Celebrate Mario Day with a party at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will celebrate everyone’s favorite plumber with Mario Day on Monday, March 10 (Mar10). Join MDL in the City Room to play Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart from 3 to 4pm, then watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023; PG) starting at 4pm. The […]
Family History Guild holding after-hours research lock-in at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Family History Guild will hold after-hours lock-in research events on the third Saturday of each month through May 2025 at the Manchester District Library (MDL); the next event will be held on March 15 starting at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop if they are […]
After-School art at the Library: Shrinky Dinks lucky charms
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Manchester District Library will have supplies to make good-luck charms and other festive holiday-themed crafts. Everyone could use a bit of extra luck! Find yours on Friday, March 14, at 3:30pm, in the City Room. Materials provided; all ages welcome. Stop by […]
Homeschool Game Day at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Wear green and bring a green snack to share and join local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library at 3pm on Tuesday, March 11, for Game Day in the City Room. This fun-filled afternoon will include St. Patrick’s Day–themed games and laughter. All are welcome. Stop by […]
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Lenten fish fries returning for 2025
submitted by Ray Berg St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester, is excited to announce that its delicious fish fry dinners are back this year—DRIVE THRU/TAKE-OUT only. Enjoy a delicious fish dinner each Friday in Lent (March 7 through April 11), with the exception of Good Friday (April 18), from 4 to 7pm. The menu includes beer-battered, […]
Manchester Track and Field team planning can-and-bottle drive
by Sara Swanson The Manchester High School Track and Field team is holding a can-and-bottle drive at the gazebo in Wurster Park on Main Street on Saturday, March 15, from 9am to noon. Proceeds will go toward new equipment for the team, including new pole vault poles.
Story Time, Bingo!, Mario Kart & more at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Many of the most popular Manchester District Library (MDL) programs are ongoing in March. These include: Family Story Time | Tuesdays at 11am: As spring approaches, Family Story Time continues with Miss Abby, Mr. Joe, and special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. MDL hosts this […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its March classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute While sleet slithers down the window panes and your arthritis wreaks havoc on your joints, Tamara Ekhatib’s second in-person Winter Cooking class on March 4 will help you endure what’s left of winter. Using leftovers to concoct delicious meals will not hasten spring but at least we can […]
Manchester crafter to be featured at Saline Spring Craft Show
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer Over 150 creative craft persons, showcasing their most recent and exceptional work, from throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will travel to this 27th annual show starting at 8am and running through 3:30pm on Saturday at the Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, in Saline. Crafters’ wares will […]
Make macramé plant hangers at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Wild Daisy Creative on Friday, February 28, at 11:30am, for a beginner-friendly make-and-take craft project: Macramé Ring Plant Hangers. Attendees will learn four macramé knot styles and go home with their own large decorative plant hanger. This workshop is free of charge […]
