Manchester City Library responds to Trump Executive Order and potential loss of $1.5 million to NH’s inter-library loan program

Friday, March 21, 2025

An executive order issued Friday, March 14, 2025, calls for the reduction and elimination of functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is an independent federal agency that supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. This decision will greatly impact Manchester residents and Granite Staters.

May 17: Great deals to be had at Manchester Library Book Sale

Friday, March 14, 2025

The Manchester City Library Spring book sale will take place on May 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pricing will be $10 per average sized grocery bag. Bring your own bag or we can provide one. Fill it up with whatever materials can fit! Individual items can also be purchased for $2 each for hardcover books and $1 each for most other materials.

As of Dec. 1, no more fines for overdue items at Manchester City Library

Monday, December 2, 2024

As of December 1, Manchester City Library will no longer charge overdue fines on all items in its collection. The library joins a growing movement among public libraries nationwide seeking to remove barriers to increase access.

Kindness rocks and gratitude jars: Get your free adult DIY craft kits at the library

Saturday, August 31, 2024

MANCHESTER, NH – It’s the season of kindness and gratitude, according to the Manchester City Library, which has some adult DIY

Author talk with Chris Boucher on The Original Bucky Lew: Basketball’s First Black Professional

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, August 11, 2023

Join author Chris Boucher for a look back at the world of professional basketball circa 1902. On Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Feeling crafty? Making this button bowl with free ‘take & make’ craft kit from the library

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, August 1, 2023

You can make gorgeous-looking bowls of different sizes which make good giveaway gifts.

Ready for gardening? Check out the Manchester Seed Library

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, March 5, 2023

Interested in starting a garden? What about trying out a new type of produce? Whether you are a beginner or experienced gardener, the Manchester Seed Library is a resource for many different varieties of seed options to try in your own garden each season.

Culturally Curious, Part 2: Secret Stories Behind the World’s Most Iconic Paintings

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, November 10, 2022

Join the Manchester City Library on January 19, from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom for the highly-requested Part 2 of Jane Oneail’s Secret Stories program!

Sept. 14: Explore the lost and forgotten stories told by ‘New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The Manchester City Library invites you to an informative program on Cemeteries and Gravestones on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 7 p.m. EST via Zoom.

Aug. 3: An Artful Mystery – how a lost Rodin was found in a small New Jersey town

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, May 8, 2021

The Manchester City Library invites you to listen to the riveting story of how a lost treasure of the Art world was discovered in a small New Jersey town. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at 6 p.m. via Zoom for a story of how an Auguste Rodin sculpture was lost in the 1930s, and how it was discovered again.

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