The North Manchester Public Library offers a great mix of in-person and online programming! We provide a range of programming for small children to senior citizens (and everyone in between). Take a look at our calendar to see the literary, culinary, artistic, cultural, and educational activities we have going on each month!
Virtual programs can be accessed live on Facebook or Zoom. Recordings are permanently available on the Library's Facebook page or temporarily on our Online Programming Archive Page. Take home kits for many programs are available for free at the front desk and enrich the virtual experience. In-person programming is held outdoors or indoors with social distancing requirements closely followed (masks are required). Supplies for the various activities are made available at each of our in-house programs.
We look forward to getting to know you as we explore the world around us!
Virtual programs can be accessed live on Facebook or Zoom. Recordings are permanently available on the Library's Facebook page or temporarily on our Online Programming Archive Page. Take home kits for many programs are available for free at the front desk and enrich the virtual experience. In-person programming is held outdoors or indoors with social distancing requirements closely followed (masks are required). Supplies for the various activities are made available at each of our in-house programs.
We look forward to getting to know you as we explore the world around us!
CALENDARS
REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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STORYTIME AT THE THOMAS MARSHALL HOUSE
Thursdays in April @ 11am Join us behind the Thomas Marshall building (You can park in NMPL's parking lot and walk into the Thomas Marshall house back yard!) for songs and stories! Anyone over the age of 8 must wear a mask to attend this program. We will be practicing social distancing to keep everyone happy and healthy! Please bring a blanket or camping chairs if you wish. This program will be canceled for poor weather. Activities: 4/15 - Shadow Drawing 4/22 - EARTH DAY: Nature Collage 4/29 - Sticky Nature Mural |
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TEEN MAKERS
Every Wednesday in April @ 3:45pm in the Makerspace Teens ages 13-18 will meet in the NMPL Makerspace for snacks and activities. Masks are required in the library at all times. Only 20 people will be allowed in the Makerspace at a time to help us practice social distancing, space will be first come, first serve. |
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BETWEEN
Every Thursday in April, beginning April 8th @ 3:45pm in the Makerspace Patrons ages 9-12 are invited to the NMPL Makerspace for activities and an after-school snack. Masks are required in the library at all times. Only 20 people will be allowed in the Makerspace at a time to help us practice social distancing, space will be first come, first serve. |
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CRAZY 8'S MATH CLUB
Two sessions for 3rd - 5th Grades - Monday, April 12th and 19th at 6 pm Two sessions for K- 2nd Grades - Wednesday, April 14th and 21st at 3:45 pm After the shutdown, we’re excited to finish our first season of Crazy 8’s! A Pirate Treasure Hunt and Flying Fuzzies bring us to the grand finale! Previously registered participants do not need to sign up again. Anyone interested in participating for the first time should call the library and ask for Sarah. |
SPECIAL ONLINE PROGRAMMING EVENTS
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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT ON ZOOM
Friday, April 16th @ 6pm on Zoom It's time for another virtual Bingo Night on Zoom! Grab your Bingo kit from the library and join us for a night of fun and prizes! Click here to join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 959 0458 6805 Passcode: 519145 |
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MAKE YOUR OWN: BEESWAX WRAPS
Saturday, April 17th @ 6pm on Facebook Beeswax Wraps are a great environmentally friendly alternative to plastic wrap. They also have the benefit of being reusable. On the downside, the initial investment when buying is hefty compared to their plastic counterparts. But what if you could make your own? Join us on Facebook as we show you an affordable (and unbelievably fast) way to DIY at home! |
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PAPER CRAFT: STAR WARS LANTERN
Monday, April 19th @ 11am on Facebook There's no need to use the force to make these awesome Star Wars lanterns - just pick up a kit at the library and tune into the scheduled Facebook video for instructions! Kits will be available, while supplies last, at the library 3 weeks prior to the event. |
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VIRTUAL STORYTIME: PUFFY PAPER STARS
Tuesday, April 20th @ 11am on Facebook Join Heidi on Facebook Live for silly songs, stories and crafts! Have some paper and painting supplies ready. |
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COOK A BOOK: GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA
Friday, April 23rd @ 11am on Facebook Planting season is here but harvest (alas!) is still a ways off. While waiting for crisp veggies, fragrant herbs, and juicy fruits, treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food one more time before the fresh stuff hits us! Gnocchi alla Romana is a one pan dish that is absolutely decadent and satisfying. It also has the advantage of a gnocchi making process that is nowhere near as labor intensive as the traditional form. Tune in to follow along with this recipe from Ottolenghi Simple. Ingredients List:
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VASE BOOK FOLDING
Saturday, April 24th @ 6pm on Facebook Make some blossoms (and the vase to hold them) entirely out of a discarded book! Our latest in the series of book folding crafts is a fun way to pay homage to spring even when you don’t have fresh blooms on hand. Pick up a kit at the library or grab an unwanted book to upcycle and tune into Facebook for the tutorial. |
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TOUCH A SEMI TRUCK
Monday, April 26th @ 4pm on Facebook Meet us in the NMPL parking lot to see and touch a real life Semi truck! We'll also have books about all different kinds of trucks available for checkout! |
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VIRTUAL STORYTIME: CARDBOARD DINOSAURS
Tuesday, April 27th @ 11am on Facebook Join Heidi on Facebook Live for silly songs, stories and crafts. Kits will be available, while supplies last, at the library 3 weeks prior to the event. |
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OVERBOOKED BOOK CLUB: THE GUEST LIST BY LUCY FOLEY
Wednesday, April 28th @ 7pm on Zoom Pick up our April book club book, The Guest List by Lucy Foley, then join us via Zoom to discuss the book and to meet new friends! "The bride ‧ The plus one ‧ The best man ‧ The wedding planner ‧ The bridesmaid ‧ The body On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why?" Click here to join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 981 1870 2813 Passcode: 499836 |
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MYTHICAL CREATURES: "CHAMP" TEE
Friday, April 30th @ 3:45pm Did you know that the states of New York and Vermont have their own mythical creature? Join us in the Blocher Community Room for the latest installment in our Mythical Creatures series! We’ll learn all about Champy and design our own Champ Tees! (Materials will be provided, but if you want to guarantee a certain size you may want to bring your own plain light-colored tee). Space is limited due to social distancing restrictions so arrive early to claim a spot |