This week, the Manchester by the Sea Public Library is hosting many events, including a virtual visit by author Evan Friss, game night with Dungeons and Dragons for adults, and more., and more.
Calling All Local Artists | 2nd Annual Falling for Art Exhibit and Sale, October 18-20, 2024. Artists are invited to submit 3-5 digital jpeg images by September 30, fallingforartmbts@gmail.com. Photos must be labeled: Last Name¬_First
Name_Title of the Piece_Price. 50% of the proceeds benefit The Friends of the Manchester Library.
MBTS Library Summer Hours | The library will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The library will be closed weekends in July and August.
Author Discussion (Virtual) | Prerecorded. Join author Evan Friss as he discusses his book “The Bookkshop: A History of the American Bookstore”, an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore.
Mystery Book Group Friday, August 30 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This August we are reading “Bitter Medicine” by Sara Paretsky.
Hearthside Book Group | Tuesday, September 3 from 4-5 p.m. Join us to discuss “Architects of An American Landscape: Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the Reimagining of America’s Public and Private Spaces” by Hugh Howard.
Diversity Matters Book Group | Tuesday, August 27 from 6-7 p.m. We will be reading the last 300 pages of “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention”, by Manning Marable.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual) | Monday, August 26 from 7-9 p.m. Have you ever wanted to try playing Dungeons and Dragons and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve played before but don’t have a regular group? Whatever your level of experience come join us for a one-shot adventure!
Tai Chi: The Longevity Tree | Starting Wednesdays in June from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Masconomo Park. Susan Halpern will be teaching Tai Chi in the park on Wednesdays, throughout the summer. Longevity Tree is part of the internal arts known in China as Qi gong. Qi gong means to cultivate energy with discipline.
The Longevity Tree is a form that addresses the balance of mind, body and spirit, by combining movement, deep breathing, and alertness. Please complete the Safety Release Registration Form and familiarize yourself with the form if you will be joining.
Digital Advice Appointments on Monday and Drop In on Friday | Register for a dedicated session Mondays at 12 or 12:30 p.m. or drop in on most Fridays between 3-4 p.m. We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and certain issues will be outside of our digital expertise.
Mindfulness Meditation at the First Parish Church Meeting Room | Every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion. Please register if this is your first time coming to this program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues. No meeting August 27
Shut Up and Write (Virtual) | Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Join a community of writers and artists on Zoom who just want to write. Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued.
For Teens:
Community Game Night | Thursday, September 5 from 4-6 p.m. All ages welcome. Come on by with your game face on and play one of our games or bring one of your own. Snacks provided.
Pop Up Art School
Tuesday, September 24 from 4-5:30 p.m. Pop Up Art leads a craft that transforms recycled materials into a vibrant coral reef. With splashes of colorful paint and crafty bits, kids will bring an underwater scene to life. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
MPL Children’s Events:
Read to Winston | Thursday, September 12 at 3:30, 3:45, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment with Susan Durkin and Winston a Certified Therapy Dog.
Summer Art and Sensory | Wednesdays, from 3-4 p.m. for age preschool through grade five. Art & Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The projects are always step by step, hands on to encourage sensory guidance/fine motor skills and to help create individual masterpieces. Come get messy with us this summer. Registration is required.
Summer Storytime | Wednesday’s from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 0-3, this program runs through September.
