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The Manchester City Library will be opening at 9:30 am on Friday, December 19th. The Manchester City library will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve, December 24th. The main library and the west branch remain closed on Christmas Day as well as Friday, December 26th. We will re-open on Saturday, December 27th at our […]

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Celebrate Winter Holidays the World Over

It is winter: the lights are up and the fun has begun! Learn more about the many wonderful winter holidays that will be celebrated this season. Check out items that share fun ways to celebrate the different winter holidays. If you’d like to make a craft to celebrate your holiday, we’ve got you covered. Feel […]

Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Best of the Best

With 2025 coming to a close, it’s time for BookPage’s annual round up of the year’s best books. Bestsellers, such as John Green’s Everything is Tuberculosis, or Victoria Schwab’s “genre-defying” Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil were to be expected. Others, like The Starving Saints, a “twisted and sapphic” novel by Caitlin Starling and […]

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Winter MCL Notes 2026 Newsletter

Our winter issue of MCL Notes is now online! Check out what’s going on at the libraries this winter season and get the scoop on the programs we have planned from now through February. We welcome you to sign up to receive this quarterly newsletter by email. Happy holidays! MCL Notes – Winter 2025-2026

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Closing at 11:30

Due to inclement weather, the Manchester City Library will be closing at 11:30am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The West Manchester Branch Library will also be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you soon.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

The Manchester West Branch Library is once again open on Fridays!

Stop by and visit our West branch at 76 N. Main Street, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to borrow a book or DVD, browse the Internet, or enjoy a quiet space in which to read. You can also reach the branch at 603-624-6560.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Creativebug is Leaving Hoopla!

The arts and crafts platform Creativebug will be leaving Hoopla at the end of the year. The last day for patrons to check out this pass will be December 24. Borrows that occur on that day will be active for seven days of access, through December 31. Craftsy videos covering a range of crafting skills […]

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Happy Holidays with Hoopla BingePass!

Stream some cozy titles this winter with Hoopla BingePass! Whether you are looking forward to Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas or looking for some inspirational stories on Dove, you can find your winter escape on Hoopla. Cozy up with movies, TV shows, books, and more from platforms like Hallmark and PBS KIDS to Get Healthy U […]

Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Adult Take & Make Craft Kits Scandinavian Woven Reindeer Ornaments

Ready to deck your halls with a touch of Scandinavian holiday magic? Join us in December as we embrace that traditional folk spirit by making Scandinavian woven reindeer ornaments. Reed weaving or weaving with wheat straw has long been a cherished Scandinavian craft incorporating many beautiful shapes – from goats, hearts, stars, and of course, […]

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hapy Thanksgiving!

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

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