Manchester Library

Closing at 11:30! Due to today's inclement weather the Manchester City Library will be closing at 11:30 AM today (Tuesday 12/2)! The West Manchester Branch Library will also be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you soon. Stay safe everyone.

CloudLibrary is transitioning to a new system for audiobooks, which will cause limited audiobook access for a 24-hour period beginning at noon ET on Thursday, July 31st. During this period, audiobook borrows, and returns will not be possible.

Branch closed! The Manchester West Branch Library will be closed today, Tuesday July 29th. For assistance or help locating materials, please call the Main Branch at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620. Have a fine day.

Register for reminders on our calendar - manchester-lib-nh.libcal.com/event/14976256

A Minecraft Movie screening Thursday July 24th at 6 PM in the Manchester City Library Auditorium.

Learn a language anytime, anywhere. Transparent Language is free with your library card. manchester.lib.nh.us/Research/Datab…

Learning Express Library is free with your library card. Whether you’re looking to improve your core skills, prepare for college admissions tests, obtain your high school equivalency or join the workforce start here- manchester.lib.nh.us/Research/Datab…

Join Manchester's own Queen City Improv for a free comedy show in the auditorium. Give your suggestions and see what happens on stage. July 10th at 6:30 PM.

Sign up for the miniature painting program on our website! manchester-lib-nh.libcal.com/event/14593038

Closed for the Fourth of July weekend! The Manchester City Library and the Manchester West Branch Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th, for the Fourth of July holiday. We will re-open on Monday at our normal times. Happy 4th of July!

Learn some miniature painting skills with this program! Miniatures, paints and brushes will be provided for free. Paint your tabletop miniature and take it home with you. July 19th at 11:30 AM at the Manchester City Library

Changes to Libby coming on Monday, June 16th! Do you use Libby for ebooks and eaudio? Starting June 16th, you will be required to enter your PIN as well as your library card number to access your account. This is to provide you a higher level of protection to your account.

Celebrating Juneteenth The Manchester City Library and the Manchester West Branch Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will re-open on Friday at our normal times. and look forward to seeing you then. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Don't Worry! June's Adult Take & Make Kits are available now! June's Adult Take & Make adult craft kits are now available! Stop by the Information Desk in the Library Rotunda for one to take home with you. We hope you enjoy this month's craft and have fun. manchesterlibrary.org/read/37300

NH Communities Read Frederick Douglass - June 28th manchester-lib-nh.libcal.com/event/14530555

MCL Notes ~ Our Summer Newsletter Hot off the press! The Manchester City Library's newsletter, MCL Notes June/July/August 2025 edition, is now available. Check out all the new and exciting things we are offering this summer. manchester.lib.nh.us/About-Us/Newsl…

Whoops! We had a hiccup with our Summer Reading Program! Patrons were able to log reading and mission activity early. Logging minutes and missions will open back up on June 23rd as scheduled! Don’t worry, you won’t lose any points you have already logged.

Want to donate books, DVDs or video games to the library? Visit our website to read the full donation policy. Contact us if you have any questions. manchester.lib.nh.us/Library-Donati…

Unplugged: Visit the Info Desk at the Library’s Main Branch on Pine Street! Keep track using the paper log sheets included in your welcome packet. Visit the Info Desk to submit your activity logs and exchange points for raffle tickets.

Paperless: Sign up, log reading and activity, and enter raffles online at manchesternh.readsquared.com or download the ReadSquared app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Sign up starting June 1 to participate in the Manchester City Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program!