This week’s programming at the Manchester Public Library includes Shamrock snacks, author hours, digital tutorials, a “knit together,” meet thriller author and much more.
Author Hour | Monday, March 17 from 7-8 p.m. Alison Gaylin will discuss her new thriller, “We are Watching”.
Tuesday, March 18 from 7-8 p.m. Lauren Willig will discuss her new historical fiction mystery, “The Girl from Greenwich Street: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr and America’s First Murder Trial”.
Wednesday, March 19 from 7-8 p.m. Curtis Sittenfeld will discuss her beloved novel, “Prep”, in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Thursday, March 20 from 7-8 p.m. Brianna Labuskes will discuss her new historical fiction novel, “The Boxcar Librarian”.
Meet Thriller Author | Thursday, March 20 from 6-7 p.m. Parker Jamison, author of thrillers “The Devil’s Eye” and “Rage of the Jinn” in conversation with librarian Maddy Willwerth.
Mystery and Thriller Book Recommendations (Virtual) | Thursday, March 20 from 6:30-7 p.m. Join bestselling author, Joseph Finder for this quarterly session of his recommendations for some of the best mystery/thrillers out there.
Inclusive and Diverse Book Recommendations (Virtual) | Thursday, March 20 from 7:30-8 p.m. Join Leelynn Brady for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual) | Thursday, March 20 from 7:30-8 p.m. Whatever your level of experience come join us for a one-shot adventure.
Knit Together | Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Hoping to make some gifts for the holidays? Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy tea, cookies and company.
Tai Chi: The Longevity Tree Tai Chi Location Changes | Every Wednesday from 9- 10 a.m. Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older.
The class will be moving locations as the weather changes and only those who have completed the Safety Release Registration Form on the library’s website, will get weekly location emails. 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.
