Library collecting socks and underwear
from Manchester District Library Local residents who volunteer at The Daytime Warming Center in Ann Arbor are collecting socks and underwear at the Manchester District Library (MDL) through February 25. Bring your donations to the front desk during open hours. They are especially looking for men’s and women’s underwear sizes large through 3XL as well […]
The Adult Learners Institute offers two travel alternatives for February
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute While your neighbors are enjoying piña coladas and getting suntans, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) will give you a colorful tour of all fifty states, via Don Chalfant’s Have Camera, Will Travel class on Wednesday, February 21. You won’t need your long johns because it’s a Zoom class. Then, […]
Join MDL on Valentine’s Day to meet with local seniors
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library All members of the community are welcome to meet at the Manchester District Library (MDL) at 2pm on Wednesday, February 14, for a Valentine’s Day caravan to Brooklyn Living Center and Gas Light Village Assisted Living Center to pass out Valentine cards. Contact Laura Wohlgemuth at lwohlgemuth@manchesterlibrary.info if you have […]
Library to host educational tea tasting
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Samantha Musil, owner of local tea company S*TEA*P, for an educational tea tasting on Saturday, February 17, at noon in the Village Room. Participants will explore the 6 major tea types (dark, black, oolong, green, yellow, and white), learn about tea […]
New Homeschool Group Meet & Greet
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Be part of helping plan a new ongoing event for homeschool families at Manchester District Library (MDL) on Feburary 7 at 3:30pm. Meet other homeschool parents in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level to chat about what ages will be involved, as well as what families are […]
Valentine workshop at the Blacksmith Museum
submitted by Annette Siffin Trace your own hand or someone else’s, as the Historic Craft Project offers a “Heart in Hand” workshop just in time for Valentine’s Day at the blacksmith museum shop. Choose one of three heart-making techniques and add your own message and other embellishments to create a personal valentine suitable for framing. […]
Make Valentines for seniors
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make handmade Valentine cards for seniors in the local community at the Manchester District Library on February 7 at 3:30pm. If you’d like to visit a local nursing home/assisted living center and participate in passing these out on Valentine’s Day, please contact Laura Wohlgemuth at lwohlgemuth@manchesterlibrary.info. Stop by […]
Knights of Columbus Charity Meatloaf Dinner
submitted by Randy Dieter, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus COUNCIL #4354 The Manchester Knights of Columbus are having another Charity Dinner on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm. It will be take-out only through a Drive-Thru at the Parish Center located at 108 Madison St. We will be serving a meatloaf dinner with […]
Library hosts two paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, February 7. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins […]
Family Story Times, Mario Mondays & Maker Nights continue at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Mario Mondays still going strong Manchester District Library (MDL) offers Mario Mondays at 5pm each week in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. […]
