Build a Wren House

Join Devon Stace to learn how to build your own wren house.  Materials provided. Recommended for ages 6+. Advance registration is requested and space is limited. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734)428-8045, or using our ......More

Join Devon Stace to learn how to build your own wren house.  Materials provided. Recommended for ages 6+. Advance registration is requested and space is limited. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734)428-8045, or using our online registration form.

City Room

Mario Monday

Go head to head against other racers in Mario Kart, face off against gaming legends in Super Smash Bros, or just come for the snacks. all ages welcome

Council Chamber

Family Story Time

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at ......More

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at [email protected] or call (734) 428-8045 to speak with her directly.

Youth Area

Ocean Mosaic (Group Project)

Anytime between 3 and 5 PM, stop by to create your small piece of the larger mosaic wall art.  Your art will be on display throughout the months of May and June, and will be yours to take home on June 30. All ages welcome.   

Upstairs Lounge

May Day Flowers Tea Towel

Celebrate May Day with us by using fake flowers to stamp tea towels. Perfect to make for yourself or as a gift! All ages welcome.

City Room

Group Ukulele Lessons

Join us for an 8 week group ukulele class for ages 5-adult, meeting on Thursdays from 4-4:30PM with a recital on May 2 at 5PM. The fee is $80 plus $15 book fee which needs to be payed in full on March 14 to Michelle Shrewsbury (cash, check, or Venmo accepted). Bring you......More

Join us for an 8 week group ukulele class for ages 5-adult, meeting on Thursdays from 4-4:30PM with a recital on May 2 at 5PM. The fee is $80 plus $15 book fee which needs to be payed in full on March 14 to Michelle Shrewsbury (cash, check, or Venmo accepted). Bring your own ukulele, or check one out from the library.

City Room

Bingo!

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes.  All ages welcome.

Teen Spot

MCS Art Show

Mario Monday

Go head to head against other racers in Mario Kart, face off against gaming legends in Super Smash Bros, or just come for the snacks. all ages welcome

Council Chamber

Family Story Time

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at ......More

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at [email protected] or call (734) 428-8045 to speak with her directly.

Youth Area

Kids Paint Party

We are excited to host Karen of Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun! No previous painting experience required; adults are welcome to paint with their child. Choose from one of the provided projects; options include ceramics, wood, or canvas. Sample images are a......More

We are excited to host Karen of Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun! No previous painting experience required; adults are welcome to paint with their child. Choose from one of the provided projects; options include ceramics, wood, or canvas. Sample images are attached. Price ($15) includes everything needed to complete your project. BYO snacks and drinks welcome.  Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling Karen with Paint Parties To Go at 517-879-8149.

City Room

Adult Paint Party

We are excited to host Karen of Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun! Great for a multi-generational Girls Night Out. No previous painting experience required. Anchor canvas $27 Pineapple ceramic lantern $32 Sloth on Tree ceramic $17  Hugging Sloths ceram......More

We are excited to host Karen of Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun! Great for a multi-generational Girls Night Out. No previous painting experience required. Anchor canvas $27 Pineapple ceramic lantern $32 Sloth on Tree ceramic $17  Hugging Sloths ceramic $32 Paris canvas $27 Blessed Sunflower wood sign $30 Sample project images are attached. Prices include everything needed to complete your project. BYO snacks and drinks welcome.  Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling Karen with Paint Parties To Go at 517-879-8149.

City Room

Group Ukulele Lessons

Join us for an 8 week group ukulele class for ages 5-adult, meeting on Thursdays from 4-4:30PM with a recital on May 2 at 5PM. The fee is $80 plus $15 book fee which needs to be payed in full on March 14 to Michelle Shrewsbury (cash, check, or Venmo accepted). Bring you......More

Join us for an 8 week group ukulele class for ages 5-adult, meeting on Thursdays from 4-4:30PM with a recital on May 2 at 5PM. The fee is $80 plus $15 book fee which needs to be payed in full on March 14 to Michelle Shrewsbury (cash, check, or Venmo accepted). Bring your own ukulele, or check one out from the library.

City Room

Mother's Day Tea Party

Celebrate all women and mothers at this special tea party centered around intentionality. Creating your very own blend from a selection of individual herbs for yourself or as a gift for a special woman in your life. All ages welcome.  Advance registration is requeste......More

Celebrate all women and mothers at this special tea party centered around intentionality. Creating your very own blend from a selection of individual herbs for yourself or as a gift for a special woman in your life. All ages welcome.  Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734)428-8045, or using our online registration form.

Upstairs Lounge

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Manchester District Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the lower level Village Council Chambers. Visit ......More

The Manchester District Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the lower level Village Council Chambers. Visit manchesterlibrary.info/board-of-trustees.html for details and updates. 

Council Chamber

MCS Art Show open house

Mario Monday

Go head to head against other racers in Mario Kart, face off against gaming legends in Super Smash Bros, or just come for the snacks. all ages welcome

Council Chamber

Family Story Time

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at ......More

Special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with an adult. If you are interested in volunteering to read at Family Story Time, email Library Director Kathy Dimond at [email protected] or call (734) 428-8045 to speak with her directly.

Youth Area

Adult Book Club

Join other members in discussion of A ROOM WITH A VIEW by E. M. Forster. This is the book club's Classic Fiction selec......More

Join other members in discussion of A ROOM WITH A VIEW by E. M. Forster. This is the book club's Classic Fiction selection for the season. The book club will meet at the library, usually in the History Room; updates or changes will be posted here and on the MDL Facebook page a few days before the meeting.  Copies the month's book selection can be picked up on-demand from the library 3-4 weeks before the meeting. Find out more about the MDL Adult Book Club (including upcoming book selections) and participate in online discussion on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5260

Claire Reck Local History Room

Adult Book Club

Join other members in discussion of THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED by John Green. This is the book club's Nonfiction selection for the se......More

Join other members in discussion of THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED by John Green. This is the book club's Nonfiction selection for the season. The book club will meet at the library, usually in the History Room; updates or changes will be posted here and on the MDL Facebook page a few days before the meeting.  Copies the month's book selection can be picked up on-demand from the library 3-4 weeks before the meeting. Find out more about the MDL Adult Book Club (including upcoming book selections) and participate in online discussion on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5260

Claire Reck Local History Room

Maker Night

Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project and get inspiration from other participants. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, felt, weave, spin, paint, draw, sculpt, model, fold, glue, assemble, collect, display, or craft in any form - you are welcome.......More

Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project and get inspiration from other participants. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, felt, weave, spin, paint, draw, sculpt, model, fold, glue, assemble, collect, display, or craft in any form - you are welcome. This is a great opportunity for beginners to get help from experienced practitioners or for small groups to work together on creative interests. Recommended for ages 13+

Lower Level Conference Room