Early Fall 2012 Storytime Session at the Manchester Public Library!

Early Fall 2012 Storytime Session at the Manchester Public Library!

The Early Fall 2012 Storytime Session at the Manchester Public Library begins on September 10, 2012. Registration for Manchester residents begins on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Registration for non-residents begins on Thursday, September 6, 2012.  There are programs for children from birth through 6th grade. Most programs require registration.  The ever-popular Family Place workshops return on September 25, 2012 for children from 0 - 36 months and their families.  Registration is required.  Drop-in programs include: Pajama Storytime at Whiton on Tuesdays and Cheney on Thursdays, both at 6:30 p.m.; Preschool Playgroup from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Whiton and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cheney on Fridays; and Drop-in Storytime on Saturdays at Cheney at 10:30 a.m. Call 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester or 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register for programs.

Born to Read

Born to Read at the Manchester Public Library is a 20-minute lapsit program for babies in their third trimester to age one.  This program takes place on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Cheney and begins on September 10, 2012.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

Family Place Workshops

The ever-popular 5-week Family Place workshops return on September 25, 2012 for children from 0 - 36 months and their families.  This program takes place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.  One part of this program is a display of books related to the theme of the week.  Registration is required.  Call the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester at 860-645-0577 for more information and to register. 

1 – 2 Year Old Storytime

1 – 2 Year Old Storytime at the Manchester Public Library is a 20-minute program for toddlers.  This program takes place on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at Whiton and on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Cheney and begins the week of September 10, 2012.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester or 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

2 – 3 Year Old Storytime

2 - 3 Year Old Storytime at the Manchester Public Library is a 30-minute program for 2 year olds.  This program takes place on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Cheney and on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Whiton, and begins the week of September 10, 2012.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester or 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

3 – 5 Year Old Storytime

3 - 5 Year Old Storytime at the Manchester Public Library is a 45-minute program that includes a craft for preschoolers.  This program takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Cheney and at Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Whiton.  It begins the week of September 10, 2012.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester or 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

Terrific Tuesday

Terrific Tuesday is an afternoon program for children in kindergarten through second grade.  This book-based program includes a craft and refreshments.  This takes place at Whiton on Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. and begins on September 11, 2012.  This program will include refreshments.  Notify a librarian of any food allergies when registering.  Call 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday is an afternoon program for children in kindergarten through second grade.  This book-based program includes a craft or an activity and refreshments.  This takes place at Cheney on Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. and begins on September 12, 2012.  This program will include refreshments.  Notify a librarian of any food allergies when registering.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester for more information and to register.

Discovery Mondays

Discovery Mondays at the Manchester Public Library begins on September 10, 2012 at 3:45 p.m. on Mondays at Cheney.  This program for 3rd – 5th graders will include science and craft components, and there will be a book display as well.  This program will include refreshments.  Inform a librarian of any food allergies.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester and to register.

Pajama Storytime

This Manchester Public Library bedtime storytime program begins the week of September 10, 2012.  It takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Whiton and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Cheney.  This program for children of all ages does not require registration.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester or 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information.

Saturday Storytime

This Manchester Public Library storytime program begins on September 15, 2012.  It runs at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Cheney.  This program for children of all ages does not require registration.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester.

Preschool Playgroup

This Manchester Public Library program for children up to age six begins on September 14, 2012 and does not require registration.  It takes place on Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Whiton and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cheney.  A book display will be available as well.  Call 860-645-0577 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester or 860-643-6892 at the Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main Street, Manchester for more information.

Note:  Some programs take place at Whiton Memorial Library Building, 100 North Main St., Manchester, CT  06042.