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!

TEEN PROGRAMMING EVENTS

TEEN MAKERS
Every Wednesday @ 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.
BETWEEN
Every Thursday @ 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.
SUMMER READING BEGINS!
Tuesday, June 1st @ 9am
We can't wait for another summer of reading, fun, programs and sunshine! This year, we want to celebrate North Manchester and all the wonderful places that make this town home! Many summer reading events will take place at some of the popular places around town, and several of the prizes are donated by or purchased from some of our favorite local businesses! We ❤ this town, and we want to spend the summer celebrating it.. with YOU!
Click the following links for more information on any of our Summer Reading Programs:

THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP ON MARKET STREET
Friday & Saturday, June 4th-5th from 10am-3pm at the Market Street entrance to the library
The Library is excited to host the Little Bookshop on Market this summer! Browse a wide selection of gently used books under the sun dappled tables along our front walk. We've have titles for children, teen and adult readers all available for $1 a piece! (Funds will go towards supporting library programming)
Summer Reading Program participants of all ages will also be able to earn NMPL bucks for hours read and exchange them at the shop for new-to-them books for their home libraries!
WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL: WATERMELON PARTY 
Monday, June 7th @ 11am
​Pick up a kit from the library and follow along with the video tutorial to learn how to paint this bright summer fruit!
Kits will be available, while supplies last, at the library 3 weeks prior to the event. ​
KENAPOCOMOCHA EVENT 
Wednesday, June 9th @ 1pm-2pm on the Kenapocomocha lawn
Join us on the K-Mo lawn to make java dough and to decorate your very own to-go cup! We’re celebrating our local coffee shop, who also happens to be a Summer Reading Program 2021 gold sponsor! Have lunch or grab a beverage at KenapocoMocha and then come do some fun coffee shop themed crafts on the lawn.
​OUTDOOR FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Friday, June 11th @ 6pm-7pm
Bring the entire family and a picnic supper out to the NMPL lawn for bingo night! Don’t forget your picnic blankets, pillows and lawn chairs and get settled for a fun filled hour of laughter and prizes! (In case of bad weather, this event will be canceled.)
COOKIES & CANVAS: SUMMER IS MY FAVORITE COLOR
Monday, June 14th @ 6pm in the Blocher Community Room
Spend an evening painting with us in a relaxing and fun environment! This class is for teens and adults ages 13+ and requires registration. Class size is limited so painting reservations are first-come, first-serve. Masks are required. A materials fee of $8 per person will be due at registration. These fees are non-refundable. Register at the front desk
CHILLZ EVENT
Wednesday, June 30th @ 1pm-2pm on the Chillz Lawn
​Join us on the Chillz lawn at 1pm for tie dyeing and ice cream! All “Mr. Chillz” ice cream scoops will be free during this program so head on over for some fun. NMPL will provide items to tie dye but these items will be first come-first serve. You are welcome to bring your own items to tie dye!