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Shelf Help: Personal Book Shopping
Stumped on what to read next? If you are looking to expand your reading with new titles, authors, and genres, this is for you! Shelf Help is a brand new service for adults looking for a personal shopping experience at the library. Patrons will complete a form that asks a variety of questions about their reading habits and what they are looking for in their next great book. The request will then be matched with one of our expert staff, who will review their choices and pick two to three books we believe you'd like. The books will be placed on hold and waiting in our brand new Shelf Help canvas bags. This service is free and will begin this fall, so stay tuned for more details.
2020 Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Although this year's summer reading program was modified due to COVID-19, we still had great participation for all age group! There were 449 adult participants who logged 3,121 books, with popular titles being "28 Summers" by Elin Hilderbrand, "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, "Hideaway" by Nora Roberts, "Big Summer" by Jennifer Weiner, and "The Other Mrs." by Mary Kubica. 121 teens read 1,230 books this summer, with the top five being "One Piece Manga" by Eiichiro Oda, "The Nameless City" by Faith Erin Hicks, and "Smile", "Guts", and "Sisters", all by Raina Telgemeier. Children's had 624 participating children and a whopping 9,438 books read. Congratulations to the three adults and eight teens who were drawing winners and the many children who earned their prize bags and their names on our Wall of Fame!
A New Spin on Storytime
Do you miss regular storytime as much as we do? Join us for virtual storytime! Signing up will give you at home access to stories, songs, and even a craft! Sign ups begin Monday, September 21st and are limited to the first 25 children. To sign up and for more information call the Children's Room at 860-645-0577. Looking for something to hold you over until then? Scan the QR code below for a playlist of our previous storytimes.
Introducing CineMPLex Movie Packs
Our adult Grab 'N Go crafts have been wildly popular, so in a similar vein we are introducing CineMPLex, another adult Grab 'N Go item designed to bring a few hours of fun right into your home! Each CineMPLex bag will have two DVD's, popcorn, and a box of candy. Patrons will be able to select the bag of their choice from a large list of themes, such as action, adventure, comedy, drama, superhero, or romance, but they will not know what the movies are on the inside. Run times and ratings will be included on the bag to help patrons make a selection as well. The movies will be checked out to you and need to be returned, but the popcorn and candy are yours to enjoy! CineMPLex will be available this fall - ask a staff member for additional details.
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MPL Postcards Kits
Who doesn't love receiving a hand-written letter through the mail? The library is now offering free Manchester Public Library postcard kits, which come with a library-themed postcard, stickers, and a pen. These kits are limited edition and there are a variety of different options, so stop by the Reference desk or at Whiton and grab them while they last!
Current & Upcoming Literary Holidays
September
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Banned Books Week
October
National Book Month
Dictionary Day (10/16)
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