Severe Cold Weather Alert

A severe cold weather alert is in effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025. Residents are advised to stay indoors; if you must go out, please take proper precautions.

If you are at risk from the cold, please feel free to call 860-645-5500 for help.

Available Warming Centers

Tax Bills Payable Jan. 1, 2025

The second installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 01, 2023 and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle List are due and payable on January 1, 2025.

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Library

The Manchester Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for the Washington's Birthday holiday.

The Manchester Public Library is now open on Sundays from 1-5PM through April 6th, 2025.

The Whiton Branch Library will be open on Saturdays January 11th- April 5th, 2025.

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21st Century Library Report

Children and Teen Services

Information for families with children and teens.

Reference and Adult Services

Resources for adults on e-books, databases, genealogy, book recommendations, website recommendations, and more.

Program Calendar

Information about activities for adults, teens, and children.

Using The Manchester Public Library

Information about borrowing from the library, including how to get a library card, loan periods for items, and the process for returning items and overdue fees, as well as information about our branch library, Whiton.

Museum Passes

The Manchester Public Library's museum passes allow free or reduced admission to venues for varying group sizes/ages.

Library History

History of Mary Cheney Library, Whiton Branch Library, as well as information about the Russell Cheney paintings.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Manchester Public Library is a non-profit, non-political volunteer organization. It is the responsibility of the Friends to administer funds raised, donated, granted or endowed to secure materials that are beyond the scope of the library budget.

Book and Material Selection Policy

The Manchester Public Library's Policy regarding selection of materials for inclusion in collection and request for reconsideration form.

Mary Cheney Library

586 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Directions

Main Desk 860-643-2471
Reference 860-645-0821
Children's Room 860-645-0577

Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Whiton Branch Library

100 North Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Directions

860-643-6892

Hours:
Monday through Thursday
10 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm