MBTS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS Manchester Reads 2023 begins April 1st and runs all month. We will be celebrating laughter, humor and joy with the theme "Lighten Up at the Library." In honor of our Manchester Reads theme, fun books, National Library Week, and a proclivity for Mocktails, Lori and Sara will present books that have comic stories, characters, and or authors that tickle the funny bone. Join us on Wednesday, April 26th at 4-5 PM at the library and we'll keep the blender going with a mocktail or two! Help us decide what classic film to watch on Friday April 7th by voting between two classic comedies every week. This week it is "Hello Dolly" vs "The Music Man." Comment on your favorite on Facebook or Instagram and visit us to vote in person. You can vote once, every time you visit! Virtual Events KIDS TEENS ADULTS ALL AGES All virtual events require registration. Click on the events to register. Manchester Reads 2023: Author Chat with Kate Spencer (Virtual) TUESDAY, APRIL 11 AT 7—8PM This program is offered as a part of Manchester Reads 2023: Lighten up at the Library, our community's reading fest. We are thrilled to host author Kate Spencer for this very special Q&A about her incredibly fun and funny debut novel, "In a New York Minute", while also talking about all of the incredible projects she is involved in! Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A! About Kate: Kate Spencer is the co-host of the award-winning podcast Forever35 and author of the memoir "The Dead Moms Club." In a New York Minute is her first novel. She writes a bi-monthly column for InStyle and her work has been published by the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, and numerous other places. Previously she worked as a senior editor and producer at VH1. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters. *Note: This program will be recorded and uploaded to social media. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and made available through a partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Manchester Reads Presents: Comic Chat with Cartoonist Harry Bliss (Virtual) THURSDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7—8PM This program is offered as a part of Manchester Reads 2023: Lighten up at the Library, our community's reading fest. Join MBTS Public Library Director Sara Collins and Librarian Maddy Willwerth as we chat with cartoonist Harry Bliss about his career, humor, comics and his recent collaboration with Steve Martin in this webinar. Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker magazine. His self-titled single panel gag cartoon ‘Bliss’ appears in newspapers nationally and internationally. Bliss has illustrated 26 books for children and most recently published his second New York Times best-selling collaboration with entertainer, Steve Martin: "Number one is walking : my life in the movies and other diversions". Harry Bliss is the founder of the CCS Cornish Fellowship for Graphic Novelists located in Cornish, New Hampshire. Harry Bliss lives in New Hampshire. Website: https://store.harrybliss.com/ Instagram: @blisscartoons. This program recorded and made available to attendees a few days after the event so please sign up even if you can't attend. This program is made possible through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, Newbury Town Library, Chelmsford Public Library, Kimball Library, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers and Burlington Public Library. Weekly Events KIDS TEENS ADULTS ALL AGES Craft Circle by the Hearthside SUNDAYS AT 2-3PM Digital Advice with Expanded Hours MONDAYS: APPOINTMENTS AT 11:30AM, 12PM & 12:30PM & DROP-IN FROM 1-2PM ALTERNATING THURSDAYS: APPOINTMENTS AT 6PM Registration is required for the 3 appointments on Monday and the 1 appointment on Thursday. Click Here to register. F.E.E.D. Families Exploring Equity & Diversity Stories and Activities 7 WEEK SERIES BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 3:30—4:15PM 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. Chess Club in the Teen Loft THURSDAYS AT 3—4:15PM Come out and "rook" the house (sorry, chess humor) with club organizers Marcel and Milla and their energetic middle school group of aspiring grandmasters! Ages 9-11 must register for every week you can make it as space is limited! IN-PERSON & HYBRID EVENTS FOR ALL AGES KIDS TEENS ADULTS ALL AGES 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. Manchester Reads 2023: Peep Party & Award Announcement SUNDAY, APRIL 2 AT 2—3:30PM Manchester Reads kicks off it's Lighten Up at the Library Community Reading Festival with a Peep Party! The votes are in. Come celebrate all the creativity, taste test some unique peep flavors and see who won the delicous prizes! Vote on your favorite Peeple's Choice from March 28th - April 1st! Hearthside Book Group TUESDAY, APRIL 4 AT 4—5PM Join us in person at the library or on Zoom to discuss the novel “The Eustace Diamonds” by Anthony Trollope. Contact Lori Dumont at ldumont@manchesterpl.org or at 978-526-7711 for further information. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk, curbside pickup or by home delivery.
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