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May 2026 BookPage – Spring Shudders
Spring isn’t the only the only thing in the air this May with the latest issue of BookPage. Bestselling author John Connolly is back with the “unsettling” A River Red with Blood, the latest in the Charlie Parker series and “one of the best of the series to date.” Meanwhile, Louise Penny is taking a […]
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
West Branch Library closed April 24
Due to a staffing issue, the West Manchester Branch Library will be closed Friday, April 24, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Construction Update!
We apologize for all the upheaval at the main library as the lead paint abatement project continues. As of April 21, 2026 most of the northern part of the main floor is closed, and materials in this area will be unavailable. Collections impacted are Fiction M through Z, Audiobooks, Large Print and Nonfiction 000- 399, […]
Wed, 22 Apr 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 […]
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. Famed thriller author Tana French’s The Keeper, the last book in the Cal Hooper trilogy, is a “moody, atmospheric tale that’s well worth sinking into.” […]
Recognizing Jennie Dorothea Lindquist
In celebration of National Library Week, we are highlighting local author and librarian Jennie Dorothea Lindquist, whose children’s novel “The Golden Name Day” was a Newbery Honor book in 1956. Jennie was born in Manchester in 1899 and started her library career here at the Manchester City Library as a page in 1922, and then […]
2026 National Library Week Resolution
What brings you joy? This week, April 19-24, we commemorate National Library Week. Every year, we take time to celebrate the essential role libraries play in our communities. Whether it’s access to computers, researching family history, story times, or planning your next vacation, the library is here for everyone. We are grateful for the support […]
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
April Adult Take & Make Craft Kits – Turmeric Anthotype Printing ~ Tuesday, April 14th
Spring is here and with it comes lots of sunshine! Join us in April as we explore the fun art of anthotype printing with natural ingredients. Kits come with everything needed to print some amazing prints using the anthotype printing process. An anthotype print is a photographic image obtained by using plant dyes (photosensitive pigments […]
Sat, 11 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 […]
Second floor closed today (4/7/26)
The second floor of the library will be closed to the public today. We thank you for your patience and support as we work to improve this beautiful and historic building.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
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