Logan Nunez with his Caps for Sale Peeps Diorama and 1st prize at our pick-up your Peeps Party. (Courtesy photo)
Illustration, what made by ink, then it was digitalized.
The library will be closed Monday, May 30 in honor of Memorial Day.
Now that the nice weather is back the library can help you enjoy these sunny days. On the front lawn, there is a teak table with comfortable chairs. The next time you visit please check out this fun addition.
The Annual Manchester Reads is back and will be focusing on the state of Maine as this year’s theme. Come by the library and check out the wonderful books about Maine.
The Library will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 for the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting at Sacred Heart Church which starts at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church. This event is open to the public for the chance to hear about the great work the friends of the library have done to support the Manchester Library throughout the year. This year’s guest speaker is William R. Cross who will discuss his soon-to-be-released book “Winslow Homer: American Passage”. Go to the library website to register.
Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m., join Robin Clifford Wood for an in-person presentation on her memoir “The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine”.
Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. join Robin Clifford Wood for an in-person presentation on her memoir “The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine” where she discusses her time spent in the beautiful surrounding Maine island landscapes that included the home that once belonged to Maine’s early 20th Century National Book Award-winning and Newbury Medal-winning children’s writer, poet and playwright Rachel Field.
Wednesdays 10:30 -11:30 a.m. for adults. Join writers and artists who just want to write.
On the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m., join us on Zoom to talk about our favorite reads. We will meet for 30 minutes to take this chance to have a coffee and chat about what we have been reading.
The third Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Open to all teens, grades 9-12. Call the library for details.
Tuesday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. “A Handful of Stars” by Cynthia Lord is geared toward kids ages 8-12. Copies are available in the Children’s Room.
May 10 from 4-5 p.m. Now open to all ages, come join us for a little knitting circle at the library.
Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. join Maine author and fairy-whisperer for a morning of learning and creating garden spaces for fairies and other magical friends. For children ages 4+ space is limited to 25.
Wednesday, May 18 at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, and 4:15 p.m. Deb Kaneb and Gus are back sign up early.
Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m., at Masconomo Park for families and children ages 4-8 with educator and diversity trainer, Lindsay Banks and children’s librarian, Carol Bender.
Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm., on Zoom. Join writing coach Maile Black for an introduction to the art of interpreting prompts and expressing your unique self in all the right ways. Space is limited and registration required.
Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. for middle and high schoolers. Go to the Rockport Library website to register.
For ages 3+. New videos are posted every Thursday, you can join the fun when the time is right for you. Wear your PJs and gather your favorite friends to share stories and songs. YouTube links will be posted on the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library Face Book.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Carol for songs, rhymes and simple stories. Space is limited please register.
