History & Poetry at the Library this Tuesday at 5:30 pm! Best known as the first African American poet, Lucy Prince lived in Sunderland from 1795 to 1821. In this presentation, you will learn about her life, her descendants, and her struggles to fit into a white society here in southern Vermont.
National Poetry Month at MCL kicks off tomorrow at 11 am with the first of 4 workshops with local poet Rob Hunter! The sessions will focus on Writing the Moment and use forays outdoors to promote MCL and Merck Forest's NEA Big Read project, Building Hope and Connection Through Our Landscape.
Tonight at 5 pm! Long Trail student artists proudly present Spectrum, a vibrant showcase celebrating the breadth and depth of their creative voices. We invite you to slow down, look closely, and experience the diverse perspectives and processes that shape this compelling collection of student work.
Egg hunt! Egg hunt! Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! This year, Manchester Parks & Rec is bringing the annual Easter Egg Hunt to MCL! Bring your baskets and join us tomorrow at 10:30 am (ages 6 and under) or 1 pm (ages 7 and up) to hunt for eggs. You'll have a chance to meet a certain magical bunny!
Want to come to the Vermont 250 program on Saturday, but need something for your kids to do? Send them over to the Children's Library for a special story time and Corn-Husk Doll Craft! This Saturday at 1 pm.
Music in the Library! Classical Guitar Students of Brett Grigsby perform both solo and ensemble music as part of their Student Recital this Saturday at 2:30 pm.
Join us on Saturday for another Vermont 250 event with the Manchester Historical Society at 1 pm! Through this presentation, Christine DeLucia illuminates the experiences of women who strategized to protect their own and their families’ needs and goals in the revolutionary northeast.
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There's still time to register, and seats are available! Join Taconic Music violinist Joana Genova and art educator Carol Berry at the Library this Sunday at 2 pm for a special Musical Paintbrushes workshop. This is an adult-only program. Register now at mclvt.org!
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This Wednesday from 3:30 - 5 pm, stop by the Children's Library to meet local artist Molly Frome, who will teach us how to fold paper cranes!
The Creativity Cave features a new art style, with hands-on activities available each Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for kids ages 8 and up.
Can you catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day? Find out at this special Build Quest challenge on Tuesday, March 17, from 3:30 - 5 pm!
Prospective engineers ages 8 and up are invited to the MCL Children’s Library on Tuesdays after school to find out what they can make with assorted materials.
Get historical tomorrow at 1 pm with Manchester Historical Society! Based on his new book, Ira Allen: A Biography, J. Kevin Graffagnino’s lively talk will evaluate Allen’s checkered career and make the case for including him in our picture of Vermont’s formative decades.
Kids are in for a sweet treat tomorrow at 11 am! Join Merck Forest at the Library for our Second Saturdays program. This month is all about that delicious brown sauce that flows through our Vermont veins, maple syrup! Learn about it, taste it, and warm up by the campfire. Ages 6+
Tomorrow at 10:30 am! Egg artists ages 12 and up are invited to bring three white, uncooked eggs to the Library to learn the beautiful Ukrainian style of Pysanki egg decorating with local artist Kim Ray. Register now at mclvt.org to reserve your seat!
Join the Vermont Forest Cemetery in the Library this Saturday at 11 am to watch “From Earth to Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America”. The film discusses natural burial, its benefits, and stories of those advocating for it in Vermont and coping with loss. A Q&A follows.
Join us Thursday at 6 pm for a free screening of Food and Country in the Library’s Hunter Community Room! Kids are welcome to attend the Garden Herb Dipping Oil workshop at the same time.
This event has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read.
Decompress after your work day with good company and cozy knits. This group is open to adult knitters of all skill levels. So grab your needles and yarn and meet us at the Library from 5 – 7 pm on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of the month for this crafty hang.
Join native Vermonter David Quesnel in the library this Thursday at 1 pm for a tour of Women’s History in Vermont. Discover the women who have influenced Dave, from his earliest days cycling around the state to those who helped build and sustain the strength of his family.
Don't forget to stop by the Creativity Cave tomorrow after school to paint your air-dry clay sculptures from last week! The Creativity Cave is open to all students (ages 8+) from 3:30 - 5 pm, featuring a new art activity each Wednesday.
Two more days! Bring your fiddles and polish your dancing shoes! Join us on Saturday, March 7, at 4 pm for our Between Two Worlds kickoff event, a Rowdy Viewing of Fiddler on the Roof. Sing, celebrate, cry, and shout with us as we view this classic movie musical.
Join us on Saturday at 1 pm for a free film screening of "Join or Die", a film about why you should join a club – and why the fate of America depends on it.
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Join Sedge & Soil founder Devon Snyder at the library this Saturday at 10:30 am to discuss native plants! Discover what "pollinator-friendly" means, learn key tips for natural gardening, and see which native plants thrive even with a "brownest" thumb.
Mother Myrick's annual egg decorating contest is here, and so is your chance to win a gloriously huge, candy-filled chocolate bunny. Stop by MCL between 11 am and 3 pm on any Saturday in March to decorate. All eggs and supplies will be provided, and the Library will cover contest entry fees.
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Join us on Saturday at 4 pm for a rowdy viewing of Fiddler on the Roof! Wear your dancing shoes, bring your singing voice, and dress up for the occasion if you wish.
Join us for An Agape Affair this Thursday at 4 pm. This will be a monthly community potluck celebrating connection, culture, and creativity. Bring a dish to share and an appetite to enjoy!
Free community services at the event will include hair braiding and barber services.
Email Essentials: Thursday, March 5 at 1 pm! Learn to spot email scams, stop spam, and organize your inbox in this free 30-minute workshop designed for seniors who want stress-free email management.
MCL and Northshire Day School are partnering with Children’s Integrated Services Early Intervention to bring free hearing and vision screenings to all children attending playgroup on March 5th, 10:30 am - 12 pm.
Join Laura in the Creativity Cave this Wednesday after school at 3:30 pm for the first of two sessions to create your own sculpture from air-dry clay. This week – sculpting, next week – painting! Ages 8+
NOTICE: We will be closing at 1:00 pm this Friday, March 6th, to complete staff training. We will reopen at 10 am on Saturday.
It's back! Join Michelle and Lizzie at the Library for some casual French conversation (and a few games!) on Tuesday evenings between March 3 and April 14. Beginners: 5 - 5:45, advanced speakers: 5:45 - 6:30 pm.
Celebrate Read Across America Day with a film screening of "In Search of Dr. Seuss". This wacky, zany, colorful trip through the worlds of Dr. Seuss will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Ted Giesel and a desire to return to some of these childhood favorites.
Tuesday, March 3, 3:30 pm at MCL