Become a Master Rain Gardener right here in Manchester — or online!
by Marsha Chartrand Did you know that a rain garden was started this fall in Kirk Park, near downtown Manchester? Are you interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener? We reported last month that an in-person rain garden class was being scheduled for Manchester. Now an online option has been added as well as a […]
Sit & Stitch with other local crafters at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, January 22, join Manchester District Library staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 4:30pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. All ages and experience levels are […]
Winter birding hike in the Spike Preserve in Sharon Township
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation In the crisp morning air, we’ll gaze upon nuthatches foraging, spot a hawk soaring overhead looking for a meal, and enjoy many other daily routines of winter birds with a winter birding hike in the Clark & Avis Spike Preserve on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8 to 10am, […]
Family History Guild resumes after-hours lock-in
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Family History Guild will hold after-hours lock-in research events on the third Saturday of each month through May 2025; the first event will be held on January 18 starting at 2pm. These events are open to all community members interested in genealogical research, and Manchester District Library […]
Chef Keegan to teach sourdough starter workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, January 16, at 6pm for a sourdough starter workshop. Learn all about artisan bread-making hands-on, and make your own sourdough starter to take home. Materials provided; all ages welcome. Advance registration is required. […]
Adult Book Club meets to discuss ‘Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Dame Judi Dench on Wednesday, January 15. This is the book club’s biography selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the […]
Manchester District Library invites local stuffed toys to a sleepover
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites all local stuffed toys for a special sleepover event January 14–15. Do teddy bears dream of cotton-ball sheep? Let’s find out! Favorite humans can bring a stuffed toy to the library between 10am and 8pm Tuesday and let their furry friend spend […]
Valentine Make & Take at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will offer a Valentine Make & Take crafting program on Friday, January 17, at 3pm in the City Room. Participants can create a unique Valentine design on a ceramic tile complete with easel for display. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
One Big Thing sets community leadership meeting
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation A community leadership meeting has been set for January 29 to discuss how to work together to decrease isolation, improve access to resources, and support individuals in recovery for substance-use disorders with the ultimate goal of improving mental health and emotional well-being in the 5 Healthy Towns region, which […]
Library to host health fair
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Calling all health-related businesses and organizations! With the new year come New Year’s resolutions. And top of that list is HEALTH! The Manchester District Library (MDL) would love to invite all of our local health professionals to participate in the MDL Health Fair! On Saturday, January 25, at 10am, Dr. Nia […]
