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Planet Mars with an oversized graphic rover on its surface.

Manchester Reads 2024

This May discover the stars together with a space-themed Manchester Reads. Check out books, programs for all ages, crafts and even a telescope! 

Manchester Reads will culminate with a visit from Kelly Weinersmith on May 28 at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Library. Weinersmith is co-author of one of our keynote books, “A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space and Have We Really Thought this Through?”, a NY Times bestseller and Scientific American’s #1 book for 2023. Register today as space is limited.

Check out the YA department's pick: Star Splitter by Matthew J. Kirby. This taut, characterization-rich novel imagines a future in which travelers get from point A on Earth to point B in deep space by running themselves through a 3D printer. What could possibly go wrong???

The youth book is Packing For Mars For Kids by Mary Roach. Get answers to important questions like: "How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?" "Why would it be dangerous to bring your own sandwich onto the shuttle for liftoff?" and "What is it like to be weightless?" 

Find out more on our website. 

A Message from the Friends of the Manchester Library

Next drop off is May 18!

Piles of books.

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