This week, the Manchester by the Sea Public Library is hosting many events, including cookie making with the Cookbook Club, a program on a Guide to Maine for Stephen King fans, Tai Chi, an end-of-summer reading party for children, and more.
Calling All Local Artists | It’s the Second Annual “Falling for Art Exhibit and Sale,” October 18-20, 2024. Artists are invited to submit three to five digital jpeg images by September 30. 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.
Cookbook Club | Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. August’s pick is “Dories’s Cookies,” by Dorie Greenspan. Register for a recipe from the cookbook online or take out a cookbook. Please register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand.
Maine Destinations for Stephen King Fans (Virtual) | Tuesday, August 20 from 7-8 p.m. Author Sharon Kitchens will discuss her new book, “Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide.
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 12 and 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 p.m. 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. (NOTE, 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.
MPL CHILDREN EVENTS:
Borel Bookie Birthday Bash | Friday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come celebrate Ron Borel’s birthday at the library with books and cookies. Mr. Borel was a wonderful friend to the Library for many years, so each year we celebrate his legacy with a fun birthday event. Each child who attends will select a book to be donated in Mr. Borel’s name to the children and teen collections. After selecting which book you think should be available to all the kids in the community, you’ll decorate and sign your name to the book plate.
End of Summer Reading Party | Thursday, August 22 from 2-3 p.m. Celebrate the end of summer reading with treats, games, face painting and more. Everyone is welcome.
Community Game Night | Thursday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. Come on by with your game face on, all ages welcome and snacks provided. You can bring your own game to share or play one of ours.
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.
MBTS Summer Reading | It’s summer reading time at the library, so game on with our Bookopoly activity boards. All ages can stop in to pick up a Bookopoly board and complete activities for a chance to win amazing prizes. All kids, age 0-12 who return a completed board will win a Topsfield Fair prize pack. Teens will be entered into a raffle to win Canobie Lake Park passes and adults have a chance to win The Castle: Gaming Café and Restaurant gift certificates.
Summer Storytime | Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 0-3, this program runs through September.
