Library Events

Preschool Storytime - Tuesday, Oct 2 2012 9:30a

(Children's Department) — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Registration is not required. Language enhancement program. Picture book readings and fingerplays, signing and crafts may be included. For ages 4-5 years old. For more information, please contact the Children's Room at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Toddler Storytimes - Wednesday, Oct 3 2012 9:30a

(Children's Department) — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Registration is required. Books, fingerplays, signing and movement activities. For ages 2-3 years old. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Afternoon at the Movies - The Color Purple - Wednesday, Oct 3 2012 1:00p

(Library Staff) — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMT

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker. PG (book to film)154 mins. For more information, contact Ruth at 624-6550 ext. 307.

Main Library will close at 3:30pm - MCL Foundation Auction Event 5 pm - Wednesday, Oct 3 2012 3:30p

(Library Staff) — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Foundation Auction. Admission is $15.00 at door $10 advance payment until September 28th. Please make checks payable to MCL Foundation, attention Mary Gallant. For more information contact Mary Gallant at 624-6550 ext. 311 - Refreshments will be served. Cash Bar. Please visit the Foundation's Facebook page for more information on Auction Items.

Little Movers Storytime - Thursday, Oct 4 2012 10:30a

(Children's Department) — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Little Movers combines books, music, and movement activities for ages 2 to 5. The program lasts 30-45 minutes, and sitting still is kept to a minimum. No registration is required. For more information, contact Amy at 624-6550 ext. 345 or agraves@manchesternh.gov.

Local Author David Mather - One for the Road - Reading - Thursday, Oct 4 2012 7:00p

(Library Staff) — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT

One for the Road is fiction but it heavily uses details from his years in the Peace Corps in Chile. The book also tells of the gaping loneliness many Peace Corps volunteer feel, especially in their first year when there a language and communication gaps. For more information, contact Mary Gallant at 624-6550 ext. 311.

Lapsit Storytime - Friday, Oct 5 2012 9:30a

(Children's Department) — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:30:00 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: Batteries Not Included (PG) - Friday, Oct 5 2012 3:00p

(Library Staff) — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Preschool Storytime - Tuesday, Oct 9 2012 9:30a

(Children's Department) — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Children's Art Club - Tuesday, Oct 9 2012 4:00p

(Children's Department) — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Do you like to draw, paint and be creative? Join us once a month as we plan activities and crafts that will teach you the basics of drawing, painting and other creative fun. The club will meet at 4:00 pm in the Winchell Room. Children in grades K-3 are invited to join. Registration is required. For more information, please call 624-6550, ext. 328.

Evening @ the Movies - Big Miracle - Tuesday, Oct 9 2012 6:00p

(Library Staff) — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Local newsman Adam Carlson (Krasinski) can't wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. But just when the story of his career breaks, the world comes chasing it, too. With an oil tycoon, heads of state and hungry journalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries Adam the most is Rachel Kramer (Barrymore). Not only is she an outspoken environmentalist, she's also his ex-girlfriend.

With time running out, Rachel and Adam must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales. As the world's attention turns to the top of the globe, saving these endangered animals becomes a shared cause for nations entrenched against one another and leads to a momentary thaw in the Cold War. PG (1hr. 47 mins)For more information contact Ruth at 624-6550 ext. 307.

Toddler Storytimes - Wednesday, Oct 10 2012 9:30a

(Children's Department) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Registration is required. Books, fingerplays, signing and movement activities. For ages 2-3 years old. For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 624-6550 ext. 314.

Afternoon at the Movies - Big Miracle - Wednesday, Oct 10 2012 1:00p

(Library Staff) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Local newsman Adam Carlson (Krasinski) can't wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. But just when the story of his career breaks, the world comes chasing it, too. With an oil tycoon, heads of state and hungry journalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries Adam the most is Rachel Kramer (Barrymore). Not only is she an outspoken environmentalist, she's also his ex-girlfriend.

With time running out, Rachel and Adam must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales. As the world's attention turns to the top of the globe, saving these endangered animals becomes a shared cause for nations entrenched against one another and leads to a momentary thaw in the Cold War. PG (1 hr. 47mins) For more information contact Ruth at 624-6550 ext. 307

Anime Club - Wednesday, Oct 10 2012 6:30p

(Library Staff) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:30:00 GMT

For teens grades 6-12

Little Movers Storytime - Thursday, Oct 11 2012 10:30a

(Children's Department) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT