Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘Parable of the Sower‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler on Wednesday, November 20. This is the book club’s Speculative Fiction/African American author selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The […]
Creative Keepsakes photo project at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 22, at 3:30pm, for Creative Keepsakes: Scrapbooking & Cards. Say “thanks” to your loved ones by making them a personalized scrapbook page or card. Bring some pictures of family and friends, and we will supply the rest! Photos can also […]
Sit & Stitch with other local crafters at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, November 20, join Manchester District Library staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 4:30pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. The focus projects this month will […]
Clinton library hosting American Civil War talk
submitted by Sharon Scott, archivist, Historical Society of Clinton On November 26 at the Clinton Township Library at 7pm, Dr. James Davis will present some new ways of looking at the Civil War, how and where it was fought, and some of the little-appreciated results. The Historical Society of Clinton is honored to have Dr. […]
Homeschool group organizes Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, November 15, the Manchester Homeschool Group will hold a Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Manchester District Library. All are welcome to attend. Bring both a savory and a sweet dish to share with friends to the Village Room at 12pm and take some time to stop […]
Chef Keegan teaches Pie Crust Workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, November 14, at 6pm, for a pie crust workshop. Learn the secret to perfect crust and even make your own dough to take and bake at home. Materials provided; all ages welcome. Advance registration […]
Do-It-Yourself Arts & Crafts at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 15, at 3:30pm for a Do-It-Yourself Arts & Crafts experience. Leave the paintbrushes behind and discover different techniques like pulling string, covering your canvas with aluminum foil, and pouring acrylic paint, or try beading, braiding, or button making. Bring ready […]
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; […]
