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 MBTS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS

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Library’s Free Public WiFi is Now Password Protected 

MBTS Library's WiFi is now encrypted, offering extra security for our community and guests. Log on from inside the building or from the front garden by connecting to MBTSLibraryWifi using password library1887. Encrypted networks offer an additional layer of security but they are not a replacement for safe internet use. Visit https://staysafeonline.org/resources/online-safety-basics/ for tips and trick on how to keep yourself and your information safe online. 

September is Hunger Action Month 

Help spread awareness by wearing orange! Orange is the color used to raise hunger awareness. Stop by the library to make a non-perishable food donation. Check out an orange cookbook. Read a book on food insecurity. Save your harvest by checking out a food dehydrator and canning kit from the library of things. Make a citrus garland on September 26 to hang in your window or on your door. Find out more things you can do at foodpantry.org/hunger-action-month/ 

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Sara Collins' Retirement Party
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 2:00—4:00PM

After 35 years of service to Manchester and the Massachusetts library community, Ms. Collins is retiring. Join us, rain or shine, on September 29, for food, sweet treats, non-alcoholic beverages, lawn activities for all ages, and a community photo via drone at 3:30PM to celebrate Sara and wish her joy and happiness in her next chapter. Please stop by or mail any messages, memories, songs, recipes and books that remind you of her to be added to a remembrance book being collected as a gift. If you want to give or share something with Sara publicly at the event, like make a short speech or sing a song please email Maddy Willwerth at mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org as there will be limited time. 

FOL Requests Art Donations For the Friends of the Library’s 1st Falling For Art Exhibit and Sale, October 20-22, 2023 

Tired of that Beautiful Painting in your Living Room?  Downsizing and Unsure of what to do with your many pieces of Art? The Friends of the Manchester Public Library is excited and gearing up our First Annual Falling for Art Sale and Event at the Library this October. We hope our patrons and supporters will consider being part of this fundraising effort! At this time, we have committed artists and are still accepting local artists who will be submitting their work for purchase. 50% of the purchase price will be given to the Friends of the Manchester Library to support our beautiful library and it’s programming. In addition to this original art, we are looking for artwork that you, as supporters, would like to donate as part of this sale. You will receive 50% of the purchase price.  If you have any art that you would like to donate, please email an image, name of the piece and price to fallingforartmbts@gmail.com by September 30, 2023. Thank you for considering supporting our Library!