Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant

Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant will be changing the flow of water from the by-pass piping to the effluent pipe today. This will change the direction of the flow in the water main near Spring St. Residents may experience pressure fluctuations or discolored water. Crews will be onsite flushing to minimize any inconvenience to the public. Thank you for your patience while this is being completed.

Water & Sewer Department

Leaf Collection

The official leaf collection programs begins November 10th. This year the leaf collection program is going to start at Middle Turnpike and Main and work their way out in a circular motion. For more information check the main Leaf Collection Program page.

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Library

The Manchester Public Library will be close at 5PM on Wednesday November 26th, 2025 and be closed Thursday November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen for our regular hours on Friday November 28th.

The Manchester Public Library (main building) is open on Sundays from 1-5pm 10/12/2025 through 3/29/2026.

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Library Construction Photos

Children and Teen Services

Information for families with children and teens.

Reference and Adult Services

Resources for adults on e-books, databases, genealogy, book recommendations, website recommendations, and more.

Program Calendar

Information about activities for adults, teens, and children.

Using The Manchester Public Library

Information about borrowing from the library, including how to get a library card, loan periods for items, and the process for returning items and overdue fees, as well as information about our branch library, Whiton.

Museum Passes

The Manchester Public Library's museum passes allow free or reduced admission to venues for varying group sizes/ages.

Library History

History of Mary Cheney Library, Whiton Branch Library, as well as information about the Russell Cheney paintings.

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.

Book, Material, and Program Selection Policies

The Manchester Public Library's Policy regarding selection of materials for inclusion in collection and request for reconsideration form.

Mary Cheney Library

586 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Directions

Main Desk 860-643-2471
Reference 860-645-0821
Children's Room 860-645-0577

Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Whiton Branch Library

100 North Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Directions

860-643-6892

Hours:
Monday through Thursday
10 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm