Seashell Box Make & Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, August 21, for a Seashell Box Make & Take at 2pm in the City Room. Materials will be provided; all ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]
Homeschool group meet & greet at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, August 20, homeschool families from the community are invited to get ready for the upcoming school year together at the Manchester District Library. Meet in the upstairs lounge at 2pm to engage in a casual chat about which ages will participate, what parents are interested in […]
Library declares August 24 Taylor Swift Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Saturday, August 24, is Taylor Swift Day at the Manchester District Library. Drop in at the City Room between 10am and 2pm with your best “Eras” outfit to enjoy bingo, trivia, guess-the-lyrics, friendship bracelets, a selfie-station, and more! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Adult book club meets to finalize upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, August 21, to discuss summer reads and make the final selection of books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the […]
Community card shower for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand A card shower for Paul Whelan will be held during Fair Week this week, at the Emanuel Snack Shack at the Manchester Community Fair, located across from the tractor pull area. Plans are to have blank cards available to be decorated, signed, or have messages written in them (or all three). A […]
Archery at Sharon Church
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Centershot Coach Sharon Church invites you to take part in the Centershot Archery Program, Monday, August 12, to Thursday, August 15, from 4:30pm to 6pm for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $30 per participant. All instructors will be NASP–trained Basic Archery Instructors. Each coach has up to […]
Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea coming to Manchester!
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Thanks to its director, Kathy Dimond, Manchester District Library has been added to the list of sites for Adult Learners Institute (ALI) classes. Now, not only Manchester residents, but people in Clinton and other surrounding areas will have much easier access to the popular, college-level classes taught by […]
Dementia-friendly showing of “Groundhog Day“ in Saline
by Sara Swanson We reported last month on Saline earning Dementia Friendly status and the nonprofit Dementia Friendly Saline. Kelsey Keyes, program coordinator of Dementia Friendly Saline, reached out and is inviting Manchester area residents to America’s first Dementia Friendly movie program on Saturday, August 24, at Emagine Theater in Saline. She explained, “This special […]
Special Saturday Storytime with a Cow at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Saturday, August 17, the Manchester District Library will hold a very special Storytime … with a Cow! Gather in our “green pasture” for a special Saturday storytime with guest reader Stacey Neigebauer from Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Promotions and Education. Stacey’s son Dillon shows animals in fairs […]
American Girl doll stop-motion video workshop at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, August 13, the Manchester District Library will offer an American Doll Stop-Motion Video Workshop from 1 to 4pm in the Teen Spot. Bring your favorite doll (with any props you might like to use) or use a provided American Girl doll to develop a camping-themed storyline, […]
