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Public library - and more! - located in Manchester, VT.
NOTICE: The Library will be closing at 1:00 pm THIS FRIDAY, February 20, for staff training. Regular hours will resume on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding!
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The Northshire Day School’s LIFT Committee will be in the Lower Level Gallery on Saturday, February 14th, to distribute cold-weather clothing to the community. Please stop by if you are having trouble keeping warm this winter; clothing of all sizes will be available.
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It's Friday the 13th! Lean into the thrill of superstition today at the Library with these books and online resources, all free with your MCL card! Check them out here>> mclvt.org/its-friday-t...
#Fridaythe13th #mclvt #Vermont #ManchesterVT #LoveYourLibrary
Will you be the Library’s Valentine? Join us for an afternoon concert of string quartet arrangements of classic love songs—from Nat King Cole to Stevie Wonder—performed by four outstanding musicians. A perfect Valentine’s treat. This Saturday, February 14, at 2 pm, free and open to all.
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Join facilitator Shannon Olrich for a community discussion of The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton, this year’s Vermont Reads selection. Explore themes of climate, resilience, and human connection. All are welcome!
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Hoot hoot! Learn all about owls at this hands-on kids’ workshop with Merck Forest & Farmland Center! Explore owl habitats, adaptations, and diets, dissect owl pellets, and see a taxidermied owl up close. Second Saturday program for ages 6+.
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How do we elect our presidents, and why does the Electoral College matter? Join Michael Kane of American Civics Snapshots for a timely discussion of its history, impact, controversies, and possible reforms, as we mark 250 years of American democracy. Thursday, February 12, 11 am at the Library!
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Join Katie Clover in the Creativity Cave on February 11th to learn how to make your own affirmation hoop! Remind yourself that spring is on its way with a cute decoration that has your back.
A new art style and hands-on activities for kids aged 8 and up every Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5.
The MCL Circus! With hotdogs and stunts!
The MCL Circus! With scavenger hunts!
The MCL Circus! Popcorn! Live band!
Balloon art! Free play! Stilts made of cans!
We’re bringing out acrobats and jugglers, no clowns,
for a free day of fun in our very own town.
#TakeYourChildToTheLibraryDay #mclvt
Come One, Come All! The circus is coming to town tomorrow at MCL!
In all the whole town, the most wonderful spot
is on Cemetery Ave in The Maples shared lot.
It’s just the right spot for some good family fun,
A circus that’s all Librarian-run.
#TakeYourChildToTheLibraryDay #mclvt
Who are they? This incredibly detailed crayon drawing was done in the Children's Library this week, and we're left awed, inspired, and mystified at the skill and talent of this elusive artist. Thank you for sharing your art with us!
#mclvt #loveyourlibrary #manchestervt #vermontlibraries
Welcome to the Circus! Take Your Child to the Library Family Fun Day is THIS SATURDAY, February 7th, at MCL. It's going to be COLD this weekend, so let the MCL Circus warm you up! buff.ly/DAcjsoV
04.02.2026 22:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Logo of the Internet Archive WayBack Machine, in black and red text on a white background.
Journalists don’t just report from the web anymore—they report on it 🕵️♀️
Learn 9 Ways Web Archives Are Used In Digital Investigations on how reporters track deleted pages, uncover hidden connections, document edits & follow what vanishes,
Read FOLLOW THE CHANGES ➡️ blog.archive.org/2026/02/02/f...
A department focused on Black music as an academic study was an innovation in 1974.
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Sneak preview: Check out circus artist Ryunosake, who will be performing Chinese Pole acrobatics and big ball juggling at 11 am for Welcome to the Circus! Take Your Child to the Library Family Fun Day this Saturday at the Library! buff.ly/CikIKYQ
#TakeYourChildToTheLibraryDay
Join us for a free Teen Movie Night featuring Princess Mononoke! Enjoy pizza, comfy seating, and a laid-back vibe while watching this epic Studio Ghibli film about humanity, nature, and balance. NEA Big Read grant program, in partnership with Merck Forest & Farmland Center.
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Join Youth Services Librarian Carson in the Creativity Cave this week to create your entry for the Love Your Library Bookmark Contest. All supplies and inspiration provided. The winning bookmark will be revealed Feb. 7 at Take Your Child to the Library Day.
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The Library will be CLOSED today, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. Please be safe out there!
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Join us Thursday, January 28, at 7 pm for a virtual-only conversation with bestselling author Liz Moore about The God of the Woods, an NPR Books We Love pick. A vanished teen, a powerful family, and long-buried secrets collide in this gripping new novel. Register today at linktr.ee/mclvt
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The Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage—supplies are down 35% as hospitals face high demand during a tough flu season. If you’re able, please donate and help save lives. ❤️ Monday, January 26, 11 am - 3:30 pm, Manchester Community Library, Manchester, VT.
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Sing, move, and make music together! Join us for Sing and Chant: New Friends, a joyful 10-week music class for children ages 0–6 and their adults. First class: Monday, January 26, at 10 am.
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The Library will be OPEN on Monday, January 19th, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
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February is Love Your Library Month at MCL! Why do you love your library? Share your thoughts with the community! Create a bookmark for a chance to win a free book and have your artwork featured on library bookmarks. Grab your contest template today at the Library or at linktr.ee/mclvt
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Book club in search of members! Join us on the second Thursday of every month for some Magical Reads. This book club will focus on magical realism in stories across cultures and experiences. Books will be selected at the first meeting on February 12th. Email bookclubs@mclvt.org to join.
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THIS SATURDAY AT 2 PM! Bring a blanket and settle in the Hunter Community Room for a family-friendly movie night. Join Crysta, Batty Koda, and Zak to watch FernGully: The Last Rainforest, a childhood favorite for many millennials, now introduced to a new generation.
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Master Gardener Kyle will be here on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am to run a bird game, followed by pinecone bird feeder-making and a winter birding walk. How many chickadees do you think you can spot? See you there!
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This Thursday at 5 pm in the Children's Library, the Place of Inclusion group is joined by 2023’s Miss Teen Vermont, Ginger Ragaishis, who will read her book, Student of the Month. Ginger will also speak about her own experiences living with a learning disability.
13.01.2026 22:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This Thursday at 4:30 at MCL, Learn how to support a loved one and take care of yourself when facing substance use and addiction. A presentation on addiction and recovery by UCS Chief Program Officer Ryan Murphy will be followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.
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Are achy knees, sore hips, or a creaky spine holding you back from the sports and activities you love? Join Sports Physician Dr. Rebecca Breslow for this 6-week class, starting this Thursday at 1 pm, and take charge of your own musculoskeletal health! Visit linktr.ee/mclvt to register today!
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