MAMA: Mothers Against Media Addiction
Join us January 13 for the Vermont launch of Mothers Against Media Addiction—or M.A.M.A. to learn how you can advocate for a future that protects children and teens from both the harms of media addiction and being relentlessly targeted by hidden algorithms that...
Drawing Hidden Systems
Have you ever wondered how the internet works, where electricity comes from, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for everyone all the time? Where did these systems come from, and how do they affect our challenges like inequality and climate change? Join Vermont...
Quarterly Town Hall Community Forum
Please join us on November 30th as we discuss the Library FY25 Town Appropriation. We look forward to having you join us and answering any questions that you might...
VT Saves
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak will participate in a community discussion co-hosted by Rep. Kathleen James, Rep. Seth Bongartz, Rep. David Durfee, Rep. Robin Chestnut-Tangerman, and Rep. Mike Rice on Wednesday, November 29 2023, at the Manchester Community Library from...
ASL for Advanced Beginners
Beginning American Sign Language course. American Sign Language (ASL) is a beautiful and complex language, distinct from English, and is part of a rich Deaf culture. If you are interested in learning the beginnings of this language, come join our class! We will touch...
RTU Book Club – This Naked Mind
Hosted in collaboration with The Collaborative and RTU, the Manchester Community Library will be holding a series of six book club sessions throughout this fall to explore the factors influencing our relationship with alcohol. This will be an informal and...
The Mountain Goat presents Martin Pazzani
The Manchester Community Library and The Mountain Goat welcome Martin Pazzani, author of the book Get Outside, Secrets of Aging Well. Martin is a “fitness executive and mountaineer” who has hiked and climbed on all seven continents. He will share stories of his...
Movie Matinee at the Library
This month Movie Day falls on Halloween. Let’s get into the “spirit” of the day with a spooky...
Mind of a Killer
Join us for an evening of fascinating discussion with John Olszewski as he reads from his books, The Long Dark Walk and Serial Shorts. He will discuss his personal findings from research on famous murderers around the world, including mass killers, serial killers,...
Taconic Music – International Voices
Taconic Music and Manchester Community Library present a special event with music and poetry from around the world on Saturday, October 21 at 2pm. Members of Southern Vermont’s vibrant international community will speak briefly about their personal journeys to the...
Gallery Opening: Kathy McWaters-Velon
The Gallery at the MCL is thrilled to announce its newest exhibit Intuition is Creative Play by Kathy McWaters-Velon! McWaters-Velon medium is varied papers, inks, dyes, and beads, and her process is printmaking, papermaking, batiking, and beading in her work....
Creature Poetry – Michael Dumanis
Bennington College literature faculty member Michael Dumanis, the director of Poetry at Bennington and the editor of Bennington Review, reads from his new book of poems Creature and answers questions about contemporary poetry. Michael Dumanis is the author of two...
Express your Personal Style with Vintage Jewelry
Manchester resident Pat Frazer knows vintage jewelry. She has been the curator of vintage jewelry for Ralph Lauren, Chicos, Aerin Lauder, Joey Wolffer, Sequins,Silpada and many others as well as the owner of Vintage Couture Jewelry for 15 years. Join Pat on Tuesday,...
The Language of Flowers: A Book-Themed Flower Show
On Saturday, September 9th The Garden Club of Manchester invites you to view their Small Standard Flower Show, The Language of Flowers at the Manchester Community Library. The Show includes a photography division, design division, botanical arts division, horticulture...
Unpacking Lower Back Pain
Avoiding low back pain…without manipulations or treatments. Join Felicia Leighton-Ibbotson of Re Form Body Coaching for a lecture and demonstration. Learn: Why many people with recurring low-back pain may have a hard time staying pain free … and how to avoid it A...
Cinco De Mayo – Beer Tasting, Chips/Dips, and Music
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the MCL with good music, beers by Level 3 and Invisible Mountain brewing companies, and some tasty Mexican treats sponsored by Avocado Pit. Cinco de Mayo, or the Battle of Puebla Day, is a celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over...
