‘the Manchester Mirror‘ holding an open house at the Farmers Market
By Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand In February, the Manchester Mirror held our first ever “open house” at the Manchester District Library. We are holding our second on Thursday, July 17, at the Manchester Farmers Market on Adrian Street from 3pm to 6pm. Are you interested in volunteering? Do you have an idea for a […]
Paper Quilling at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Paper Quilling activity on Wednesday, July 16, at noon in the Village Room. Turn ordinary strips of paper into extraordinary works of art! This is a very beginner-friendly craft with limitless potential for creativity. Materials provided; recommended for ages 7+. Stop by […]
Summer reading with the MDL Adult Book Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast – Tickets now on sale
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, Sunday, September 14 at spectacular, sesquicentennial Gee Farms in Stockbridge. This popular event always sells out. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, local chefs, and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) communities coming together […]
Wild Summer Bees nature hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) invites attendees to learn about the beauty and importance of wild pollinators while exploring the prairie from the bees’-eye view. Join WCPARC on Thursday, July 31, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) to help document the […]
Summer Reading midway “Mess“-tival
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Don’t miss the Manchester District Library Summer Reading Program Midway “Mess”-tival on Saturday, July 12, from 11am to 2pm, in the back lot of the Community Building. At the “Mess”-tival, you get to be the mess and forget the rest! Featuring tie-dye, oobleck insanity, and many other activities. […]
Make sand art at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library on Thursday, July 10, for Sand Art Studio at 1pm in the Village Room. Design your own necklace charm or bottle by layering rainbow-colored sands. Create a simple geometric piece or experiment and see what designs you can make! Materials provided; all […]
Make wire maze sculptures at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Wire Maze Sculpture activity on Monday, July 7, at 2pm, in the Upstairs Lounge. Beaded wire sculptures are great for toddlers to build their fine motor skills — and make for pretty cool decorations! Materials provided; recommended for ages 3+. Advance registration […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
It’s time for the annual Manchester Chicken Broil
by Marsha Chartrand It’s that time of year — the 72nd Manchester Annual Chicken Broil is headed our way, with its trademark white boxes filled with 1/2 chicken, a bag of chips, radishes, and a dinner roll with butter, on July 19 from 4-8pm, at its original location of Alumni Memorial Field 0n Duncan Street, […]
