Extended Severe Cold Weather Alert

Severe Cold Weather Alert has been extended through noon on Thursday, February 5, based on the latest forecast guidance. Cold conditions are expected to continue through the week and into late next week. If you are at risk from the cold, please feel free to call 860-645-5500 for help. Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities.

Cold Weather Resources

Hydrant Clearing

This is a friendly reminder to residents who have fire hydrants on or near their property, to remove the snow around them as soon as possible after the storm. This is a town ordinance in Manchester (Chapter 279, Section 19c,), but it is important everywhere. Clear a four-foot area in all directions around the hydrant and a three-foot wide path from the street to the fire hydrant.

(Chapter 279, Section 19c,)(PDF, 148KB)

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The Manchester Public Library will be closed on Monday February 16th, 2026 for President's Day and will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday February 17th, 2026.

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

Whiton Branch Library is now open on Saturdays from 9 am until 5 pm until March 28, 2026.

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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.

Manchester Public 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