Due to water remediation, some areas of the library collection are closed for browsing. These include: Nonfiction: 400-999, Reference, World Languages, and Biographies. Elevator access is also limited.
Repurposing with a Purpose
Every year, 92 million tons of textile waste is produced by the fashion industry and some 39,000 tons of discarded clothing have amassed in Chile’s Atacama desert. That’s equivalent to the weight of nearly 27,000 compact cars in scrapped fabric. One of the biggest ways to help tackle this problem is by upcycling or repurposing […]
Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Library Parking Lot Closed Tuesday September 10th
The library parking lot on the Concord Street side of the building will be closed today (September 10th) for two very special programs.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for September
Why do we love Vampires?
Kindness Rocks! West Adult Craft Kits
Fall is here. It’s the perfect season for hikes, nature walks, getting together with friends, and enjoying all of the natural beauty that Southern New Hampshire has to offer. It’s also the season of Positive Attitude Month (October) and World Kindness Day (November 13th). Celebrate the season and spread some joy with the Kindness Rocks […]
Mon, 09 Sep 2024
National Pancake Day: Celebrating Breakfast
Most of the library staff would agree that eggs are their favorite breakfast food, followed closely by pancakes and waffles.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024
Why did it rain in the library?
It is a blessing and a privilege to work in such a beautiful and historic building such as the Carpenter Memorial Library. Sometimes this blessing also comes with headaches and heartaches. Early Tuesday morning library staff discovered a slow but steady seepage of water from the library’s ceiling due to a broken pipe. This leak […]
Wed, 04 Sep 2024
We are open!
After the rain comes the sunshine! We are open today at our normal times: 9 AM for the Main Branch and 1 PM for the West Branch. We look forward to seeing you all and thank you for your patience and understanding regarding yesterday’s water issues. See you at the library!
Libraries Closed Due to Water Leak ~ Tuesday September 3rd.
The Manchester City Library and the Manchester West Branch Library will be closed today due to a water leak. We will re-open when it has been fixed. Library staff are assisting with cleaning and moving books. We will be answering phones and there will be no fines applied today. Thank you for your patience as […]
Tue, 03 Sep 2024
Fall 2024 MCL Notes newsletter
The Fall issue of MCL Notes is here! Catch up on what’s happening at the libraries—there is plenty to read about! Get the scoop on the programs we have planned from now through November. We welcome you to sign up to receive this quarterly newsletter by email.
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