from other participants during Maker Nights. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, felt, weave, spin, paint, draw, sculpt, model, fold, glue, assemble, collect, display, or craft in any […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for […]
Don’t miss the last Music Friday for 5 and under
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites all preschool-age kids and their adults to the Youth Area this Friday, October 6, at 10:30am to make some noise with Librarian Amelia. For this final week of the program, explore Boomwackers, play games, sing songs, and move to the music. Recommended for […]
Edwards Named to MIAA 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll
submitted by Albion College Manchester student Rayna Edwards was recently named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll. During the 2022–23 academic year, Edwards was a member of Albion’s women’s soccer team. The MIAA Academic Honor Roll recognizes student athletes who maintain a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and […]
