Take & Make Kits: Tiny Art

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X ......More

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X 3in). Return the canvas between February 1 - 13 for a chance to win a raffle prize and to be included in the art show. MBTS Tiny Art Show Reception is Saturday, February 28 from 1:30-3:00PM. Artwork may be picked up between March 7 - 13, or it will be thrown away. All ages and abilities welcome.  Need inspiration? Try out Creativebug for free using your library card! Creativebug is a resource that offers over 1,000 high-quality online videos in arts and crafts instructional workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, make jewelry and more! No matter what level maker you are, you can find a crafting medium that fuels your creative side!  This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Library and a grant from the Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-kits-tiny-art-16/

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Advanced Tai Chi

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and requires more than any entry level knowledge of Tai Chi. Please email ......More

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and requires more than any entry level knowledge of Tai Chi. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or if you want to be on a waitlist for the next intro session. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/advanced-tai-chi-22/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Winter Storytime

Join Miss Audrey for Winter Storytime for ages 0-3, every Wednesday at 10:30!  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-storytime-16/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mindfulness Meditation

Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a 5PM session on Wednesdays as well. You are welcome to attend both. Alida Bryant is a Dhar......More

Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a 5PM session on Wednesdays as well. You are welcome to attend both. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-145/

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The Teen Loft Presents: Make Disco Snails

Join your friends at the library on February's MERSD early release day to create your own disco snail using air dry clay, a disco ball, acrylic paint and rhinestones. Appropriate for ages 8-19. Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 2:30PM.  https://manchesterpl.assabeti......More

Join your friends at the library on February's MERSD early release day to create your own disco snail using air dry clay, a disco ball, acrylic paint and rhinestones. Appropriate for ages 8-19. Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 2:30PM.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-teen-loft-presents-make-disco-snails/

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Fiber Arts Circle

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and ya......More

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Join us by the fireplace and let's craft together! Want more crafting events and resources? Register for a Create/Make for Adults Program on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  Also sign up for Creative Bug for free using your library card. Creative Bug is an online resource that has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fiber-arts-circle-13/

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Mindfulness Meditation Evening Session

Evening meditation happens weekly at 5PM on Wednesday. This event takes place in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a session at 11AM, every Wednesday as well. You ......More

Evening meditation happens weekly at 5PM on Wednesday. This event takes place in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a session at 11AM, every Wednesday as well. You are welcome to attend both or one or the other. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-evening-session-56/

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An Evening For People Who Love Animals - M. Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books (Virtual)

Authors Melanie Kaplan (Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the S......More

Authors Melanie Kaplan (Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research) and E.B. Bartels (Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter) will discuss their new books on important topics of interest to pet owners and animal lovers. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. In Lab Dog, author Melanie Kaplan investigates the breeding and use of beagles for biomedical research, drug and product testing, and education. She takes readers on a journey, peeking behind laboratory doors and visiting with researchers, activists, ethicists, veterinarians, lawmakers, and innovators. Along the way, she finds thoughtful and caring humans on all sides of the debate, explores promising developments in nonanimal testing, and discovers puzzle pieces from her own beagle's past. Equal parts journalism and love story, Lab Dog offers a nuanced view on our relationship with a species that we both love and exploit, and a reason to hope for a better future for all. Kaplan is a longtime independent journalist whose travel and science writing has appeared in The Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and National Parks magazine. In Good Grief, author E.B. Bartels has had a lot of pets—dogs, birds, fish, tortoises. As varied a bunch as they are, they’ve taught her one universal truth: to own a pet is to love a pet, and to own a pet is also—with rare exception—to lose that pet in time. But while we have codified traditions to mark the passing of our fellow humans, most cultures don’t have the same for pets. Bartels takes us from Massachusetts to Japan, from ancient Egypt to the modern era, in search of the good pet death. We meet veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and more, offering an idiosyncratic, inspiring array of rituals -- from the traditional (scattering ashes, commissioning a portrait), to the grand (funereal processions, mausoleums), to the unexpected (taxidermy, cloning). The central lesson: there is no best practice when it comes to mourning your pet, except to care for them in death as you did in life, and find the space to participate in their end as fully as you can. Bartels is a nonfiction writer, a teacher, an editor, and a former bookseller with an MFA from Columbia. Her essays and interviews have appeared in Salon, Slate, WBUR, Literary Hub, and Catapult, among others. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-for-people-who-love-animals-m-kaplan-e-b-bartels-discuss-their-books-virtual/

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Take & Make Kits: Tiny Art

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X ......More

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X 3in). Return the canvas between February 1 - 13 for a chance to win a raffle prize and to be included in the art show. MBTS Tiny Art Show Reception is Saturday, February 28 from 1:30-3:00PM. Artwork may be picked up between March 7 - 13, or it will be thrown away. All ages and abilities welcome.  Need inspiration? Try out Creativebug for free using your library card! Creativebug is a resource that offers over 1,000 high-quality online videos in arts and crafts instructional workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, make jewelry and more! No matter what level maker you are, you can find a crafting medium that fuels your creative side!  This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Library and a grant from the Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-kits-tiny-art-17/

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Intro to Tai Chi

Intro to Tai Chi is full and cannot accept new attendees at this time. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or want to be on the list for the next Intro ......More

Intro to Tai Chi is full and cannot accept new attendees at this time. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or want to be on the list for the next Intro session. Are you new to Tai Chi? Have you wanted or tried joining an established group, like the library's Advanced Tai Chi, but wanted more of an overview? Join Manchester local Susan Halpern, as she guides the group through the Sun Style Form step by step. The Sun Style Form employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.  This series began in October and may take up to a year to complete. It is not a drop in.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-tai-chi-34/

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Shut Up and Write! (Virtual)

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at ......More

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at [email protected]. Lead by writer and editor Maile Black. Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?  Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. Here’s how it goes: Show up when you feel like it. Write for 90 minutes. Hang out afterwards (or not - your choice) to share your work or listen to others. Why Shut Up & Write Works Accountability & Habit Formation One of the most successful techniques for developing a new habit is to commit to a specific day, time, and location when you will follow through. By making the commitment to show up for your writing at the same time each week, you are able to turn one hour of focused writing into a stable routine that yields remarkable results. Social Motivation & Support Studies have shown that even the smallest sense of belonging increases performance on a variety of tasks. When you show up for a Shut Up & Write event, not only are you supported and motivated by everyone else writing around you, you are also a part of a community of writers all over the world. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shut-up-and-write-virtual-86/

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Pajama Storytime

Join Miss Audrey for Pajama Storytime the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm! This storytime and craft program is for ages 4 and up. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-storytime-21/

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2026 MBTS Library Tiny Art Show

Come and enjoy the all ages, community art show. Art will be on display from February 6 - 28. You can participate by picking up a free art kit from the library, while supplies last or creating a 3X3 inch piece using any mediums and supplies. Return the canvas and ......More

Come and enjoy the all ages, community art show. Art will be on display from February 6 - 28. You can participate by picking up a free art kit from the library, while supplies last or creating a 3X3 inch piece using any mediums and supplies. Return the canvas and this form between February 1 - 5 for a chance to win a raffle prize and to be included in the art show.  Celebrate the artists at the Reception on Saturday, February 28 at 1:30—3:00PM. There will be non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and art crafts for kids. The winner of the prize drawings in each age category will be announced. You do not have to be present to win. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-mbts-library-tiny-art-show/

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Take & Make Kits: Tiny Art

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X ......More

Kits are available until supplies last. One kit per person. Each kit includes a tiny canvas, washable paints, paint brushes, and a form. You can use any mediums and supplies so long as they fit on a 3X3 inch canvas (they don't need to be on the canvas, just fit 3in X 3in). Return the canvas between February 1 - 13 for a chance to win a raffle prize and to be included in the art show. MBTS Tiny Art Show Reception is Saturday, February 28 from 1:30-3:00PM. Artwork may be picked up between March 7 - 13, or it will be thrown away. All ages and abilities welcome.  Need inspiration? Try out Creativebug for free using your library card! Creativebug is a resource that offers over 1,000 high-quality online videos in arts and crafts instructional workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, make jewelry and more! No matter what level maker you are, you can find a crafting medium that fuels your creative side!  This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Library and a grant from the Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-kits-tiny-art-18/

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Digital Advice Drop-In

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some ......More

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If your question or goal is more involved please register for a session on Mondays. Check that we can help you with your tech question by calling Maddy Willwerth at 978-526-2017 or emailing [email protected]. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-drop-in-214/

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French Culture and Conversation: La cuisine française

French Culture and Conversation is a 6 session series. At least a level 1 in French is required to engage in these sessions. Conversation and instruction will be in French. Sessions include vocabulary and skits to practice conversations and pronunciation.  Register fo......More

French Culture and Conversation is a 6 session series. At least a level 1 in French is required to engage in these sessions. Conversation and instruction will be in French. Sessions include vocabulary and skits to practice conversations and pronunciation.  Register for each session separately. There is limited space so please only register for the sessions you are available for and let us know with at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend so that we may release your spot to the waitlist. 2/7 Topic: French Food Culture (La cuisine française) An introduction to meals (petit déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner), cafés, bakeries, and basic food etiquette. This topic connects language learning to practical vocabulary and cultural norms around eating. Register for the other 4 sessions: 2/14 Topic: Greetings & Politeness (Les salutations et la politesse) 2/21 Topic: Holidays & Celebrations (Les fêtes françaises) 2/28 Topic: Geography & Regions of France (La France et ses régions) 3/7 Topic: Café Culture & Social Life (La culture du café) About our Teacher: Paul teaches French at Waring School. He received his MA in French Lit at the University of Florida and his BA in English Lit at the University of Angers/France. He has taught world languages (including English, French and Romance languages) for several years both in the States and in France and most recently Angers. Paul is also fluent in Turkish, and a passionate ceramicist. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. Please email Maddy Willwerth [email protected] or call 978-526-2017 if you have any questions or want to be on a waitlist for more French language programming.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/french-culture-and-conversation-2/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

D&D for Kids

The library is offering a monthly one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure for kids ages 10-14. We will meet on the 1st Saturday of every month from 12-3PM. Players do not need any experience or dice to play. Come and join the adventure! Adult Services Librarian, Maddy......More

The library is offering a monthly one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure for kids ages 10-14. We will meet on the 1st Saturday of every month from 12-3PM. Players do not need any experience or dice to play. Come and join the adventure! Adult Services Librarian, Maddy Willwerth will be your Game Master for these sessions, please email [email protected] for more info. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-for-kids-4/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

2026 MBTS Library Tiny Art Show

Come and enjoy the all ages, community art show. Art will be on display from February 6 - 28. You can participate by picking up a free art kit from the library, while supplies last or creating a 3X3 inch piece using any mediums and supplies. Return the canvas and ......More

Come and enjoy the all ages, community art show. Art will be on display from February 6 - 28. You can participate by picking up a free art kit from the library, while supplies last or creating a 3X3 inch piece using any mediums and supplies. Return the canvas and this form between February 1 - 5 for a chance to win a raffle prize and to be included in the art show.  Celebrate the artists at the Reception on Saturday, February 28 at 1:30—3:00PM. There will be non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and art crafts for kids. The winner of the prize drawings in each age category will be announced. You do not have to be present to win. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-mbts-library-tiny-art-show-2/

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Digital Advice

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some ......More

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a Wifi hotspot or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-483/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some ......More

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a Wifi hotspot or Cricut-a computer controlled cutting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If you want to check that we can help you with your tech question call 978-526-2017 or email [email protected] https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-507/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

MBTS Monday Writing Group

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  ht......More

Are you writing your next novel or poetry chapbook? Do you need inspiration to start your next project? Start off your week with a burst of creativity. Librarian Maddy Willwerth runs our weekly writers group for all styles that is heavy on prompts and community.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mbts-monday-writing-group-11/

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The Teen Loft Presents: Mindful Doodling with Cara Bean

Author and cartoonist Cara Bean ("Here I Am, I Am Me") helps participants experience firsthand how drawing leads to mindfulness. Let Cara show you how even the smallest marks on paper have a lot to teach us about expressing ourselves, feeling creative, and connecting ......More

Author and cartoonist Cara Bean ("Here I Am, I Am Me") helps participants experience firsthand how drawing leads to mindfulness. Let Cara show you how even the smallest marks on paper have a lot to teach us about expressing ourselves, feeling creative, and connecting to everyone around us.  Teens are especially encouraged to come by for the workshop, but all are welcome -- even the reluctantly creative!  The program will take place at FPC Community Hall, next door to the library and behind the bank. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindful-doodling-with-cara-bean/

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Advanced Tai Chi

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and requires more than any entry level knowledge of Tai Chi. Please email ......More

Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older from 9:00-10:00 AM on Wednesdays.  This is an established group and requires more than any entry level knowledge of Tai Chi. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or if you want to be on a waitlist for the next intro session. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/advanced-tai-chi-23/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Winter Storytime

Join Miss Audrey for Winter Storytime for ages 0-3, every Wednesday at 10:30!  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-storytime-17/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mindfulness Meditation

Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a 5PM session on Wednesdays as well. You are welcome to attend both. Alida Bryant is a Dhar......More

Meditation happens weekly at 11AM in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a 5PM session on Wednesdays as well. You are welcome to attend both. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-146/

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Fiber Arts Circle

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and ya......More

Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy conversation and company with fellow crafters. Fiber arts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving and felting. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Join us by the fireplace and let's craft together! Want more crafting events and resources? Register for a Create/Make for Adults Program on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  Also sign up for Creative Bug for free using your library card. Creative Bug is an online resource that has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fiber-arts-circle-14/

Reading Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Read to Winston

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a fav......More

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5. This program is especially for those starting to read and that want to little extra practice with our special friend, Winston! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-winston-66/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Read to Winston

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a fav......More

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5. This program is especially for those starting to read and that want to little extra practice with our special friend, Winston! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-winston-67/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Read to Winston

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a fav......More

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5. This program is especially for those starting to read and that want to little extra practice with our special friend, Winston! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-winston-68/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Read to Winston

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a fav......More

Susan Durkin and Winston, a Certified Therapy Dog, are looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU!  Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner.  Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library. Perfect for kids in grades K-5. This program is especially for those starting to read and that want to little extra practice with our special friend, Winston! https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-winston-69/

Children's Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Mindfulness Meditation Evening Session

Evening meditation happens weekly at 5PM on Wednesday. This event takes place in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a session at 11AM, every Wednesday as well. You ......More

Evening meditation happens weekly at 5PM on Wednesday. This event takes place in the meeting room at the First Parish Church Meeting Room, behind Santander Bank through the FPC office door and take a left. There is also a session at 11AM, every Wednesday as well. You are welcome to attend both or one or the other. Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Meditation, fundamentally, is about getting to know ourselves better. The mind is a powerful thing, and often leads us on a merry chase that does not always serve us. So we practice becoming familiar with it, coaxing it into the present moment, where it finds rest and ease… and then we do, too. We will learn that thoughts are not a problem in meditation – they are very much a part of our experience, but usually we don’t notice them. We’ll explore the meaning of the saying “You don’t have to believe everything you think!” (I have the bumper sticker to prove it!) Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion.  Please register if this is your first time coming to this mindfulness meditation program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues last minute. Your contact info will be shared with the program facilitator who will only contact you about info pertaining to this library program. Please email [email protected] if you would like at any time to be removed from the contact list. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-meditation-evening-session-57/

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The Art Spy - The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland (Virtual)

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary......More

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces. The book was longlisted for the 2025 American Library of Paris Book Award. Young, an award-winning journalist and author, is a graduate of Harvard College in the History of Art and Architecture and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where she is a Professor of Architecture. She is also the founder of the publication Untapped New York.  RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-art-spy-the-extraordinary-untold-tale-of-wwii-resistance-hero-rose-valland-virtual/

Zoom

Intro to Tai Chi

Intro to Tai Chi is full and cannot accept new attendees at this time. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or want to be on the list for the next Intro ......More

Intro to Tai Chi is full and cannot accept new attendees at this time. Please email [email protected] or call the library at 978-526-7711 if you have any questions or want to be on the list for the next Intro session. Are you new to Tai Chi? Have you wanted or tried joining an established group, like the library's Advanced Tai Chi, but wanted more of an overview? Join Manchester local Susan Halpern, as she guides the group through the Sun Style Form step by step. The Sun Style Form employs a more upright stance with small arm movements and short steps. The forms demand attention and stimulate good balance, attention, and stress reduction.  This series began in October and may take up to a year to complete. It is not a drop in.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-tai-chi-35/

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Shut Up and Write! (Virtual)

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at ......More

To join the group any time, email Maddy Willwerth at [email protected]. Lead by writer and editor Maile Black. Remember that novel you started writing seven years ago? Is it time to finish it? Maybe you want to write your first screenplay? Pour some poems onto the page? Settle into a daily writing habit?  Join a community of writers and artists who just want to write (part of a larger community you can explore at https://shutupwrite.com). Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued. Just write in the company of other writers. Here’s how it goes: Show up when you feel like it. Write for 90 minutes. Hang out afterwards (or not - your choice) to share your work or listen to others. Why Shut Up & Write Works Accountability & Habit Formation One of the most successful techniques for developing a new habit is to commit to a specific day, time, and location when you will follow through. By making the commitment to show up for your writing at the same time each week, you are able to turn one hour of focused writing into a stable routine that yields remarkable results. Social Motivation & Support Studies have shown that even the smallest sense of belonging increases performance on a variety of tasks. When you show up for a Shut Up & Write event, not only are you supported and motivated by everyone else writing around you, you are also a part of a community of writers all over the world. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shut-up-and-write-virtual-87/

Zoom

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams (Hybrid)

You can watch this presentation from home or at the library. Register below for the Zoom link or come to the library to watch in person - no registration necessary.  Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, ......More

You can watch this presentation from home or at the library. Register below for the Zoom link or come to the library to watch in person - no registration necessary.  Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents.  RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. About Heather: Heather Rogers isn’t a historian, an academic, or an impartial storyteller… but she has read more than one book about every U.S. president. Out of spite. She was dubbed “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler” by one of her favorite biographers and she’s been repeating it ever since. When she’s not reading or doodling history books, she’s a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and content creator. To keep her interest during her accidental spite project, Heather Rogers filled hundreds of sketchbook pages doodling her way through presidential biographies. Doing so heightened her curiosity and turned her into an insufferable presidential nerd. Along the way, she discovered unexpected threads connecting seemingly unconnected people, times, and events. She can’t get enough of the weird trivia, coincidences, and quirks. Like the fact that English wasn’t the first language of the first president born in the U.S. Or that a three-part plan was proposed to bring George Washington back to life. Don’t even get her started on William Henry Harrison – he was only president for a month, but she could talk about him for hours. *All illustrations for this series have been created by Heather Rogers and are her property therein. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/presidential-series-with-doodler-heather-rogers-george-washington-hybrid-2/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Digital Advice Drop-In

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some ......More

Increase your comfort level with technology or try out a digital service you have always wanted to try. Need someone to walk you through setting up the Libby app to use our ebooks and digital audiobooks? Want to back up the photos on your phone? Want to try out some of the technology we have to loan here at the library? Like a wifi hotspot, telescope, or Cricut crafting machine? We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, a charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and some issues will be outside of our digital expertise. If your question or goal is more involved please register for a session on Mondays. Check that we can help you with your tech question by calling Maddy Willwerth at 978-526-2017 or emailing [email protected]. https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/digital-advice-drop-in-215/

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French Culture and Conversation: Les salutations et la politesse

French Culture and Conversation is a 6 session series. At least a level 1 in French is required to engage in these sessions. Conversation and instruction will be in French. Sessions include vocabulary and skits to practice conversations and pronunciation.  Register fo......More

French Culture and Conversation is a 6 session series. At least a level 1 in French is required to engage in these sessions. Conversation and instruction will be in French. Sessions include vocabulary and skits to practice conversations and pronunciation.  Register for each session separately. There is limited space so please only register for the sessions you are available for and let us know with at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend so that we may release your spot to the waitlist. 2/14 Topic: Greetings & Politeness (Les salutations et la politesse) Focuses on saying hello and goodbye, using tu vs. vous, and common polite expressions. Students learn how formality reflects respect and social distance in French culture. Register for the other 3 sessions: 2/21 Topic: Holidays & Celebrations (Les fêtes françaises) 2/28 Topic: Geography & Regions of France (La France et ses régions) 3/7 Topic: Café Culture & Social Life (La culture du café) About our Teacher: Paul teaches French at Waring School. He received his MA in French Lit at the University of Florida and his BA in English Lit at the University of Angers/France. He has taught world languages (including English, French and Romance languages) for several years both in the States and in France and most recently Angers. Paul is also fluent in Turkish, and a passionate ceramicist. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. Please email Maddy Willwerth [email protected] or call 978-526-2017 if you have any questions or want to be on a waitlist for more French language programming.  https://manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/french-culture-and-conversation-3/

Reference Room Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944