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Families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to join Miss Katie for simple stories, music, dancing and lots of playtime fun! This storytime is drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Baby Storytime with Miss Karyn will be on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. There will be interactive stories, dancing/shaker eggs and of course, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 18/24 months. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Families with preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join Miss Amanda for some Preschool fun! There will be longer stories, games, music, dancing and occasional crafts to take home. Please chose one session to attend of this very popular storytime. These storytimes are drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550.
Join Miss Karyn and Miss Katie as we will listen to fun stories and then create a messy art masterpiece with feathers and paint. Registration is required; and will begin 2 weeks prior to the program date. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Don t forget we are offering a reading program for our youngest readers. Through READsquared, parents can register their children ages 1-5 for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. You will create an account where you can enter the number of books they read, listen to storytimes, or use the several booklists that the staff have put together. Once registered, don t forget to pick up your reading bag. Kids will earn little prizes as they read towards their goal of 1,000 books before Kindergarten.
Saturday, November 14 – Join your fellow PLC supporters on November 14th for Saturday morning socializing and some important annual business. We’ll hear reports on our recent achievements and current finances and elect new trustees for the coming year. This year we’re meeting at Hitchner Manufacturing’s “The Barn” meeting space at in Milford (see photo), and morning refreshments will be provided. The event is free, but we ask you to register so we can plan for food and beverages. Hope to see you then!
Once a month on a Saturday, our reading dog AJ will be in the Children s Room from 10:00 am to noon for the kids to read their favorite stories. Children of all reading levels are welcomed. AJ loves to listen to all types of stories. To read to him, drop by the Children's reference desk to sign up for a 10-minute time slot. For more information, please call 603-624-6550, ext. 7628.
Families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to join Miss Katie for simple stories, music, dancing and lots of playtime fun! This storytime is drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Baby Storytime with Miss Karyn will be on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. There will be interactive stories, dancing/shaker eggs and of course, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 18/24 months. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Teens in grades 6 12, c ome for a movie and pizza in the auditorium at 5:30 pm, where we ll watch a teen movie on the big screen. Registration in advance is requested to help us plan. If you have food allergies or restrictions, let us know when you register or email ahead of time at mclyouthservices@manchesternh.gov. Please feel free to also email with movie suggestions you would like to watch!
Families with preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join Miss Amanda for some Preschool fun! There will be longer stories, games, music, dancing and occasional crafts to take home. Please chose one session to attend of this very popular storytime. These storytimes are drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550.
The Currier Museum of Art is asking you to join in the creation of their newest exhibition: Galleries of Trees. This exhibition, on view December 2, 2026 through January 10, 2027, is a celebration of storytelling and the museum's collection of original artwork by NH children's book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola. A collection of trees will be displayed around the galleries, each themed for one of dePaola's beloved stories, decorated with ornaments handmade by you! The Currier will be hosting an drop in 'crafternoon' for families to make these decorations at the Manchester City Library in Winchell Room from 4:00-7:00 on Thursday, November 19, 2026 . Artists of all ages are welcome, but those under 6 years of age will need parental help. We invite you to make a decoration for Galleries of Trees and one to take home for yourself.
Kids in Grades K-5 can sign up to join Ms. Amanda for some science fun! This month we will dive into art and physics, kids will decorate their own turkey balloons and then we will race them to see which turkey is the fastest. Registration is required; and will begin 2 weeks prior to the program date. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to join Miss Katie for simple stories, music, dancing and lots of playtime fun! This storytime is drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Baby Storytime with Miss Karyn will be on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. There will be interactive stories, dancing/shaker eggs and of course, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 18/24 months. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Saturday, November 28 — PLC’s Florence Tarr Wildlife Sanctuary includes a portion of an old forest road that once connected Goffstown, Bedford, and New Boston. Historic maps show no houses on the road, but there are nonetheless signs of past human activity if you know where and how to look. Join the Sanctuary’s longtime volunteer monitor & caretaker Dave Butler for an easy small group walk along the road with a few stops to view curiosities/points of interest. The road provides access to the Tarr Sanctuary’s trail network, which we’ll use for the easy hike to the top of Holbrook Hill, which is the highest point in Bedford. Dave will be leading the walk TWICE, once on Saturday and again on Sunday. Both walks start at 1:00 PM and are limited to eight people. The event is free but registration is required.
Sunday, November 29 — PLC’s Florence Tarr Wildlife Sanctuary includes a portion of an old forest road that once connected Goffstown, Bedford, and New Boston. Historic maps show no houses on the road, but there are nonetheless signs of past human activity if you know where and how to look. Join the Sanctuary’s longtime volunteer monitor & caretaker Dave Butler for an easy small group walk along the road with a few stops to view curiosities/points of interest. The road provides access to the Tarr Sanctuary’s trail network, which we’ll use for the easy hike to the top of Holbrook Hill, which is the highest point in Bedford. Dave will be leading the walk TWICE, once on Saturday and again on Sunday. Both walks start at 1:00 PM and are limited to eight people. The event is free but registration is required.
Families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to join Miss Katie for simple stories, music, dancing and lots of playtime fun! This storytime is drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Baby Storytime with Miss Karyn will be on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. There will be interactive stories, dancing/shaker eggs and of course, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 18/24 months. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
The Children's Room staff are excited to announce our Storytime program with SEE Science Center. Once a month, kids ages 2-6 years old are invited to join Ms. Katie and Ms. Amanda from the SEE Science Center for Storytime Science. This storytime is based on a Stem/Steam theme with hands-on activities afterwards. This month s book is: The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. Theme: Material Science. Registration will be required to make sure that we have enough materials for everyone. Storytime Science is a program of the SEE Science Center's First Steps in Science Initiative presented by Dartmouth Health Children s. This program is a great way to introduce our youngest patrons to fun STEM/STEAM hands on activities. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Families with preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join Miss Amanda for some Preschool fun! There will be longer stories, games, music, dancing and occasional crafts to take home. Please chose one session to attend of this very popular storytime. These storytimes are drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550.
Manchester City Library Children s Room and the Mall of New Hampshire have teamed up for Storytime at the Mall. Our next Mall Storytime will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 beginning at 11:30 am in front of JC Penney. We will have a holiday stories and have a special guest. Afterwards, there is a cute craft to make and take home. Recommended for all ages. Registration is not required. For more information, call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Kids in grades K-3 can come paint an ornament on Wednesday December 9, 2026 in the Winchell Room from 3:30-4:30 for yourself, for a gift, or just for the fun of it! Using acrylic paint please wear something you don't mind getting messy in. Registration Required. Registration will begin 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628
All aboard for a magical trip to the North Pole for those who truly believe. We ll be taking off and you re not going to want to miss this one! Experience the magic of the season with the story, crafts and snacking fun. Kids babies up to ages 5 years along with their adults are invited. Aroma Joe s will be joining us with Hot Chocolate for all. Registration is required; and will begin 2 weeks prior to the program date. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
All aboard for a magical trip to the North Pole for those who truly believe. We ll be taking off and you re not going to want to miss this one! Experience the magic of the season with the story, crafts and snacking fun. Families are invited and Aroma Joe s will be joining us with Hot Chocolate for all. Registration is required; and will begin 2 weeks prior to the program date. For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.
Join Ms. Katie for an Escape Room with an aquarium twist on Tuesday December 15, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Winchell Room . Kids in grades 3-12 will work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and unlock this aquarium themed mystery! Space is limited. Registration is required so everyone playing has a chance to contribute. You must be in grades 3-12 to register. Registration will begin two weeks prior to the date of the program. Please call 603-624-6550 ext 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Kids in Grades 1-6 can sign up to make Grinch Slime ! Slime-of-the-Month Club is early this month due to the holidays, but come ready to get messy with this unusual slime! Registration will begin 2 weeks prior to the event. Only kids in Grades 1-6 can reserve a spot. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628
Let's celebrate the upcoming holidays (Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah) with a tea party. Kids ages 1-6 years old along with their parents and/or grandparents will enjoy tea (juice), cookies, and holiday songs and stories. Wear you best or craziest holiday outfit. Registration is required. Registration will begin 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628
Once a month on a Saturday, our reading dog AJ will be in the Children s Room from 10:00 am to noon for the kids to read their favorite stories. Children of all reading levels are welcomed. AJ loves to listen to all types of stories. To read to him, drop by the Children's reference desk to sign up for a 10-minute time slot. For more information, please call 603-624-6550, ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Don t forget we are offering a reading program for our youngest readers. Through READsquared, parents can register their children ages 1-5 for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. You will create an account where you can enter the number of books they read, listen to storytimes, or use the several booklists that the staff have put together. Once registered, don t forget to pick up your reading bag. Kids will earn little prizes as they read towards their goal of 1,000 books before Kindergarten.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Let s celebrate the arrival of 2027 with a New Year s Party on December 30, 2026, beginning at 11:30 am in Winchell Room. We will ring in the New Year at stroke of Noon with noisemakers, bubble wrap and Wish bags full of confetti. There will be fun crafts to make and refreshments. Families are welcome to this celebration. This is a drop-in program, no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Don t forget we are offering a reading program for our youngest readers. Through READsquared, parents can register their children ages 1-5 for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. You will create an account where you can enter the number of books they read, listen to storytimes, or use the several booklists that the staff have put together. Once registered, don t forget to pick up your reading bag. Kids will earn little prizes as they read towards their goal of 1,000 books before Kindergarten.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Drop by the children s room on Tuesday nights from 4:00-7:30pm for Family Game Night. We will have different board games and puzzles for families to enjoy as you browse for books. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628.
Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city, built around the Amoskeag mills on the Merrimack, once the largest cotton mill in the world. The SEE Science Center, with its million-brick Lego Millyard, the Currier Museum of Art and the Millyard Museum are the family fixtures. Manchester City Library is on Pine Street.
Holiday events for kids in Manchester, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
8 children’s events are on in Manchester in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Manchester City Library (3 branches, 46 upcoming programmes), plus Pulpit Rock Conservation Area. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
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Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Manchester’s own time zone.
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