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High School art show and more — Library has full schedule of April events

The annual student art show at the Manchester District Library is just one of the many events happening in April.

submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library

It April. Spring has definitely sprung (finally), and the Manchester District Library has some terrific programs planned for you!

We will start off the month with the Manchester High School Student Art Show. The open house is Friday, April 5 from 6 to 8 pm and it is open to the public. Can’t make it to the open house? That okay! The works of art will be on display at the library through Easter.

The Friends of the Library will hold their first book donation day of the season on Saturday, April 6 from 10 am until noon. Support your library; bring in your gently used books. Current/recent titles are particularly appreciated. Then during the first full week of April, the library will honor National Library Week by holding a food-for-fines collection. Bring in your nonperishable food items April 7-13 for a credit toward your library fines. Maximum credit: $5 per card—see circulation desk for details. Don’t have any fines? We welcome your donation!

In addition, on the third Thursday at 3:30 pm (April 18) we will continue our popular maker night series with “Rock Painting.”  Create some colorful mini works of art to spread a little joy. All supplies provided. Ages 6+. On Wednesday, April 24 at 6 pm, Cindy Clark (Comerica Bank) will be presenting “Protect Yourself from Identity Fraud.”. Data breaches are on the rise, and so is identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself.

And that is not all that’s going on in April! The library will be holding a drawing for a free garden plot in the Manchester Community Garden. Enter between April 1–30. The winner will be selected by random drawing on May 1.

Of course, the library will still continue to hold all your weekly favorites: “Once Upon A Time Book Club,” story time, knit night, coloring zone and family game time. The staff of the Manchester District Library is committed to providing a destination for community members of all ages. Come to relax, work, or try something new at the Manchester District Library.

Manchester District Library April Events

Mon., April 1 – 30 Enter to win a garden plot

Mon., April 1  4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club

Tues., April 2  2 pm Tea Time

Wed., April 3  10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night

Thurs., April 4  4 pm Coloring Zone

Fri., April 5  6 pm MHS Student Art Show Open House

Sat., April 6 10 am-noon Friends of the Library Book Donation Day

Mon., April 7 – 13 National Library Week (See website for special events)

Mon., April 8  4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club

Wed., April 10  10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night

Thurs., April 11  4 pm Coloring Zone

Fri., April 12  4 pm Family Game Time

Mon., April 15  4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club

Tues., April 16  6:30 pm Family History Guild

Wed., April 17 10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night, 7 pm Adult Book Group

Thurs., April 18  3:30 pm Maker Night (Rock Painting)

Fri., April 19  4 pm Family Game Time

Sat., April 20 2 pm Family History Guild Lock-In

Mon., April 22 4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club; 7 pm Library Board Meeting

Wed., April 24 10:30 am Story Time; 6 pm Identity Theft presentation; 6:30 pm Knit Night, 6:30 pm Make & Take*

Thurs., April 25  4 pm Coloring Zone

Fri., April 26  4 pm Family Game Time

Mon., April 29 4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club

Tues., April 30  1 pm Computer Basics

*Registration Required

by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.