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Children's Board Games Are Here!
Children's board games are in and ready to be checked out!
The Children's Room at Mary Cheney has joined in on the fun and added to MPL's extensive board game collection. From Catan Junior to Kitten Klash, there is something for everyone. These games are sure to bring your family hours of fun and all you need to get started is your library card! Games can be checked out for three weeks and can be placed on hold, but are not renewable. For more information ask one of our Children's librarians or call 860-645-0577.
New - Walking Book Club!
Please join our new seasonal book club, which celebrates both books and the great outdoors. From April through October 2019 at 1 p.m., attendees will meet in the lobby of Mary Cheney. Rain or shine, we will take a two-mile walk from the library to South Methodist Church and back, making stops for discussion. For dates and book titles, click the Special Programs link under the "Adult Programs and Services" section of our website or stop in the library for more information.
Library Resource Spotlight: Spanish Collection
Did you know that at Mary Cheney we have a collection of Spanish items in our Reference room? There are a variety of types of materials in the Spanish language, including books (fiction and non-fiction), audiobooks, magazines, reference materials, movies, and more. Stop by to check them out.
Mary Cheney Sunday Hours
Mary Cheney's last Sunday open will be April 7, 2019. Sunday hours will resume in October.
Tell Us Your Story
In celebration of National Library Week, which is April 7-13, 2019, we invite you to become part of a new oral history initiative that documents how libraries change lives. Come to Mary Cheney on April 9th, 10th and 11th from 6-8 p.m. to record on video your favorite Manchester Public Library story. From reading in the stacks to checking out your favorite DVDs, we want to hear what you love about our library. The compiled video will be on our website and other media sources after completion.
April is National Poetry Month
In 1996, the Academy of American Poets designated April as National Poetry Month, in an effort to increase awareness and appreciation for poetry. Below are some books of poetry to inspire, provoke thought and purely for enjoyment, all available at the library. Please also check out April calendar of events for poetry programs within the month.
The Poetry of Robert Frost: The Collected Poems by Robert Frost (811.52 FROST)
A comprehensive volume of poems by American poet Robert Frost, best known for his classic poems "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening".
The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes by Langston Hughes (811.52 HUGHES)
Called by some the "poet laureate of African-America" and a leader in the Harlem Renaissance, this comprehensive collection of Hughes' poems includes annotations for additional explanation.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver (811.54 OLIVER)
This 2019 release consists of poems selected by the author, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Mary Oliver, who passed away in January 2019 after more than 50 years of writing.
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur (811.6 KAUR)
The follow-up to her debut, Milk and Honey, which spent over a year on the New York Times Bestseller list, this collection also includes illustrations by the author.
Wade in the Water: Poems by Tracy K. Smith (811.6 SMITH)
The most recent book of poems by current U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith focuses on class, environmental issues and America's often painful history. Also available on Hoopla as an audiobook read by the author.
    
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