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Registration opens:
November 04th, 2025

Turkey Craft
2025-11-25 18:30:00 2025-11-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Turkey Craft Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own turkey. Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last. Manchester Branch -

Tuesday, November 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-25 18:30:00 2025-11-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Turkey Craft Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own turkey. Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last. Manchester Branch -

Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own turkey. Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last.

Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own turkey. Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last.

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
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Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
This event is full
Playdate - Preschool
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration Required.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult Program. Please register.
LEGO® Club
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to build something amazing with our Legos! Registration required.
This event is full
Art Exhibit: Leisure Knoll Art Class - from November 10 to December 19
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Various artists will be exhibiting their work.
Introduction to AI
Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Are you curious about artificial intelligence and how its impact may affect your world?
Micro Memoir Writing Workshop - Celebrate National Life Writing Month
Wed, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room A
Come celebrate the art of storytelling and leave with a story only you can tell.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 12 2025 at 2:00pm
Draw Yourself Calm: Drawing and Coloring for Adults Series - Fun with drawing rectangles
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Slow down, breathe deep, and let your pencil guide you to stress less.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 28 2025 at 9:00am
Paint & Play - Baby/Toddler
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Registration required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
This event is full
Paint & Play - Preschool
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Redhawk Native American Song and Dance
Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Redhawk Dancers present Indigenous dance, music, storytelling, and traditional arts.
This event is full
Build-It
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Program. Join us in the Children's department to play with our building toys. Drop-ins are welcome.
Thankful Read & Play
Mon, Nov 17, 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 Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
YA Quiet Book Club
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens will bring a book to read independently with time to discuss if they'd like to. Ages 13 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings as guests and list each tween/teen with their age.
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Writer's Group
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
Build & Play - Baby/Toddler
Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0- 3. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am
Build & Play - Preschool
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am
Playing Cards and Mini Crossword Puzzles for Adults
Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Playing Cards and Mini Crossword Puzzles Drop-In Program. Adult Program. Registration is not required.
Tween & Teen Chess/Checkers Club
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 list each of their ages.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 9:00am
Homeschool Hangout- Therapy Dogs
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and do an activity. Registration Required.
Registration opens Friday, October 31 2025 at 9:00am
Teddy Bear Picnic
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Program. Join us for a fun-filled hour of games and activities themed around picnics. Bringing a stuffed animal friend is encouraged but not necessary. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 9:00am
Tween & Teen Gaming
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 13 - 18.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 9:00am
Therapy Dog Relaxation Hour
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens will meet with a therapy dog. Ages 10 - 16. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Turkey Craft
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own turkey. Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
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Tue, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Registration opens Tuesday, November 11 2025 at 12:00am
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