Happily Ever After Book Club- March 2026 05 Mar 2026 Our March selection is "Delilah Green Doesn't Care" by Ashley Herring Blake. Copies of each month’s book are available at both library buildings. This is a free book discussion program and no registration is required. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Sit By the SAD Lamps 06 Mar 2026 Do you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? The winter months can be especially tough with less sunlight, making the days longer. Get some relief by sitting by our SAD lamps on Fridays in January, February, and March. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 3 more dates Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Check 'Em Out Book Club- March 2026 09 Mar 2026 Our March selection is "The Names" by Florence Knapp. Copies of the book are available at both library buildings for check out. For more information, call the Reference Room. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Spring Cookie Decorating Class (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 3/3/2026) 11 Mar 2026 Join us for a sweet and creative experience perfect for anyone ages 18 and up! In thishands-on class, Stacey, owner of The Cookie Jar, will guide you step-by-step as you decorate two festive sugar cookies: St Patrick’s Gnomes. You’ll learn fun and practical techniques for working with royal icing, including outlining, flooding, and adding details that make your cookies pop. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Holiday Events, Adults, Library
Silk City Board Game Group- March 2026 14 Mar 2026 Join us for our final board game event in this building! We’re bringing back old favorite games that we have taught in the past to celebrate. Learn to play: Stardew Valley, Emberheart, Castle of Burgundy, Panda Royale, Clank! In! Space!, and Marvel Champions.No need to bring any games; we'll provide them all. Free program for adults; light refreshments to be served. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 3/9/26) 16 Mar 2026 Local artisan Mary Curley returns to guide participants in creating a St. Patrick’s Day themed knitted yarn banner. A variety of skill levels will be accommodated for. Registration is required and limited to 12 adults for this free craft for adults and starts 3/9/2026 by calling our Reference Room at: 860-645-0821. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Holiday Events, Adults, Library
Self-Care Sound Bath Meditation- March 2026 18 Mar 2026 Maria del Carmen Rodriguez is a dedicated and passionate sound healer practitioner with a deep understanding of the transformative power of sound and its ability to promote healing and well-being. During the course of the program, participants will be lying down or seated while Maria bathes them in the sounds of singing bowls, buffalo drums, and much more. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Workshops, Adults, Library
Wanderlust Book Club- March 2026 19 Mar 2026 Travel (vicariously) to Florida in our latest Wanderlust Book Club pick!In the Wanderlust Book Club, participants “travel” through reading a variety of atmospheric books that transport readers to locations around the world. Titles are primarily fiction, with an occasional non-fiction or memoir selection. Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday evening of the month. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Clean Out the Craft Closet (Adults; No Registration Required) 21 Mar 2026 In anticipation of our move to the new library building, help us clean out our craft closet! During this program we’ll bring out random craft supplies from over the years that have not been used and you can use them to be as creative as you wish. Supplies will vary for each program date and will be limited. No registration required for this free program for adults. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 1 more date Tagged as: , Workshops, Adults, Library
Nathan Hale and Family: A New England Family on the Cusp of Revolution 23 Mar 2026 Join presenter Anne Marie Charland, Museum Administrator of the Nathan Hale Homestead, in Coventry, Connecticut in an exploration of Connecticut State Hero, Nathan Hale and the family who shaped him from small town boy to a Revolutionary War Hero. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Adults, Library, History