Holidays 2026 01 Jan 2026 Town offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays in calendar year 2026: 13 more dates Tagged as: , Holiday Events
Preschool Playgroup 02 Jan 2026 Open free play. Toys are provided and parental supervision is required. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 4 more dates Tagged as: , Early Childhood
Sit By the SAD Lamps 02 Jan 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 12 more dates Tagged as: , Adults, Library
Poppi's Planet 03 Jan 2026 Poppi's entertaining show includes puppets, music, and creative movement while implementing elements of empathy, compassion and joy. We will also debut our exclusive MPL Poppi Tonie, available for checkout! Main Street, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Early Childhood
Pokemon Club (ages 5-11 years) 03 Jan 2026 Join fellow Pokemon enthusiasts we play, trade, and talk all things Pokemon! Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Youth
Shake, Rattle & Roll (ages 2-5) 05 Jan 2026 For children 2-5: includes stories, rhymes, with instruments and instrument play. Main Library, 586 Main Street, 06040 1 more date Tagged as: , Library
Animal Adventures ( for ages 2-5) 05 Jan 2026 For ages 2-5 ; animal themed storytime followed by free play. Whiton Branch Library, 100 N. Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 1 more date Tagged as: , Early Childhood
Scrapbook Your Baby 05 Jan 2026 Best for parents of babies and toddlers. Join us to create a beautiful, lasting keepsake of your baby's milestones. We'll provide scrapbook paper and other supplies you'll need. Just bring photos. Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Early Childhood
African American and Black Affairs Council 2025-2026 05 Jan 2026 Meetings are held the first Monday and third Wednesday of every month. 5 more dates Tagged as: , BIPOC/POC
Why We Didn't Tell You 05 Jan 2026 Join Grace Grinnell of NAMI CT (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Steven MacHattie, LCSW, of Charter Oak Family Center, for a program that aims to reduce the stigma of suicide by encouraging frank, open dialogue about reasons teens and adults might have for not disclosing suicidal thoughts and past attempts. Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Tagged as: , Learnshops, Adults, Library