December 2024

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Monday, December 212:00—12:20 PMReference RoomManchester-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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, December 212:30—12:50 PMReference RoomManchester-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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 311:00 AM—12:00 PMOff Site: See Description For Details

Mindfulness Meditation

Stone statue of Buddha with snow at the statue's base.Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 34:00—5:00 PMReading RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Hearthside Book Group: "An Unfinished Love Story"

Join us in person at the library or on ZOOM to discuss An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin. About the book: "The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian reflects on her 42-year marriage with Dick Goodwin, one the shining stars of John F.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 36:00—7:00 PMCrowell Chapel4 Rosedale Ave, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Crowell Chapel Concert Series Featuring: Hungrytown

A man with a guitar and a woman stand in a forest, during fall, looking away from each other.The Library and Parks and Recreation are excited to kick off a free, monthly concert series at the Crowell Chapel. On the 1st Tuesday of every month, October - April, join us in the Crowell Chapel at 6:00PM for music by the sea. Recently returned from a UK tour, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, through their years of worldwide touring and tireless devotion to many classic genres of music, have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid, able to hold Celtic and Americana, ballads and psychedelia, sunshine and darkness, joy and despair--not only within the same album, but within the same song.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 410:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Fall and Winter Storytime

Fall and Winter StorytimeJoin Miss Audrey for Fall and Winter Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30! This program is for ages 0-3 and runs until December.

Wednesday, December 43:30—4:30 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Graphic Novel Club

Graphic Novel ClubKids in grades 4-7 are invited to join the Graphic Novel Club. We'll talk about books, eat a snack, and do an activity based on the month's selection. This month's pick is The Case of the Golden Bone by Sara Varon. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.
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Thursday, December 56:00—7:00 PMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Pajama Storytime

Pajama StorytimeJoin Miss Audrey for a cozy pajama storytime and craft the first Thursday of every month from 6-7. This program is for kids ages 4 and up and their families.
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Friday, December 63:00—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

An Black man sits at a computer speaking to someone else on the screen.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, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Monday, December 912:00—12:20 PMReference RoomManchester-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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More

Monday, December 912:30—12:50 PMReference RoomManchester-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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMOff Site: See Description For Details

Mindfulness Meditation

Stone statue of Buddha with snow at the statue's base.Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 105:30—6:30 PMTeen LoftManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30-6:30 Earn community service hours while having fun planning events for your friends and the community!
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Wednesday, December 1110:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Fall and Winter Storytime

Fall and Winter StorytimeJoin Miss Audrey for Fall and Winter Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30! This program is for ages 0-3 and runs until December.
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Friday, December 133:00—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

An Black man sits at a computer speaking to someone else on the screen.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, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 142:00—3:30 PMReference RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

Graham Cracker Gingerbread HouseCome to the library to make your own graham cracker gingerbread house. This festive all ages program is on Saturday, December 14th from 2-3:30. Registration is required.
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Tuesday, December 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMOff Site: See Description For Details

Mindfulness Meditation

Stone statue of Buddha with snow at the statue's base.Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1810:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Fall and Winter Storytime

Fall and Winter StorytimeJoin Miss Audrey for Fall and Winter Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30! This program is for ages 0-3 and runs until December.
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Thursday, December 196:00—7:00 PMReference RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Diversity Matters: "We Refuse To Forget"

December's Diversity Matters book group's pick is "We refuse to forget : a true story of Black Creeks, American identity, and power" by Caleb Gayle. Please join wherever you are in your reading. This event is a hybrid event and you can attend via Zoom or in-person.…Learn More
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Friday, December 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. This is a hybrid meeting and may be attended in person at the Library, or through Zoom.

Friday, December 203:00—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

An Black man sits at a computer speaking to someone else on the screen.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, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed

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Thursday, December 264:00—5:00 PMReading RoomManchester-by-the-Sea Public Library15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

STEM Club

STEM ClubHave some fun and learn a little science too at STEM Club! This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 and is for grades 4-6.…Learn More
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Friday, December 273:00—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

An Black man sits at a computer speaking to someone else on the screen.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, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues.…Learn More
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