Meditation, Movement, and Journaling 18 Jun 2025 Join Melissa from Eclipse Holistic Living as we learn skills and strategies for living through challenging times with greater ease, sense of well-being, and belonging. This free program offers a combination of guided meditation, breathing, movement and journaling practices. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Workshops, Adults, Library
Veteran’s Advisory Committee 18 Jun 2025 The Town of Manchester Veteran’s Advisory Committee meets monthly to discuss issues of related to veterans and their families. 549 Middle Turnpike East, 06040 4 more dates Tagged as: , Community Events, Adults, Veterans
Recipe Readers Book Club- June 2025 21 Jun 2025 Our June selection is the "Love and Lemons Series" by Jeanine Donofrio. Copies of the cookbooks are available for check out at both library buildings.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. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Vietnam Beyond 23 Jun 2025 Gerald E. Augustine, author of “Vietnam Beyond” and the vice president of the Greater Middletown Military Museum will be talking about his life before and after his service in the Vietnam War. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. No registration required for this free program for adults. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Adults, Library
Not So "YA" Book Club- June 2025 25 Jun 2025 Our June selection is Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina Ixta. Copies of the book are available at both library buildings. This is a free book discussion program and no registration is required. For more information call Reference and Adult Services at 860-645-0821. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Learn to Play Mah Jongg (ADULTS; FULL) 26 Jun 2025 Learn how to play mah jongg over the course of six weeks with teacher Barbara Hahn. All game materials will be provided for these free events for adults. Registration is required for this program and is limited to 12 participants who must be able to attend all meetings. Call our Reference Room to save your spot starting 5/29/2025: 860-645-0821. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 3 more dates Tagged as: , Learnshops, Adults, Library
Take a Walk Together Book Club- June 2025 26 Jun 2025 Our June selection is "Guncle” by Steven Rowley. Program starts promptly at 2PM in the Mary Cheney Library Lobby. Attendees will take a two mile walk to and from the library, making stops for discussion. We will walk rain or shine, but in extreme weather, please call the library at: 860-645-0821. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Introduction to Personal Genetics 26 Jun 2025 Gillian McNeil, Genetics Specialist and Public Engagement Associate for the Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) at Harvard Medical School will discuss the various applications of genetic technologies in connection with health, ancestry, and law enforcement purposes. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Adults, Library
4th of July Popsicle Banner Craft (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 6/23/20 30 Jun 2025 Create a Fourth of July banner using popsicle sticks, paint, glue and ribbon. All materials provided for this free event for adults. Limited to 10 adults and registration starts 06/23/2025 by calling our Reference Room at: 860-645-0821. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Workshops, Adults, Library
Happily Ever After Book Club- July 2025 03 Jul 2025 Romance books have been taking the reading world by storm as of late, and if you’ve been swept up in this trend or would like to know what all the hype is about, the Happily Ever After Book Club is for you. We read and discuss some of the most talked about romance books of today, as well as some perennial favorites and sleeper hits. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Adults, Library