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, […]
Manchester Community Fair getting ready to kick off with old traditions, new events

by Marsha Chartrand “Michigan’s Biggest little fair” is ready and rarin’ to go for the week of August 6 through August 10. Lots of new events are planned and lots of traditional events are ready to return. Tuesday kicks off the week with the parade beginning at 6:30pm. Prizes will be awarded for decorated floats, […]
St. Mary’s Parish Annual Rummage Sale
submitted by Ray Berg It’s time again for St. Mary’s Catholic Church annual rummage sale! The sale will take place north of downtown in the St. Mary’s Parish Center Building on Madison Street and Clinton Street. The rummage sale will run on Thursday, August 8, and Friday, August 9, from 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, […]