Town Calendar of Events

Preschool Playgroup

03 Jan 2025 Open free play. Toys are provided and parental supervision is required.

Main Library, 586 Main Street,  06040

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Blue Heeler Party

04 Jan 2025 Join us for a meet & greet photo opportunity with the Blue Heeler Pup, and a craft.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Little Drummers Circle

04 Jan 2025 Come join us for a fun, African-style drum class!

Tagged as: , Community Events, Learnshops, Youth

Recipe Readers Book Club- January 2025

04 Jan 2025 Our January selection is "Cook This Book" by Molly Baz. Copies of the cookbook are available at both library buildings for check out.
This club meets monthly on Saturday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:30. Each month a theme, author or cookbook will be chosen. Participants are asked to pick one recipe from the book and come to the program with dish in hand on the date posted ready to discuss.

Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Adults, Library

Shake, Rattle & Roll

06 Jan 2025 For children 2-5: includes stories, rhymes, with instruments and instrument play.

Main Library, 586 Main Street,  06040

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Library

Animal Adventures

06 Jan 2025 For Children ages 2-5, animal themed storytime followed by free play.

Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Early Childhood , Library

ConnLUG

06 Jan 2025 Stop by the library to create a mosaic with LEGO tiles as part of a public group build with local LEGO group, ConnLUG. For children ages 6-12.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Youth

Learn Zentangle (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 12/30/2024)

06 Jan 2025 Join local art therapist Sam Jesner as he guides you through how to create zentangle patterns using pen and paper. All materials provided for this free craft for adults. Limited to 15 adults and registration starts 12/30/2024 by calling our Reference Room at: 860-645-0821.

Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Learnshops, Workshops, Adults, Library

Valentine's Day Card (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 1/6/2025)

06 Jan 2025 Join us at Whiton Branch Library as we create up to three Valentine's Day greeting cards. Craft your own design or be guided through the process. No experience necessary. All materials supplied. This program is for adults 18+ only. Space is limited. Registration is required for this free event: please call our Reference Desk at 860-645-0821. Registration starts January 6, 2025.

Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042

Tagged as: , Learnshops, Workshops, Holiday Events, Adults, Library

Storytime

07 Jan 2025 Storytime - For all ages, best suited for children 2-5; enjoy stories, songs & finger plays.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Early Childhood