Library Events

Guitar Hero Competition at West - Tuesday, Nov 10 2009 3:30p

(Library Staff) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The final round of our Guitar Hero competition takes place Nov. 10 at 3:30. Who will win the Game Stop gift certificate?

A Night at the Movies - State of Play (PG-13) - Tuesday, Nov 10 2009 6:00p

(Library Staff) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Handsome, unflappable U.S. congressman Stephen Collins is the future of his political party. That is until his research assistant is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out. A DC reporter investigating the case steps into a cover-up that threatens to shake the nation's structures. 118 minutes

For more information, please contact Ruth at 624-6550 x 307.

Movement Storytime - Thursday, Nov 12 2009 11:00a

(Library Staff) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

If you have an active 2 to 5-year-old, let them use up some of their energy at our new monthly movement-oriented storytime, where sitting still is kept to a minimum. We'll dance, stretch, jump, play, and maybe run (a little). With any luck, we may even have a positive impact on flexibility and coordination. For more information, contact Amy Graves at 624-6550 ext. 328.

Book Discussion Group - Independence Day - Thursday, Nov 12 2009 7:00p

(Library Staff) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Group will read 'Independence Day 'by Richard Ford - New Jersey sportswriter turned real estate agent Frank Bascombe spends the 4th of July holiday weekend having a midlife crisis. Winner of the Pulitizer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

Lapsit Storytime - Friday, Nov 13 2009 9:30a

(Library Staff) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Registration is required. Storytimes for parents and children 23 months and younger. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Movie at West: Up (PG) - Friday, Nov 13 2009 3:00p

(Library Staff) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Family Storytime - Saturday, Nov 14 2009 10:30a

(Library Staff) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Open to all ages. This program is open to all children and their families. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Afternoon at the Movies - Annie (PG) - Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 1:00p

(Library Staff) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Little Orphan dreams of the day when her parents will rescue her from evil Mrs. Hannigan's orphanage for girls in this heart-warming musical. Her dreams are dashed, however, when she discovers her family was killed in a fire. But Annie finds happiness with millionaire 'Daddy' Warbucks, who reluctantly falls in love with this precocious little red head. 128 minutes.

For more information, please contact Ruth at 624-6550 x 307.

Great Stone Face Book Club - Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 3:30p

(Children's Department) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Young readers, grades 4-6, are invited to join us once a month to this month's book. For more information, contact Amy Graves at 624-6550 ext. 328.

Music with Karina - Thursday, Nov 19 2009 10:00a

(Library Staff) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Karina Bertrand celebrates Thanksgiving with a 45 minute program for children 0-6 that explores sound through singing, storytelling, movement, listening, and playing instruments. Karina is a pianist and vocalist with over 10 years experience teaching music to children. Her program supports the child's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development.

Lapsit Storytime - Friday, Nov 20 2009 9:30a

(Library Staff) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 0-23 months. Registration is required. Storytimes for parents and children 23 months and younger. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Movie at West: Star Trek (PG-13) - Friday, Nov 20 2009 3:00p

(Library Staff) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Family Storytime - Saturday, Nov 21 2009 10:30a

(Library Staff) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Open to all ages. This program is open to all children and their families. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Scrabble/Family Game Afternoon - Saturday, Nov 21 2009 2:00p

(Library Staff) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

All ages are welcome. Do you like to play board games? Bring your favorite board game to library for our family game afternoon. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact Karyn at 624-6550.

Brown Bag Book Club - Snow Falling on Cedars - Tuesday, Nov 24 2009 12:15p

(Library Staff) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Cub will be reading 'Snow Falling on Cedars' by David Guterson - in 1954, a west coast fisherman is found murdered and a Japanese American is charged. The treatment of Japanese Americans during the second world war is an ever-present specter during the man's trial. For more information, please contact Arlene Letourneau at 624-6550 or aletourn@manchesternh.gov