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Manchester Library Notes | July 25

This week at the library we have Dungeons and Dragons for adults, History of New England Sweets, make a felted Otter and more.  Library Summer Hours | The library will be closed weekends …

Are you bombarded?  Overwhelmed?  If not, you might have yet to read a paper or listen to the radio or TV.  It’s all happening out there; much of it is worrisome, frightening, …

Rockport Farmers Market

This past Saturday, the Rockport Farmers Market was in full swing, with booths stuffed with crisp, peak-season produce and artisanal items of all kinds.  Beets, fennel, peas, and more, …

Lessons on Gardens, and Mutuality

Growing up, I was surrounded by gardens with vegetables and flowers. To me, it seemed like every neighbor had one. My grandparents, “Noni” and “Nono,” were good partners in the garden. Mr. …

I love to hike in the woods and sand dunes near our home in Manchester-by-the-Sea.   The trouble is that the woods and grasses anywhere near pond and marsh areas that are everywhere around …

You’ve seen the cover: there’s water in the background, maybe the ocean or maybe a pool; in the foreground is evidence of people, maybe a blanket or chairs, maybe figures mid-stride, or …

This week at the Manchester Public Library, we have the "Yoga Book Club," a virtual presentation with the author of "Artificial Studelligence," Chutes and Ladders, book donation drive, a tutorial on playing the ukulele, and much more.  Come on down!

It’s time for the Essex County Greenbelt’s 17th Annual Trail Run on Saturday, Aug.t 23, at Vineyard Hill Reservation in South Hamilton. The popular race is part of the North Shore Trail …

The song says, "and the livin' is easy."   The fish might be jumpin’, and the cotton may be high… and then there are those family occasions—weddings, graduations, and …

What does the King of England and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum have in common?  Both have musical clocks made by Scottish master craftsman John Smith. Our story starts in Pittenweem …

Manchester Library Notes | June 30

This week at the Manchester Public Library, we have the Diversity Matters Book Club, the Mystery Book Club, Escape from Man-catraz and much more.  Come on down! …

The 2025 Mercedes Maybach GLS600 luxury SUV is not for the shy or understated.   Its towering stance, relentless opulence, and six-figure price tag serve not only as a vehicle but as a mobile …

How do you set a race course that appeals to the two kinds of sailboat racers?  Boats that fly spinnakers want a “Windward – Leeward” course, because they can tack upwind …

Have you seen a clip going around on social media, where the text says, “Mr. Rogers did not adequately prepare me for the people in my neighborhood,” accompanied by any variety of …

Manchester Library Notes | June 13

This week at the library there is Dungeons and Dragons for adults and children, library book donation drive, creating a tech-healthy family and much more. …

Composting isn’t just good for the soil, it’s good for the soul. It feels good to keep food waste out of landfills and turn it into nutrient-rich soil that can nurture future …

Life ... In Color

When I was little, there was always a big to-do with my sister and me around our “Sunday shoes.” Each year we got a new pair around Easter.  They were usually MaryJane’s and …

Years ago, it used to be a fancy pen and pencil set. Maybe a watch or a briefcase. We surely are in a different time and age. Things change. What do you have or what can you create that only you can …

Essex Library Notes | May 30

There’s so much going on this week at the Essex TOHP Burnham Public Library, including an educational session on pollinators, community book group meeting to discuss “Say Nothing,” …

Manchester Library Notes | May 30

This week at the Manchester Public Library there's tons to do, including "Wicked Good Henna," reading with the Diversity Matters book group, summer reading for youth and adults, and learning to play …

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