Intro to Daisy Girl Scouts
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator A Daisy Sampler event for pre-K girls and their families will be held Saturday, May 2, from 11am to 1pm, in the City Room. The program offers a hands-on introduction to Girl Scouts, featuring activities focused on camping, traditions, community service, and other core elements of […]
Live concert and music history at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join us in the City Room at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, April 30, at 6pm, for an engaging evening of music and storytelling, A Brief History of American Music: Live Concert with Singing Guitarist Rob Crozier. Experience the rich sounds of America’s musical roots […]
Exploring the Deep South States at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Explorers and curious minds alike are invited to embark on a vibrant journey through the American South as the Manchester District Library introduces its new interactive program, Heart of the Deep South. The series kicks off on Tuesday, April 28, from 2:30 to 3:30pm, in the […]
ALI Michigan announces its May 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spann (ALI publicist) The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports lifelong learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes in the 5Healthy Towns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. The spring 2026 term concludes with these May classes. It might not be too late to register for Charlie Taylor’s […]
Destination Ann Arbor holding tourism listening session in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Destination Ann Arbor is coming to Manchester. Destination Ann Arbor is working with communities across Washtenaw County to create a Tourism Impact Plan, a comprehensive 10-year tourism plan that will serve as a strategic roadmap for tourism development in Washtenaw County from 2027 to 2036. It is important that they hear from […]
Sen. Jeff Irwin to hold Manchester coffee hour
by Sara Swanson State senator Jeff Irwin will be holding his April Coffee Hour in Manchester on Saturday, April 18, from 11am to noon, at Millie’s Coffeehouse, 227 E Main St. In the Manchester area, Sen. Irwin represents the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, and Bridgewater Township. For more information please call 517-373-2406 or email […]
Horning Farms’ Craft Show growing by the year
by Marsha Chartrand Horning Farms, located at 11834 Pleasant Lake Rd, is hosting its fourth annual Spring Craft Show on Saturday, May 9, from 11am to 3pm. Stop by to view booths featuring local artists and craftsmen. Admission is free. From delicious baked goods to lovely silk flower arrangements; fresh local honey to beginner rocket […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Enviroscape lesson and activity at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join Madison from the Environmental Health Bureau in this entertaining yet educational workshop on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30pm. The MI Water Source! Enviroscape Learning Lesson aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and protecting your health. This lesson uses an interactive 3D model […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Watkins Lake
submitted by Sarah Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to an Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 19, from 12:30pm to 3pm, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Come enjoy the beauty of the park and adjacent preserve, learn about area organizations, and […]
Afterschool art at the library: bead projects
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Stop by the Manchester District Library Upstairs Lounge at 3:30pm for After School Art on Monday, April 20, to create multiple crafts using a variety of beads, including perler beads to make fused creations, pony beads for beaded animals, and, of course, jewelry-making supplies. All ages […]
