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Registration opens:
October 08th, 2025

Dollhouse Craft
2025-10-29 16:00:00 2025-10-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Dollhouse Craft Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dollhouse. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Wednesday, October 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 16:00:00 2025-10-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Dollhouse Craft Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dollhouse. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dollhouse. Registration is required.

Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dollhouse. Registration is required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
Hours
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Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 07, 10:15am - 11:30am
Book Title: "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger
Spanish Made Simple - Part III: Please register via Part I
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
PLEASE register via Part I to participate: Part 3 of our beginner-friendly introduction to Spanish language to help with basic conversations. No prior knowledge needed- just bring your enthusiasm!
Sewer Turtle Escape Room
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-12. This program is intended for kids interested in escape rooms and want a low stress introduction into the game. Registration is required.
This event is full
Dick Clark's American Bandstand--Philadelphia--1957-1963
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
American Bandstand originated in 1957 as a five-day-a-week afternoon television show. This program includes interviews with the student dancers followed by a concert of live bandstand performances.
OG - Manchester Township Democratic Club (MTDC)
Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Postcard Writing
Getting Better Sleep
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room A
Getting Better Sleep. Adult Program. Please register.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room B
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Tween & Teen Chess/Checkers Club
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens will learn to play and practice chess & checkers with one another. Ages 8-18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and their ages.
This event is full
Tween & Teen Charades/Pictionary
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens and teens, ages 10 - 16, will participate in a word-guessing game. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Build It
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Program. Join us in the Children's department to play with our building toys. Drop-ins are welcome, but you may register for reminder calls.
Mausritter for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Mausritter! Registration is required.
Writer's Group
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
College 101
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Students from OCC will be hosting a Q&A panel. Teens who attend will earn service hours for asking any questions they may have about college. Ages 16-18. Please register.
Rescheduled
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, October 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens will learn to play Dungeons and Dragons and experience a short campaign. Ages 13 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Draw Yourself Calm: Drawing and Coloring for Adults Series
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Slow down, breathe deep, and let your pencil guide you to stress less.
Playdate - Baby/Toddler
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration required.
This event is full
Playdate - Preschool
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens will learn to play Dungeons and Dragons and experience a short campaign. Ages 13 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
This event is full
Homeschool Hangout- Fall Bingo
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and do an activity. Registration required.
Halloween Bingo
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join us for a fun Halloween themed bingo! Registration is required.
Tween Screenprinting
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 8-12. Make your own mini screen-printing screen and design. The technique that we will be using is based off lgbtqia+ icon, Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup artwork. Registration required.
Build & Play - Baby/Toddler
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Build & Play - Preschool
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Acorn Pendant Craft
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Program. Join us in the Children?s Department anytime between 5 and 6pm to make your very own acorn pendant that has a secret compartment! Registration is required.
Halloween Read & Play
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
Tween & Teen Board Games
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens and tweens will play board games. Registration is required. Ages 10 - 16. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Spooky Terrarium Craft
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages 6-12. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own spooky terrarium. Registration is required.
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 13 - 18. Please register.
Paws for Reading- Session 1
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Registration is required. 
Paws for Reading- Session 2
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Registration is required. 
Dollhouse Craft
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dollhouse. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am
Halloween Read & Play
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 9:00am
November Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Family Program. For the month of November, search the department to find all of the images on the check-off sheet. When you do, turn your sheet in at the desk for a sticker.
Drop-In Crafternoon
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in bracelet making program. Ages 12 - 18. No registration required, but register for a reminder call. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Saturday, October 11 2025 at 9:00am
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Nov 04, 10:15am - 11:25am
Manchester Meeting Room
Book Title: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
Playdate - Baby/Toddler
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 5 2025 at 9:30am
Playdate - Preschool
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone
Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Scott Moreau plays his one-man tribute to Johnny Cash's music and life. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 9:00am
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult Program. Please register.
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Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to build something amazing with our Legos! Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 16 2025 at 9:00am
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