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A Universe of Stories! Summer Reading Program 2019

KIDS! Summer's almost here! Sign up now for our children's Summer reading program! Log the books you read, and enter to win prizes! Enjoy storytimes, crafts, Science Afternoons, Maker Space activities, Legos, reading dogs, scavenger hunts and special guests for readers of all ages. All programs are free of charge. For more information, call (603) 624-6550 ext. 3328.

TEENS! Registration for Teen Summer Reading is now open! Teens can log their reading hours between 6/17 and 8/17 to earn points toward raffles for weekly $25 gift card drawings, as well as three grand prize $75 Visa gift cards. Programs for teens will also be held throughout the summer. Get more information on our Teen Summer Reading website, and contact Alex Graves with any questions at (603) 624-6550 ext. 3345 or agraves@manchesternh.gov.

Wireless Printing available at Main Library

The latest news from our blog

Space Ships and Lunar Landings

July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. If interested in learning about Apollo 11, or other space crafts, check out the following display: Data from MCL Display space ships July 2019 – Manchester City Library

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Library Parking Lot – Monday, July 15th

The library parking lot will be closed off on Monday, July 15th as we prepare to set up for the Vertical Dreams climbing Wall event for teens. The parking spaces for disabled patrons will remain open, but we will be blocking off the rest of the lot before we open on Monday. We apologize for […]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019

Rock Climbing Wall – Teen Program

Try out the 24-foot portable climbing wall that will be provided by Vertical Dreams in the library's parking lot.

Wed, 10 Jul 2019

It’s Picnic Time

Now that warmer weather is finally here, the good citizens of New Hampshire hereby proclaim it to be picnic time.

Tue, 09 Jul 2019

Landing on the Moon

This month, we recognize the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon-landing.

Sun, 07 Jul 2019

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for July, 2019

This month, the Manchester City Library is pleased to bring you a host of suggestions for Fantasy books about “Magic Academy!”

Fri, 05 Jul 2019

Libraries Closed for the 4th of July

We hope that you and yours have a safe and happy holiday. Happy 4th of July!

Thu, 27 Jun 2019

Audiobooks

June is audiobook month. Check out our audiobooks on display near the circulation desk. Audiobooks help us by improving literacy, motivation, fluency, and reading speed. Also check out how to download eaudiobooks via Libby, Hoopla and Cloud library. Get started today here.

Wed, 19 Jun 2019

New Fiction Coming Soon!

Hot new reads just for summer.

Mon, 17 Jun 2019

Children’s Summer Reading Program

Space out with us as we celebrate "A Universe of Stories" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Fri, 14 Jun 2019

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