Library launches new Ready to Read Story Time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library New for November, the Manchester District Library will introduce Ready to Read Story Time every Wednesday at 3:30pm. Designed for beginning readers, everyone will get their own copy of the book to follow along with Miss Abby and can even take a turn reading aloud if they want […]
Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Chelsea Hospital holding free Thanksgiving meal
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is holding a free Thanksgiving meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining […]
Make a sweater pumpkin at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Joy Matthews on Wednesday, November 6, at 3pm for a make-and-take craft project sponsored by Worth Repeating. Attendees will learn how to upcycle old sweaters into an adorable seasonal pumpkin decoration. Materials provided; sweaters generously donated by Worth Repeating. All ages welcome; […]
Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, November 5, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will hold the final session of Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves. Whether you attended the previous session or not, all are welcome to come learn about the art of nature journaling, which explores the power of writing to […]
Make a macrame plant holder at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Wild Daisy Creative on Friday, November 8, at 2pm for a beginner-friendly make-and-take craft project: Macrame Plant Hangers. Attendees will learn four macrame knot styles and go home with their own large decorative plant hanger. This workshop is free of charge and […]
T(w)een book club starts November/December book discussion
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Readers ages 11–14 are invited to the Manchester District Library to read and discuss A Journey To the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower 1620 by Newbery Honor Author Kathryn Lasky. The T(w)een Book Club will meet on Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Teen Spot […]
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, November 7, and the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo at 6:30pm in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs […]
Sharon Church invites community to help pack beans and rice for Haiti
submitted by Sharon Church Please join Sharon Church for a hands-on mission project supporting I92 Ministries on November 8, 2024, at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. We invite the community to help our team of volunteers fill bags with beans and rice for shipment to Haiti. If you’re interested […]
Worth Repeating offering free rug-making class
submitted by Patricia Sahakian, Worth Repeating Want to learn how to create a neat throw rug with recycled T-shirts? Worth Repeating has a class for you that is back by popular demand. If you can tie a knot, you can make a rug. This is a perfect craft for a homemade Christmas gift. Worth Repeating […]
Free, family-friendly concert at Sharon Church
submitted by Sharon Church Mitch McVicker is coming to Sharon Church on November 6, 2024, at 7pm. McVicker’s vocational musical journey began by working with the late, great Rich Mullins. They performed concerts and wrote songs together. McVicker’s concert is a little bit Mark Twain meets MacGyver. His quirky and inventive approach features insightful song […]
