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Friday, September 13:00—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
Increase 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 More2
Saturday, September 2Library Closed
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Sunday, September 3Library Closed
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Monday, September 4Library Closed
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Tuesday, September 511:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation happens weekly at 11AM at the Manchester Community Center(except for October 31). 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 MoreTuesday, September 53:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18
Led 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 MoreTuesday, September 54:00—5:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Hearthside Book Group: "Rough Sleepers"
On Tuesday, September 5 join us in person at the library or on ZOOM to discuss Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder. "When he graduated from Harvard Medical School, Jim O'Connell was asked by the medical school Dean to spend one year setting up a program to care for the homeless population in Boston.…Learn More6
Wednesday, September 69:45—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 More7
Thursday, September 710:30 AM—12:15 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
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Friday, September 83:00—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
Increase 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 MoreFriday, September 85:30—7:30 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Free Friday Movies at MBTS: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
We will be showing a movie in our newly renovated Reference Room every month on Friday at 5:30PM. We will supply the popcorn. Feel free to bring covered, non-alcoholic beverages. The movie this month, Guardians of the Galaxy. Volume 3 has a MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense sequences of violence, action, strong language, suggestive/drug references and thematic elements.…Learn More9
Saturday, September 91:00—2:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
The Pineapple Project
A theatrical performance celebrating each child's freedom to be who they are on Saturday, September 9th at 1 pm. Best suited for audience ages 3-8. "Boys can't be princesses!" The impetus for The Pineapple Project came out of this moment during play between Mal and Mal's niece.…Learn More10
Sunday, September 10Library Closed
Sunday, September 102:30—4:00 PMZoom
Art Across Asia: Masterpieces from the Asian Art Museum (Virtual)
What constitutes a “masterpiece?” Why are some objects considered masterworks while others are relegated to lesser positions? Explore some answers as illustrated by a few of the very best treasures of the Asian Art Museum. These are masterworks from the vast and varied regions we collectively call Asia, which stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pacific.…Learn More11
Monday, September 1111:00—11:20 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 1111:30—11:50 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 1112:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 1112:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 More12
Tuesday, September 123:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18
Led 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 MoreTuesday, September 125:30—6:30 PMReading RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Diversity Matters Book Group : “Negroland"
September's diversity matters book group will be reading from Pulitzer prize winning author, Margo Jefferson, "Negroland. " Physical book copies available at the circulation desk. Email scollins@manchesterpl. org for more info and to get connected to the book group.…Learn More13
Wednesday, September 139:45—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 MoreWednesday, September 137:00—8:00 PMZoom
Discussion with Author of "Find More Birds ..." (Virtual)
This one is for our bird and nature lovers! Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us.…Learn More14
Thursday, September 1410:30 AM—12:15 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
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Saturday, September 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Local Author Chat with Veterinarian Karen Fine
Join us as we chat with local author and veterinarian Karen Fine. Karen always knew that she wanted to be a vet and wasn’t going to let anything stop her: not her allergy to cats, and not the fact that in the ’80s veterinary medicine was still a mostly male profession.…Learn More17
Sunday, September 17Library Closed
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Monday, September 187:00—8:00 PMZoom
Author Erica Cirino Discusses Her Book About Solutions to the Plastic Crisis (Virtual)
Join Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse.…Learn More19
Tuesday, September 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation happens weekly at 11AM at the Manchester Community Center(except for October 31). 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 MoreTuesday, September 193:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18
Led 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 MoreTuesday, September 195:30—6:15 PMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Cookbook Club: Baking Yesteryear
The Cookbook Club meets once a month to share recipes from a new cookbook off our library shelves. September's pick is Baking Yesteryear : the best recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s by B. Dylan Hollis. A #1 New York Times Bestseller and decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century.…Learn More20
Wednesday, September 209:45—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 More21
Thursday, September 2110:30 AM—12:15 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
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Friday, September 223:00—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
Increase 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 More23
Saturday, September 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMOff Site: See Description For Details
Canceled - CREW WEEK: Hike the Wilderness Conservation Area with MECT
Due to the incoming rain, today's hike has been canceled. Have a wonderful fall equinox and 1st day of fall. Hike in the Wilderness Conservation Area with Manchester Essex Conservation Trust Trustee Jeffrey Cochand. The two hour hike will start at the School Street entrance to the MECT Wilderness Conservation Area or WCAAs we hike we will discuss the value and history of local conservation areas.…Learn More24
Sunday, September 24Library Closed
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Monday, September 2511:00—11:20 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 2511:30—11:50 AMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 2512:00—12:20 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 2512:30—12:50 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Digital Advice
Increase 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 MoreMonday, September 257:00—8:00 PMZoom
CREW WEEK: Extreme Flooding and a VT Library's Response (Virtual)
On July 10, 2023 Montpelier Vermont and many other cities and towns across the state were overwhelmed by a catastrophic rain storm. The Kellogg-Hubbard Library, in the center on Montpelier was not spared and, in a statement, released by the library, recovery will take months rather than weeks.…Learn More26
Tuesday, September 2610:30—11:30 AMChildren'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
Early Childhood Partners Presents: Pre-K Hooray!
Join Ms. Paige for for this play-based group specifically designed for pre-kindergarteners. Activities will focus on early literacy. communication, and social-emotional learning. Designed for children ages 2-5 and their parent / caregiver. Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Hamilton-Wenham RSD.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 2611:00 AM—12:00 PMManchester Community Center40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation happens weekly at 11AM at the Manchester Community Center(except for October 31). 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 MoreTuesday, September 263:45—5:00 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Dungeons and Dragons, Ages 11-18
Led 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 MoreTuesday, September 265:00—6:00 PMManchester Library Main Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
CREW WEEK: Make Your Own Citrus Garland
September is Hunger Action Month™, which offers an opportunity for communities to come together to address food insecurity in the cities and towns where we live, work, and play. One simple way to help is to "Go Orange" for Hunger Action Month. Put on your finest orange shirt, pants or accessories for Hunger Action Month and share a photo of yourself on social media.…Learn More27
Wednesday, September 279:45—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 MoreWednesday, September 276:30—7:30 PMZoom
CREW WEEK: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors with Creative Manager for Grist (Virtual)
Join Tory Stephens of Grist Magazine, an independent non-profit media organization focused on the climate crisis, and learn how he created Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors. Imagine is a storytelling initiative that calls for fiction writers to envision the next 180 years of equitable climate progress, imagining intersectional worlds of abundance, adaptation, reform, and hope.…Learn More28
Thursday, September 2810:00—11:00 AMZoom
At the Sports Stadium with NBC Sports Journalist, Trenni Casey (Virtual)
Meet Trenni (Kusnierek) Casey, on-air sports journalist for NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10! We'll be discussing how Trenni got to where she is, what it takes to be a sportscaster in New England, esp as a woman, and the current state of Boston sports! Bring your questions, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation!Please note that this program is at 10am ET (Boston Time).…Learn MoreThursday, September 2810:30 AM—12:15 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
Thursday, September 286:00—8:00 PMManchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
CREW WEEK: Community Movie Screening of "The Clean Bin Project"
Join us for a special screening of "The Clean Bin Project" as a part of Communities Responding to Extreme Weather week. Snacks, Popcorn, Coffee and Tea will be provided. Please consider bringing your favorite travel mug. This event is made possible through a partnership with The Manchester-by-the-Sea's Sustainability Committee.…Learn More29
Friday, September 2910:30—11:30 AMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Reading RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Mystery Book Group: "Thirteen"
The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM. September'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 MoreFriday, September 292:00—4:00 PMManchester Library Front LawnManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Manchester-by-the-Sea-Public-LibraryManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
Sara Collins' Retirement Party
After 35 years of service to Manchester and the Massachusetts library community, Ms. Collins is retiring. Join us, rain or shine, on September 29, for food, sweet treats, non-alcoholic beverages, lawn activities for all ages, and a community photo via drone at 3:30PM to celebrate Sara and wish her joy and happiness in her next chapter.…Learn MoreFriday, September 292:00—3:00 PMZoom
CREW WEEK: How NASA Is Combating Climate Change (Virtual)
The missions of NASA’s Earth Science Division help us to understand our planet’s interconnected systems, from a global scale down to minute processes. The division delivers the technology, expertise, global observations, and applications that help us map the myriad connections between our planet’s vital processes and the climate effects of ongoing natural and human-caused changes.…Learn More30
Saturday, September 3010:30 AM—12:00 PMTown Hall Parking Lot
Touch-a-Truck
Come and explore the real vehicles used by our town's fire, police, and DPW and meet the people that help keep our town safe! This fun event is for kids of all ages. Hope to see you there on Saturday, September 30th from 10:30-12 at the Town Hall Parking Lot.