• Musikgarten: Playing Outdoors

    Recurring
    Manchester Community Library

    This 10-week program is open to drop-in attendance; however, it is recommended that you attend all ten weeks, as each session builds upon the last. Southern Vermont Musikgarten instructor Evan Leontis offers caregivers the opportunity to play with their babies and young children in a musical setting, engaging in music and movement activities designed to […]

    Free
  • Pokémon After School

    Recurring
    Manchester Community Library

    Gotta catch ‘em all! Join us every Monday after school for an exciting Pokémon card game club. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome. Players should plan to bring their own Pokémon cards to participate in friendly matches, learn new strategies, and trade cards with friends. This open […]

    Free
  • Read It and Eat Cookbook Club

    Recurring
    Manchester Community Library

    Karen Huerta leads the Read It and Eat cookbook club every first Tuesday of the month from 12:30 to 2 pm in the Library’s café. The concept is as simple as it is delicious: each monthly meeting, the group selects a new cookbook to read. Members will then choose two recipes from the book to […]

    Free
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Manchester Community Library

    Manchester Community Library is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 5. An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood or platelets, but fewer than 10 percent donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Currently, the American Red […]

    Free
  • Taste, Gather, and Celebrate: A Korean Cultural Experience with CommUNITY Gatherings

    Manchester Community Library

    The monthly CommUNITY gatherings celebrate connection, culture, and creativity. Experience an evening filled with great conversation, shared stories, open expression, and the warm embrace of community. Invite your friends and family to get together for this free event at Manchester Community Library, every first Thursday of the month. Each month focuses on a culture reflected […]

    Free
  • Second Saturdays with Merck Forest & Farmland Center: Fairy & Gnome Houses

    Manchester Community Library

    Nature is full of magic, and when we use our imagination, we can see it all around us! Look for the magic around you at this month’s Second Saturdays- drop in to build a fairy (or gnome) house, make a magic wand, and use found objects to create a nature mandala. Merck Forest & Farmland […]

    Free
  • Dinosaur Fossil Show & Tell

    Manchester Community Library

    Did you know that dinosaurs used to live right here in New England? Fossil enthusiast Willis McCumber is bringing his collection of dinosaur footprint fossils for us to see, talk about, and even touch! The program includes a presentation of the places Willis found his fossils, how dinosaurs evolved, and which dinosaur relatives are still […]

    Free
  • Summer Music Series: Buck2Fifty

    Manchester Community Library

    Join us on the Library lawn for the Annual Summer Music Series! Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, this beloved outdoor concert series features live performances by local and regional musicians, delicious bites from area food vendors, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and even […]

    Free
  • Musikgarten: Playing Outdoors

    Recurring
    Manchester Community Library

    This 10-week program is open to drop-in attendance; however, it is recommended that you attend all ten weeks, as each session builds upon the last. Southern Vermont Musikgarten instructor Evan Leontis offers caregivers the opportunity to play with their babies and young children in a musical setting, engaging in music and movement activities designed to […]

    Free