Have you ever learned something new at a program at the library, used a library pass to visit a local museum at a discount, or relaxed reading a newspaper or book by the lit fireplace? All of those above activities and so much more were made possible with support from the Friends of the Library. Show your support at their annual meeting and enjoy refreshments and an amazing program. Whether you are a member of the Friends or not you are invited. 

The Friends of the Manchester Public Library, run entirely by volunteers, is an active non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Library’s collections and programs through membership, memorial gifts and book sales. Since their formation in 1960, the Friends have contributed furnishings and equipment, museum memberships, and many other services and resources. You can connect with the Friends at FOML@manchesterpl.org.

About the Program:

Discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature of solid matter. From Louis Comfort Tiffany's jewel-toned stained glass windows that turned churches into cathedrals of color, to Dale Chihuly's explosive blown glass sculptures that bring the ocean's mysteries to museum galleries, to Dan Dailey's whimsical figurative pieces that blend fine art with storytelling magic. This program illuminates how fire, breath, and imagination combine to create some of the most spectacular and ethereal art forms known to humanity. 

About the Presenter: 

Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com  

Timeline

• 6:00PM - Refreshments and Conversations
• 6:30PM - Annual Meeting and FOL Business
• 7:00PM - From Tiffany to Chihuly: Masters of Glass Art

Due to registration volume this event will take place at the FPC Community Hall, at 17 Union Street behind Santander Bank. Registrations are encouraged below but not required so we can bring enough refreshments. 

This program was made possible like so many others through the support of the Friends of the MBTS Library. Connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.