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, January 24. 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 […]
Winter Wander at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Wander frozen fields and the river’s edge as you observe local trees, wildlife, and hopefully tracks if there is snow with a winter wander in the Sharon Mills County Park at 10am on Saturday, February 24, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. Space is […]
Make a decoupage Valentine box
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come to the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make a personalized Valentine Box for that special someone on Wednesday, January 17, at 3:30pm in the Village Room. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages up to 12. This is a free event. Stop by the library or visit […]
Adult Book Club to discuss ‘The Night Watchman‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich on Wednesday, January 17. This is the book club’s contemporary fiction selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin at […]
Learn pasta making with Chef Keegan at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for Pasta Making on Thursday, January 11. At 6 pm in the Village Room, learn how easy it is to make your own pasta at home. Chef Keegan will take you step by step to delicious homemade […]
Bingo for all ages!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. The next evening of Bingo will be this Thursday, January 4. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or […]
Maker Night at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project to the Manchester District Library (MDL) and get inspiration from other participants during Maker Nights. This event happens biweekly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday with the next session being held on January 3. If you knit, […]
Enjoy winter Historic Craft Project classes at the blacksmith museum
submitted by Annette Siffin, MAHS Historic craft project We are excited to announce a new schedule of Historic Craft Project classes beginning in January! Classes will be in the craft room in the back of the Blacksmith Museum at 324 E Main St. To participate, sign up at the Blacksmith Shop Sundays from 1 to […]
Family story time at the Library every Tuesday
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues in the new year with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool-age children with an adult. […]
Washtenaw County Conservation District launches the 2024 Spring Plant Sales
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Join us in a new year tradition of planning conservation improvements for your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw County Conservation District […]