Not So "YA" Book Club- December 2025 17 Dec 2025 Our December selection is Saints of the Household by Aris Tison. Copies of the book are available at both library buildings. No Registration Required.This group is aimed at (but not limited to) adults who are between the ages 18 -35 who love young adult literature. We read across many genres including historical fiction, fantasy, dystopian, paranormal, horror and realistic fiction. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Tagged as: , Adults, Library
ABC Storytime 18 Dec 2025 For all ages; story time is represented by a different letter of the alphabet each week , includes craft. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library
Wanderlust Book Club- December 2025 18 Dec 2025 Travel (vicariously) to the Ireland 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
Pokemon Club ( ages 5-11) 20 Dec 2025 Join fellow Pokemon enthusiasts we play, trade, and talk all things Pokemon! Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library
Cookie Decorating ( ages 2-5) 22 Dec 2025 Join us as we decorate cookies! We will have all the toppings to make edible masterpieces. Registration is required and begins December 15th. Call 860-643-6892 to register. While supplies last. Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library
Holiday Ornaments (FULL) 22 Dec 2025 Create festive ornaments from a variety of items. Samples will be provided, but participants are encouraged to be creative! All materials provided for this free event for adults. Limited to 12 adults and registration starts 12/15/2025 by calling our Reference Room. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Workshops, Holiday Events, Adults, Library
Bingo for Kids 27 Dec 2025 Visit the library to play different types of BINGO and earn prizes. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library
Jurassic Classroom: Amazing Adaptations 29 Dec 2025 Crests, horns, frills, plates, spines, teeth, claws: when it comes to adaptations , dinosaurs are all time winners!Kids will get to observe some of the amazing adaptations for themselves and use their science skills to figure out what they were for. Recommended for elementary age children. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library
2025 Bookshelf Craft (ADULTS; REGISTRATION STARTS 12/22/2025) 29 Dec 2025 Celebrate the books you read in 2025 by painting a miniature bookshelf and putting mini versions of the books on the shelves! Please e-mail Jenn Bartlett at jbartlett@manchesterct.gov with the titles and authors of the books you read in 2025 for her to print out and have ready for you to cut and paste onto cardboard. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Workshops, Adults, Library
RI Pirate Guy 30 Dec 2025 Set sail with the RI Pirate guy to recover his treasure while learning pirate skills along the way. We will dress like pirates, creat pirate flags, engage in pirate games, and learn. real life navigational skills. Recommended for school age children. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Library