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.

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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.