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 ......More

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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-458/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 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 ......More

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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-475/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

MBTS Monday Writing Group

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  ht......More

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mbts-monday-writing-group-3/

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Mindfulness Meditation

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. Sh......More

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. 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. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-138/

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10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House

Join us at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum at 10 Union Street (across the street from the library) and learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will intro......More

Join us at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum at 10 Union Street (across the street from the library) and learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal Census records, maps and tax records. And you’ll learn how to find the stories that bring the history of your house alive. Come learn 10 steps to get you started on your house history research. This talk is appropriate for both beginners and those who have research experience. About the Presenter: Marian Pierre-Louis is an educator who specializes in house history research, southern New England genealogy and historic cemetery research. Marian has been researching house histories for over 25 years. She has researched hundreds of houses across Massachusetts and New England. She contributed a chapter to The Stories Houses Tell – A Collection of Little Compton [RI] House Histories (2015) and again in a new volume (2022) A Second Collection of Little Compton House Histories. She also wrote the Old House Secrets series in the Medway & Millis Local Town Pages. For two years Marian was a volunteer docent at the Fairbanks House, the oldest timber-frame house in the United States. Her website, the Northeast House Historian (https://northeasthousehistorian.com/ )is a resource for everyone who wants to research the history of their home. Marian is also the Online Education Producer for Legacy Family Tree Webinars where she produces online genealogy education classes. You’ll find her online each week hosting live broadcasts at Legacy Family Tree Webinars. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum. The MBTS Museum offers a house history program for Manchester properties. Find out more about the program and order a house history at https://www.mbtsmuseum.org/house-history-program Please register below as space is limited. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/10-steps-to-researching-the-history-of-your-house/

Historical Museum

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) -- seniors and juniors

Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00. Earn community service hours while having fun planning events for your friends and the community! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tab-teen-advisory-board-seniors-and-juniors-4/

Teen Loft Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Advanced Tai Chi

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and may be difficult for new members to jump into. If you want to try joining, complete the ......More

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and may be difficult for new members to jump into. If you want to try joining, complete the Safety Release Registration Form. Your information will be shared with the library and the Tai Chi instructor and will only be used for the purpose of coordinating the Tai Chi program. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or if you want to be on a waitlist for the next intro session. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/advanced-tai-chi-15/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Fiber Arts Circle

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and ya......More

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Join us by the fireplace and let's craft together! Want more crafting events and resources? Register for a Create/Make for Adults Program on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  November: Fused glass pendants and magnets with guest artist Deenie Pacik Guiliano December: Winter Wood Slices Also sign up for Creative Bug for free using your library card. Creative Bug is an online resource that has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fiber-arts-circle-7/

Reading Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Intro to Tai Chi

Are you new to Tai Chi? Have you wanted or tried joining an established group, like the library's Advanced Tai Chi, but wanted more of an overview? Join Manchester local Susan Halpern, as she guides the group through the Sun Style Form step by step. The Sun Style Form......More

Are you new to Tai Chi? Have you wanted or tried joining an established group, like the library's Advanced Tai Chi, but wanted more of an overview? Join Manchester local Susan Halpern, as she guides the group through the Sun Style Form step by step. The Sun Style Form employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.  This series is 6 months long and is not a drop in. Join for the whole series as instruction will build upon itself. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or want to be on the list for the next Intro session. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-tai-chi-27/

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Shut Up and Write! (Virtual)

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at ......More

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at [email protected]. Lead by writer and editor Maile Black. Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?  Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. Here’s how it goes: Show up when you feel like it. Write for 90 minutes. Hang out afterwards (or not - your choice) to share your work or listen to others. Why Shut Up & Write Works Accountability & Habit Formation One of the most successful techniques for developing a new habit is to commit to a specific day, time, and location when you will follow through. By making the commitment to show up for your writing at the same time each week, you are able to turn one hour of focused writing into a stable routine that yields remarkable results. Social Motivation & Support Studies have shown that even the smallest sense of belonging increases performance on a variety of tasks. When you show up for a Shut Up & Write event, not only are you supported and motivated by everyone else writing around you, you are also a part of a community of writers all over the world. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shut-up-and-write-virtual-81/

Zoom

Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs (Virtual)

Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @somet......More

Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads . She is an avid reader and supporter of diverse books. She has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her love of reading was fostered at an early age, when her mom told her how much she loved reading and wanted to be just like her. She also participates in a few book clubs that continue to expand her reading, and is a huge library and indie bookstore supporter. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/inclusive-and-diverse-book-recs-virtual-11/

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Mystery Book Group: "The Woman in the Library"

The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM, except this month we are meeting a week early on 12/19. This December we are reading ......More

The Manchester Mystery Book Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:30AM, except this month we are meeting a week early on 12/19. This December we are reading The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. This meeting will occur in person at the library and over Zoom. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. About the Book:  "The beautifully ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is completely silent one weekday morning, until a woman's terrified scream echoes through the room. Security guards immediately appear and instruct everyone inside to stay put until they determine there is no threat. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers who had been sitting in the reading room get to chatting and quickly become friendly. Harriet, Marigold, Whit, and Caine each have their own reasons for being in the reading room that morning--and it just happens that one of them may turn out to be a murderer. For readers of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, with shades of The Secret History, THE WOMAN IN THE LIBRARY is an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most dangerous weapons of all." - Catalog Physical copies will be available at the circulation desk as well as an ebook and digital audiobook on the Libby App. Sign up for Libby for free using your library card.  New members are always welcome. Check more info about the club, our future book picks and this month's book at mysterybookfan.com Next month we are reading: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-book-group-the-woman-in-the-library/

Reading Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 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 ......More

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. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If your question or goal is more involved please register for a session on Mondays. Check that we can help you with your tech question by calling Maddy Willwerth at 978-526-2017 or emailing [email protected]. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-drop-in-207/

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Create/Make for Adults

Join us on Saturdays from 2-3:30 for a great fall lineup of seasonal crafts. December: Winter Wood Slices Create a painted winter wonderland or your own design for your wood circle! Supplies provided for multiple designs. We invite you to stretch your creative mus......More

Join us on Saturdays from 2-3:30 for a great fall lineup of seasonal crafts. December: Winter Wood Slices Create a painted winter wonderland or your own design for your wood circle! Supplies provided for multiple designs. We invite you to stretch your creative muscles. No painting experience required. Some sessions will be led by guest teachers, while others will be led by library staff. This program is for adults (and teens 16+). Seating is limited and registration is required so that we may provide sufficient materials. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/create-make-for-adults-11/

Reading Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 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 ......More

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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-459/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 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 ......More

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 or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-476/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

MBTS Monday Writing Group

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  ht......More

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mbts-monday-writing-group-4/

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Mindfulness Meditation

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. Sh......More

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. 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. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-139/

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TAB (Teen Advisory Board) -- sophomores and freshmen

Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30-6:30. Earn community service hours while having fun planning events for your friends and the community! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tab-teen-advisory-board-sophomores-and-freshmen-13/

Teen Loft Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

LIBRARY CLOSED 1-5

The Library will close on Wednesday at 1:00PM and reopen on Friday at 10:00AM. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-1-5-2/

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Advanced Tai Chi

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and may be difficult for new members to jump into. If you want to try joining, complete the ......More

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and may be difficult for new members to jump into. If you want to try joining, complete the Safety Release Registration Form. Your information will be shared with the library and the Tai Chi instructor and will only be used for the purpose of coordinating the Tai Chi program. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or if you want to be on a waitlist for the next intro session. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/advanced-tai-chi-16/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944