This week, the Manchester by the Sea Public Library is hosting many events, including Tai Chi in Masconomo Park, anticipation for the Friends of Library Annual Book Sale, a meeting of the the Mystery Book Group, and more.
MBTS Library Summer Hours. | Beginning July 1, 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.
Library Closing Early | Friday, August 2 at 1 p.m. the Manchester Library will close early to prepare for the Manchester Friends of the Library’s Annual Summer Book Sale being held this year on the front lawn.
Friends of the Library Book Sale | Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Manchester Friends of the Library Book Sale returns during Festival by the Sea. Take advantage of deals and steals in hardcover fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, puzzles and more. Both cash and checks are accepted.
Cookbook Club | Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. July’s pick is “Zaytinya: delicious Mediterranean dishes from Greece, Turkey and Lebanon” by Jose Andres with Michael Costa.
Diversity Matters Book Group | Tuesday, July 30 from 6-7 p.m. August’s pick is “Malcom X: A Life of Reinvention” by Manning Marable. We will be reading the first 300 pages for July and the last 300 for August 27. This event is a hybrid event and you can attend via Zoom or in-person. Please register if you would like to attend virtually.
Mystery Book Group | Friday, July 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This July we are reading “The River We Remember” by William Kent Krueger.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual) | Monday July 22 and 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 | Wednesdays 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 noon 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.
MPL Children’s Events:
Arthropod Petting Zoo | Thursday, July 25 from 2-3 p.m. Ages 3-11. Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program from Professor Bugman. This program is perfect for adventurous kids. Registration is required.
Shipwrecked Escape Room | Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2. During library hours we are challenging you to escape from a ship wreck at the library. You and your team of up to six can solve puzzles and find clues to see if you can escape in time. Register online or in person.
Great Graphic Novels | Wednesday, July 24 from 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 4-7 years. Join us as we read and discuss great graphic novels, snack and activity included. This month we are reading “Saving Sunshine” by Saadia Faruqi.
Family Concert at Masconomo Park | Monday, August 5 from 11-11:45 a.m. Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their music centers around positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive and a delight for children and adults. This concert will be at Masconomo Park, with a rain location of Rockport Public Library.
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.
