July 2023

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Saturday, July 1Library Closed

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Sunday, July 2Library Closed

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Monday, July 311:00 AM—11:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 311:30 AM—11:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 312:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 312:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot,laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 31:00—5:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

CLOSING EARLY AT 1PM

The library will close early at 1PM for the July 4th holiday. We will re-open at 10AM on Friday, July 5th and as always our digital resources are available 24/7 at manchesterpl. org/resources/all-resources/
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Tuesday, July 4Library Closed

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Wednesday, July 59:45—10:45 AMManchester Library Side Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Tai Chi Class

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:45 -10:45 AM on Wednesdays. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 510:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Shut Up and Write!

Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. To join the group any time, email c.maile.black@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 53:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Summer Art and Sensory

Summer Art and SensoryArt and Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The project is always step by step, hands on and guided to help create individual masterpieces! This program starts 6/28 and runs every Wednesday in the summer.…Learn More
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Friday, July 73:00—4:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Friday, July 75:30—7:30 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

First Friday Movies at MBTS: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

First Friday Movies at MBTS: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Movies at the Library have returned! We will be showing a movie in our newly renovated Reference Room on the first Friday of every month at 5:30PM. We will supply the popcorn. Feel free to bring covered, non-alcoholic beverages.  The movie this month, The Super Mario Brothers Movie has a MPA rating: PG; for action and mild violence.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 8Library Closed

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Sunday, July 9Library Closed

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Monday, July 1011:00—11:20 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1011:30—11:50 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1012:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1012:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 101:00—2:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mindfulness Meditation

Stone statue of Buddha with snow at the statue's base.Meditation is moving to the Manchester Community Center and is going weekly this summer (except for July 4 and 18)! Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1112:00—4:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Career Center on the Go with MASS HIRE

Career Center on the Go with MASS HIREThe Career Center of the GO… is an event that is OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; and an opportunity to bring services provided by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development directly to the hands of our community residents. During this visit the following information will be imparted: Career Coach Advising – An opportunity where residents can speak one-on-one with an Advising Coach about the possibility of ANY Training Opportunities offered at MHNSCC.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 113:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18Led by our spirited visionary dungeonmaster, Asa B. , this game will challenge you to use every wit in your wizardly (or elfin. Or trollish) bag of tricks.  The game happens every Tuesday, 3:30-5, starting September 20, 2022. See you there! Join any time, just please be sure to register before you come.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 114:00—5:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Hearthside Book Group: "The Woman They Could Not Silence"

Strips of yellow cut paper depicting a grainy image of a woman in old fashioned clothing.On Tuesday, July 11th join us in person at the library or on ZOOM to discuss the biography The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. "From the New York Times bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark, dramatic, but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman whose harrowing story changed the world.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 129:45—10:45 AMManchester Library Side Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Tai Chi Class

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:45 -10:45 AM on Wednesdays. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Shut Up and Write!

Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. To join the group any time, email c.maile.black@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 123:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Summer Art and Sensory

Summer Art and SensoryArt and Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The project is always step by step, hands on and guided to help create individual masterpieces! This program starts 6/28 and runs every Wednesday in the summer.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

An Evening With Bestselling Author Lisa See (Virtual)

Woman wearing makeup and ornate Asian styled clothing and hair accessories stares out at the viewer.Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa See on Zoom as she talks about her new book Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, a captivating story of women helping other women. See’s latest historical novel was inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China and is a triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 1312:00—1:00 PMZoom

Landing On The Moon with NASA (Virtual)

N/ASolar System Ambassador David S. Ball, a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses the history and plans for landing on the Moon. From the first crash landing in 1959; the first manned landing a decade later; and the upcoming plans by SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others to execute routine soft landings on the surface of the Moon, we will explore the surprisingly difficult feat of "landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.…Learn More

Thursday, July 132:00—2:45 PMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together!

Talewise Science Heroes are BACK with an brand new  interactive STEM program:  Saving Earth Together, a story and science adventure!  Two unlikely heroes must learn to WORK TOGETHER to stop a super polluting mastermind. Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments all about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more.…Learn More
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Friday, July 141:00—3:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Creating Comic Strips and Gag Cartoons

Creating Comic Strips and Gag CartoonsAges 11-16: Boston-based author/illustrator Jonathan Todd (the upcoming Scholastic graphic novel “Timid") is back, this time for a two-hour workshop on writing and drawing cartoons geared for laughs.   Registration is limited to 20 participants, and art supplies are included.…Learn More

Friday, July 143:00—4:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 15Library Closed

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Sunday, July 16Library Closed

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Monday, July 1711:00—11:20 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1711:30—11:50 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1712:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 1712:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 171:00—2:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 172:00—3:00 PMZoom

Navigating Career Options at Any Stage of Life (Virtual)

Changing jobs is becoming a popular career move for plenty of American workers across the nation in search of better benefits, more money, and a positive work-life balance. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic also resulted in a major uptick in individuals making career changes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 183:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18Led by our spirited visionary dungeonmaster, Asa B. , this game will challenge you to use every wit in your wizardly (or elfin. Or trollish) bag of tricks.  The game happens every Tuesday, 3:30-5, starting September 20, 2022. See you there! Join any time, just please be sure to register before you come.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 199:45—10:45 AMManchester Library Side Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Tai Chi Class

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:45 -10:45 AM on Wednesdays. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 1910:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Shut Up and Write!

Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. To join the group any time, email c.maile.black@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 193:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Summer Art and Sensory

Summer Art and SensoryArt and Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The project is always step by step, hands on and guided to help create individual masterpieces! This program starts 6/28 and runs every Wednesday in the summer.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 2011:00—11:30 AMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Cold Brew/Hot Books on the Lawn

Cold Brew/Hot Books on the Lawn Summer is hot and good books are even hotter! We’ll provide the cold brew coffee for you and we can all chat about the books we have been reading or hearing about. Thursday, July 20, 11 AM on the lawn with Lori, Sara and Maddy as we dish and ditch the good, bad, and ugly books that caught our attention in July.…Learn More

Thursday, July 206:00—7:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Author Reading and Chat with Karin Gertsch

Run-down castle on a grassy lawn surrounded by water and seaweed washing up on a beach below it.Karin Gertsch's first fiction novel was just published in June, 2023 and she will be visiting the MBTS Public Library to read a selection from the book and answer your questions about her journey from guidebook writer to children's book author to publishing Five Wishes.…Learn More
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Friday, July 212:00—3:00 PMZoom

A Look At The Life & Works of Agatha Christie (Virtual)

Black and white photo of an older woman.Agatha Christie is the most famous mystery writer in the world. In fact, the Guinness Book of World Records goes further and lists Christie as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her novels have sold roughly 2 billion copies, and her estate claims that her works come third in the rankings of the world's most-widely published books, behind only Shakespeare's works and the Bible.…Learn More

Friday, July 213:00—4:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 22Library Closed

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Sunday, July 23Library Closed

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Monday, July 2411:00—11:20 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 2411:30—11:50 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 2412:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 2412:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 241:00—2:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Keyboard, tablet, phone and post it notes on a distressed wood tableIncrease your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, laptop, or ipad? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, July 241:00—2:30 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Rubik's Cube-o-Rama!

Rubik's Cube-o-Rama!Obsessed with Rubik's Cubes?  Join local resident and longtime speedcubing competitor Will Russo for an informal session covering all the ins and outs of cubing culture.   Get solving tips, find out about participating in competitions,  get the scoop on where to shop for the fastest and craziest cubes, and more.…Learn More

Monday, July 242:00—3:00 PMZoom

Job Search Triage (Virtual)

Is your job search hemorrhaging time, energy, and resources? Right now, given the current state of your job search where do you need to focus to have the biggest impact and benefit in terms of landing. Learn a simple process to make more effective use of your time, energy and resources during your job search? Zero in on: What’s working? What’s not? Led by Tom McDonough, director of programs and founding Board member for the Institute for Career Transitions (ICT).…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 2511:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mindfulness Meditation

Stone statue of Buddha with snow at the statue's base.Meditation is moving to the Manchester Community Center and is going weekly this summer (except for July 4 and 18)! Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 253:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18

Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18Led by our spirited visionary dungeonmaster, Asa B. , this game will challenge you to use every wit in your wizardly (or elfin. Or trollish) bag of tricks.  The game happens every Tuesday, 3:30-5, starting September 20, 2022. See you there! Join any time, just please be sure to register before you come.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 269:45—10:45 AMManchester Library Side Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Tai Chi Class

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:45 -10:45 AM on Wednesdays. The class will focus on the Sun style which employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 2610:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Shut Up and Write!

Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. To join the group any time, email c.maile.black@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 263:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Summer Art and Sensory

Summer Art and SensoryArt and Sensory encourages students to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different art materials. The project is always step by step, hands on and guided to help create individual masterpieces! This program starts 6/28 and runs every Wednesday in the summer.…Learn More
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Friday, July 2810:30—11:30 AMReading RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mystery Book Group: "The Dime"

A woman in a police vest is shown from the nose to the upper thigh with an arid, yellow, small rolliThe Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM. July's meeting will occur in the library's reading room or outside on the library's front lawn. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl. org with any questions or to get connected with the group.…Learn More

Friday, July 2810:30—11:30 AMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Hula Hooping Extravaganza: First Session

Women in black outfits holding hula hoops around their bodies. You are invited to the most awesome all ages hula hoop event of the year! It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic! Hooping induces joy through movement explorations designed to promote healthy bodies and minds.…Learn More

Friday, July 281:00—2:00 PMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Hula Hooping Extravaganza: Second Session

Women in black outfits holding hula hoops around their bodies. You are invited to the most awesome all ages hula hoop event of the year! It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic! Hooping induces joy through movement explorations designed to promote healthy bodies and minds.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 29Library Closed

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Sunday, July 30Library Closed

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Monday, July 317:00—8:00 PMZoom

Advice From Literary Agent Doug Grad

Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group, which generally meets the fourth Monday evening of every month, is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- features a guest speaker (typically a published author or editor) offering some tips of the trade.…Learn More