Manchester District Library Staff Picks for July of the New Books
by the Manchester District Library staff Donna Kittel: Title: The Emperor’s Revenge, a novel of the Oregon Files Author: Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison This is an action adventure novel with several sub-plots interwoven throughout the book. Of course it all comes together, perhaps a little too quickly, at the end. Be sure to look for […]
Freedom Township authorizes next step of green infrastructure program
In February, Freedom Township began looking at its “green infrastructure,” what they have lost and what they have still to protect. Read more about that here. Residents, government officials and non-profit groups worked with the Huron River watershed council to create a green infrastructure map that was presented at a Freedom Township board meeting this spring. […]
School Board holding off on Ackerson Building closure vote
As a result of school budget problems, last winter the school board appointed a committee to study how to shrink Manchester Community School costs. The committee, composed of teachers, support staff, parents, students, community members and administrators, held their first meeting Jan 26, 2016. They met multiple times and by March decided on recommending the closing […]
Manchester District Library adds lots of Graphic Novels to it’s collection!
submitted by Mireille Prusak The Manchester District Library is pleased to announce it recently added more than 50 new titles to its popular Graphic Novel collection. According to Publishers Weekly, graphic novels are the one of the fastest growing categories in library collections. Their popularity continues to grow as they evolve from just superheroes—though these […]
Manchester District Library Ice Cream Social (photos)
The Manchester District Library held an ice cream social on their front lawn last Friday as a celebration of the mid-point of the Summer Reading Program.
Second writing workshop at the Manchester District Library
Due to overwhelming response to the first workshop in June, the Manchester District Library is hosting a second writing workshop on Tuesday, July 12, from 2-3pm. Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn’t know where to begin? If you’re interested in taking your writing to the next level, […]
Free Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3
On Tuesday, July 12, at 2 pm, the Manchester District Library will be showing the movie Kung Fu Panda 3, in which Po and the Furious Five face off against two different threats: one supernatural, and one much closer to home. The movie is rated PG.
2016 Independence Day Fireworks
While some questioned whether or not fireworks should happen because of the fire risk due to dry conditions, the fireworks went off beautifully with the Fire Department being dispatched only once–to a brush fire in Bridgewater township. The fireworks are paid for each year by the Mens Club. Donations were collected at the entrances at Carr Park but […]
Sweet Mary’s Cafe – new coffee shop to open soon!
As early as Wednesday this week, Manchester will have a coffee shop once again. Almost a year after the Coffee Mill closed downtown, Sweet Mary’s Cafe will be opening up at 327 West Main Street. Owner Rachel Brazier, who has mindfully created her menu to complement rather than compete with current dining options in Manchester […]
Martinrea plant shuts down briefly for small fire
Late Wednesday afternoon, the fire department was dispatched to Martinrea Industries, Bishop Circle Assembly on located on Parr Road. Michael Riesterer, Manchester Township’s fire chief, reported that while welding on a support to a tank containing coolant used in the manufacturing process, workers inadvertently ignited insulation with sparks, catching an exhaust fan and filter on fire. Riesterer stated, “Damage […]
