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Beekeeping 101
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 AT 5:30—6:30PM

Manchester residents Mike and Martha Chapman have been beekeepers for over 15 years. Last year, they had five hives at various locations around their neighborhood. Mike is a graduate of Essex County Beekeepers “Bee School”. This is a great intro for beginners looking to get connected and learn the basics.

“Beekeeping 101” will be a brief discussion of bees and beekeeping based on Mike and Martha’s personal experiences over the years. Registration is required.

Author Chat with Stella Nahatis ("Taxi to America: A Greek Orphan's Adoption Journey")
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 AT 6—7PM

Join local author, Stella Nahatis and librarian, Maddy Willwerth as we discuss Stella's newly released memoir, "Taxi to America: A Greek Orphan's Adoption Journey." Registration is required and coffee and tea will be provided. Copies of the book will be available for sale; cash, check and venmo accepted. Stella has also offered to sign books at the end of the chat.

Stella Nahatis was born in northern Greece and lived there until adoption by Greek emigrants landed the 11-year-old orphan in the United States of America. After overcoming the hurdles inherent to the immigrant experience; assimilation language barrier and cultural differences, resilient and strong Stella embraced her new country with fervor. Stella and her husband Charles live in Manchester by the Sea.

Seasonal Stories & Bingo
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 AT 3:30—4:15PM

Join Ms. Carol for stories and picture bingo. For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Registration is required, with a minimum of 3 children needed to play.

Make a Night Sky Painting with Pop-Up Art School
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 AT 5:30—7PM

Join Pop-Up Art School for a fun canvas painting event at the library. Follow along step-by-step to create a magical star-filled night sky with silhouettes of a hillside and trees. It's amazing what you can create with four colors and some simple brush techniques! This event is appropriate for beginner painters ages 11-Adult. Registration is required.

Mystery Book Group
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT 10:30—11:30AM

The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30 AM.  Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions or to get connected with the group. We will discuss "The Godwulf Manuscript" by Robert B. Parker. Physical copies will be available at the circulation desk in late February or you can check out an ebook or audiobook through the Libby app. Use your MBTS library card to sign up for Libby for free. New members are always welcome. For the date, times, and book of the month during 2023 please Click Here.

Discover Tarot
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT 6—7:30PM

How can a deck of cards tell you the story of your life? Tarot began as a game but has evolved into so much more. It illuminates our life path through pictures and helps us navigate how to move forward towards our true destiny. Join tarot teacher, Laura Campagna, for a fun workshop to learn how to read tarot. No experience necessary. Participants will connect with their intuition and gain confidence in reading for themselves or friends.  You can bring your own Tarot deck, if you have one or the library will supply you with a deck. Please also bring a journal and pen or pencil. This program is for ages 12 - Adult and registration is required.

Virtual Events

All virtual events require registration. Click on the events to register.

Romance Authors Rodale & Linden discuss "Dangerous Books For Girls" (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:00—8:00PM

Join us for a conversation between friends and romance authors Maya Rodale and Caroline Linden! They'll be discussing Maya's re-released and expanded edition of "Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained". Bring your popcorn because this is going to be a good one! Due to the nature of the topics discussed this event is suggested for an Adult audience.

About the Book: Long before clinch covers and bodice rippers, romance novels have had a bad reputation as the lowbrow lit of desperate housewives and hopeless spinsters. But in fact, romance novels—the escape and entertainment of choice for millions of women—might prove to be the most revolutionary writing ever produced. Dangerous Books for Girls examines the origins of the genre’s bad reputation—from the “damned mob of scribbling women” in the nineteenth century to the sexy mass-market paperbacks of the twentieth century—and shows how these books have inspired and empowered generations of women to dream big, refuse to settle, and believe they’re worth it. 

This program is is made possible through a partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

Learn All About Fixit Clinics! The How and Why! (Virtual)
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 AT 1—2PM

We are partnering with Peter Mui, the founder of the Fixit Clinic and Kathi Mirza, an Environmental Analyst for MassDEP, to bring you the nuts and bolts of hosting or attending a Fixit Clinic in your very own community! Peter will discuss the history, the resources his organization offer to get a clinic off the ground, and the repair movement. Kathi will discuss local sources that libraries and community members can access to support Fixit Clinic programming in the Commonwealth. Meena Jain, Director of the Ashland Library, will discuss the Fixit Clinics the APL has hosted and the impact they've had. Discover more about the movement to fix it instead of tossing it!

This program is made available through a partnership with the Ashland Public Library. 

Weekly Events

KIDS    TEENS    ADULTS    ALL AGES

Craft Circle by the Hearthside
SUNDAYS AT 2-3PM

Registration is required for the 3 appointments on Monday and the 1 appointment on Thursday. Click Here to register. 

Families and children ages 3.5 - 5 are invited to share stories and activities with educator and diversity trainer, Lindsay Banks and Manchester Public Library Children's Librarian, Carol Bender. Registration is encouraged but not required. Click Here to register or for more info. 

Dungeons and Dragons
TUESDAYS 3:30-5PM

For Ages 11-18. Most Tuesday and registration is required. Click Here for more details and to register. 

Tai Chi Class
WEDNESDAYS AT 9:45-10:45AM

Safety Registration Form must be completed before 1st session. Fill out the form here. 

Shut Up and Write!
WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM-12PM

Virtual over Zoom and registration is required. Email c.maile.black@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Stories & Songs in the Children's Room
WEDNESDAYS 10:30-11AM

For our youngest patrons and thier caregivers, ages birth-6. Registration is required and space is limited. Click Here to register.

Mindfulness Meditation
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AT 11AM-12PM

Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion. Registration is encouraged but not required. Click Here to register or for more info.