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10/3/24 - The main library parking lot is inaccessible this morning due to road work on Concord Street. Patrons wanting to use the library may park in the metered Hartnett Lot (with entrances further up Concord Street and on Chestnut Street) or use on-street parking. We apologize for the disruption.

10/2/24 - Our museum pass and calendar/event reservation systems are broken. The vendor is working on it, and we apologize for the disruption.

10/1/24 - Elevator access to the main floor has been restored! Some areas of the library collection are still unavailable. These include: Nonfiction: 400-999, Reference, World Languages, and Biographies.

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October Adult Take & Make Craft Kits ~ October 8th

Kind notes, jar of smiles, they come with many names but share the same sentiments. Join me in October as we create beautiful, embellished gratitude jars. Create your own special place in which to keep your precious secrets, quotes, memories, sayings, notes and thoughts of gratitude tucked safely away in a lovely personalized and decorated […]

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

The West Manchester Branch Library Closings

The West Manchester Branch Library will be closed on October 10th and 11th for renovations for our new Makerspace area. If you have any suggestions for activities or equipment, then please contact us with the link below. https://www.manchester.lib.nh.us/About-Us/Contact-Us

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

Library’s Concord St. Lot inaccessible Thu. 10/3

The library parking lot is inaccessible this morning due to road work on Concord Street. Patrons wanting to use the library may park in the metered Hartnett Lot (with entrances further up Concord Street and on Chestnut Street) or use on-street parking. We apologize for the disruption.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

4th Annual Staff Pumpkin Design Contest

Halloween is approaching quickly. The library has many different materials for Halloween celebrations at home. We have a wide range of Halloween selections from children’s picture books to books on costume designs, to books on pumpkin painting and carving. Some of our staff members designed pumpkin themed art for Halloween. Tell us which is your favorite […]

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

A Tour of Irish Castles at the Time of the Tudors

The Manchester City Library invites you on a tour of Irish castles on Wednesday October 30th at 6pm. This event will be held in the auditorium.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

Hoopla is Back

The digital service Hoopla is available for Manchester City Library card holders starting today. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is your library card. Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream […]

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Full elevator access is restored!

We are pleased to announce that full elevator access to the main floor of the library has been restored. We are progressing on through the remediation process and unfortunately access to library materials in the effected nonfiction stacks remain unavailable at this time. We thank you for your patience as we continue to work through […]

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Museum passes and library events calendar

Our museum pass reservation service and our library events calendar are temporarily unavailable as these services are being upgraded. Please check back later or contact us in the Children’s Room at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Tour of the Valley St. Cemetery with Stan Garrity

Manchester City Library is proud to once again be partnering with local historian Stan Garrity for another walk through Manchester’s forgotten history. This time we will be taking a tour of the famous Valley St. Cemetery and hear the fascinating stories that Stan has uncovered of the cemetery’s more obscure residents. It’s the perfect way […]

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

Fall Book Sale

The Fall book sale will take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Winchell Room. The pricing will be $10 per average sized grocery bag. Bring your own bag or we can provide one. Fill it up with whatever materials can fit! Individual items can also be purchased for […]

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

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