Outdoor Storytime @ Main For all ages; bring blankets or lawn chairs and meet us outside for stories and song, weather permitting. Inside for inclement weather.
Family Place Program The Family Place program at Manchester Public Library incorporates school readiness concepts, nutrition, development, music and movement, behavior and literacy.
Evening Bingo for Kids Visit the library to different types of BINGO and win prizes. All ages welcome.
Friends of the Library The Friends of the Manchester Public Library is a non-profit, non-political volunteer organization. It is the responsibility of the Friends to administer funds raised, donated, granted or endowed to secure materials that are beyond the scope of the library budget.
ABC Storytime For all ages; story time is represented by a different letter of the alphabet each week , includes craft.
R.E.A.D. to the dogs R.EA.D. to a Dog - Stop by at Mary Cheney Library to practice reading skills with Grant and Andy. These furry friends are registered​Therapy dogs and reading eduction assistance dogs, they are very experienced with children and they are great listeners. For preschool age to Grade 4.
Diamond Art (Grades 2-6) Create a beautiful piece of diamond art! The first few minutes will entail instruction, and assistance will be available. Focus and small motor skills are required for this program. All supplies provided. For children in Grades 2-6; siblings and parents remain upstairs. Registration is required and begins June 30th. Call 860-643-6892 to register.
Saturday Storytime Storytime - For all ages, best suited for children 2-5; enjoy stories, songs & finger plays.
Pumpkin Painting (Grades K-5) Join us as we paint and decorate pumpkins. Paint and pumpkins will be provided, just dress for a mess. While supplies last. For kids in Grades K-5.
Preschool Dance Party This program is a time for caregivers and little ones to rock out at the library! Dance along and have fun. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Danny Magic Visit the library for a hilarious magic show with Danny Magic. Full of awesome tricks and audience participation.
Mother Goose (0 to 24 months) Geared towards children 0-24 months; includes bounces, songs and a story.