Manchester City Library will be closed on Monday, January 26th, due to weather

Due to anticipated weather conditions, Mayor Jay Ruis has closed most City of Manchester offices, including the Main and West Library buildings, will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.  For more information, please see the City of Manchester Emergency Operations Center News Release. Here’s a link to road and parking information from the Manchester Highway […]

Fri, 23 Jan 2026

February Adult Craft Kits – Mexican Tin Art – Milagros

Hearts on fire! Join us in February as we create thoughtful and beautiful corazónes inspired by traditional Mexican tin folk art. Milagros (which means miracle in Spanish) are used as folk charms to symbolize a prayer, love, or something to be grateful for. This craft comes just in time to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with. Make […]

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

Be the change you want to see.

The world can be a hard place to live in, especially at this time of year. It feels nearly impossible to escape the constant bombardment of negative news – local, national and global. If you find yourself stuck in the nihilistic mindset of ‘why bother?’ and struggling to find the positive, you are not alone. […]

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Donations are back!

On Monday, January 12th, we will resume accepting donated materials from the public. Please limit your donations to 1-2 boxes or bags at a time. Donations at the Main Branch should be brought in through the children’s room entryway. Donations for the West Branch can be brought in through the front door during library operating […]

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

January 2026 BookPage

Happy New Year! For many, this is a time to look forward at what is to come in 2026. If you’re resolved to take better care of yourself then you should check out Hello Sleep by Jade Wu, PhD, “a must-read for anyone exhausted by the quest for a good night’s rest.” If cultivating relationships […]

Mon, 05 Jan 2026