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Jill Lepore, New England Author and American Historian
This month, our Rotunda display celebrates the work of Cambridge, Massachusetts–based author Jill Lepore. Lepore is a prominent American historian, writer, and professor known for making complex ideas about history, politics, and culture accessible to a broad audience. She teaches at Harvard University, where she specializes in American history, with a particular focus on early […]
Wed, 06 May 2026
Library Buildings
As the library undergoes construction, it has really made us think about this beautiful building we are lucky to call our public library. Many visitors have asked if this building used to be a bank, or some other institution that could have afforded to build something so stunning, but this space was built to be […]
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
April BookPage
Just as spring is giving us an abundance of rain, flowers, and warm days, the April issue of BookPage is overflowing with excellent titles from new authors and old favorites.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
It’s Never Too Early to Plan your Next Vacation
I’ve had a few memorable vacations in my day. I remember going on vacation to Nassau with my parents in the early 1970’s. My Dad was crew on a boat in a race there and took our family to the Bahamas. I bought a bright orange and yellow sun dress in the local market. I […]
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Salem Witch Hunts
The Salem Witch Trials are one of, if not the most famous, witch hunts in history, but did you know that this happened at the tail end of the witch hysteria that occurred across the Atlantic? The North Berwick witch trials in Scotland saw over 70 people executed for witchcraft in 1590 and the Pendle witch trials […]
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Nathaniel Philbrick, Best Selling Author of Engaging Works on U.S History
This month, we are highlighting and celebrating Nantucket-based author, Nathaniel Philbrick, with our Rotunda display. Philbrick is an American author and historian known for his engaging works of narrative nonfiction that focus on early American history and maritime exploration. One of his earliest works, Away off shore: Nantucket Island and its people, 1602-1890, inspired me […]
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
NH Room Closed for Renovations
The New Hampshire Room will be closed for a few weeks due to construction. During this time, staff may have limited access to microfilm, so any research requests placed during this time will be delayed. Patrons may request items from the New Hampshire Room to use within the library if needed, however, we prefer that […]
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
National Crayon Day: March 31st – Celebrating Color
March 31st is National Crayon Day and National Crayola Day.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Spring 2026 MCL Notes newsletter is here!
The spring edition of MCL Notes is now available! Find out what's new at the Manchester libraries and see what we have happening as the weather gets nicer.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Wireless Printing now available at the West Branch
Wireless printing is finally an option at the West Branch Library using SPOT Global Print.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
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