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Registration opens:
February 25th, 2026

Hear My Voice

Presented by Living Voices
2026-03-10 19:00:00 2026-03-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Hear My Voice Experience the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage, as presented by Living Voices. Manchester Branch -

Tuesday, March 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-10 19:00:00 2026-03-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Hear My Voice Experience the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage, as presented by Living Voices. Manchester Branch -

Experience the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage, as presented by Living Voices.

How did women win the right to vote? Learn about the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women’s suffrage. In the early 1900s, Jessie followed decades of women before her, speaking up for voting rights despite opposition from her prominent political family. Presented by Living Voices. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts | Lectures & Discussion | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | WomensHistoryMonth |

Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 Closed
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Tue, Feb 10, 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.
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Build & Play- Preschool
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
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Writers Group
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writers Group critiques each others' work and provides feedback.
Our Revolution - Presented by Living Voices
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Meeting Room
Experience the Revolutionary War through this powerful, one-man play that blends professional performance with deep, historical insight bringing the history of our country alive!
Valentine Hydraulics
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12. Create a Valentines box that opens using the power of hydraulics! Registration is required.
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Adult with Special Challenges Craft - Create a Heart Themed Craft
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Study room
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Tween & Teen Chess & Checkers Club
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Read & Play: Flying Free
Fri, Feb 13, 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.
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Black History Month Trivia
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens & teens will have the opportunity to play a trivia game centered around Black History Month. Ages 10 - 16. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list their ages.
The Forgotten Presidents-Part II
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Therapy Dog Relaxation Hour
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens will meet, read to, and relax 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.
Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Horse
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Program. Create a fun horse craft to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last. 
Winter Wonderland Dance Party with Kohesion Dance
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Manchester Meeting Room
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Homeschool Hangout: Book Cafe
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and share a book you've read recently. We will also have book talks and do an activity. Registration Required.
Teen & Tween Gaming
Mon, Feb 23, 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.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Your Vision, Your Vibe - Create Your Own Vision Board
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Get creative and have some fun making your own vision board! We'll bring the supplies-you bring the vibes. No experience needed, just your imagination! Supplies are limited, please register.
Art Exhibit: Regional Day School - On display from February 25 to March 30
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Mixed media artwork by students of Regional Day School will be on exhibit.
Health Fair at the Library! - Heart Health Screenings with Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
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Gymnastics STEAM Craft
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12. Create a set of parallel bars and a mini gymnast that can spin around them and take home a gold medal! Registration is required.
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Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cookie Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 02, All day
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Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 11:30am
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Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Paint & Play- Toddler
Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Paint & Play- Preschool
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Hear My Voice - Presented by Living Voices
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Experience the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage, as presented by Living Voices.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
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