Herbal Beauty Inside & Out workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On May 11, learn to use herbs both inside and outside your body. This free demonstration will be held in the Manchester District Library (MDL) upstairs lounge at 5pm. Recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734)428-8045, or […]
Dessert through the decades with Chef Keegan: 1960’s
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery will share desserts and other fun facts about the 60’s and also bring a treat from this decade for everyone to taste! Join the fun in the Village Room located on the lower level of 912 City Road, at 7pm on May […]
Game and snacks after school with SRSLY
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts SRSLY Manchester on May 10 at 3:30pm in the Teen Spot for games and snacks. All ages welcome. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Seniors host open house next Friday, May 12
by Marsha Chartrand It has been a long road for the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council to locate, prepare, clean, and furnish a home of their own. Now that it’s finally become a reality, the Seniors have decided to hold an Open House to show off their new room and say “thank you” to the […]
Washtenaw County to host racial equity and social justice town hall in District 3
submitted by Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Leadership from the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff will come together for a Racial Equity and Social Justice Town Hall at Saline City Hall. Since the formation of the Racial Equity Office in 2018, Washtenaw County has focused […]
Free Mother’s Day Card Make and Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Just in time for Mother’s Day, come make a hand-crafted card for a special someone in your life at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Wednesday, May 3. Materials will be provided in the Youth Area beginning at 3:30pm. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop […]
Secret Crisis Comics visits library on Free Comic Book Day Eve
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On the eve of Free Comic Book Day, join Todd Dziobak from Secret Crisis Comics for a very special Comic Book Reading at 1pm in the Teen Spot at the Manchester District Library (MDL). The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit […]
Pickleball comes to Manchester; tournament planned for May!
by Sara Swanson Although invented in 1965, pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, being named the fastest-growing sport in the United States by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association in 2021, 2022, and 2023. And now … pickleball has come to Manchester! With the recent completion of four courts in Chi-Bro Park, Manchester […]
CRC Pop-up food Pantry coming to Freedom Township
by Sara Swanson In November we reported that Food Gatherers, the food bank and food rescue serving Washtenaw County, had secured an $85,000 federal grant to extend homebound delivery and pop-up food distributions in Manchester and Milan, in partnership with the Community Resource Center (CRC) and a Milan organization, Aid in Milan. This grant allowed […]
Library to host a Manchester family paint party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for all-ages painting fun on Saturday, April 29. This guided painting project will begin at 10:30am in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. Participants can choose either an 11” […]