Events
Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. This event is first come, first served. In partnership with a certified Pet Partners therapy animal team.
Enjoy a relaxing and creative morning coloring. All supplies, coffee and tea are provided.
Dinner includes salmon, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread, drink and cookie.Adults: $20Children 7-12: $15Children under 7: $5
Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.
Learn about the importance of our native pollinators and the role we can all play in providing them with habitats, protection and food. Presented by the Kitsap Conservation District.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. A craft will follow.
Explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on activities with cool devices. Geared to ages 6-12, siblings welcome. Space and supplies are limited to first come, first served.
Become an honorary member of Manchester's Chicken Squad by participating in egg-citing activities! Receive a copy of "The Chicken Squad" by Doreen Cornin while supplies last. This program is for beginning readers and their families.
With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great folktale. Ages 6-12, siblings welcome
Discuss a new book every month. This month we are discussing:
June 26, 2023: The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore"1860: As the clash between the states rolls slowly to a boil, Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother of six,…
Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.
Create a houseplant propagation station to hang in your window and watch your cuttings take root. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Registration required (6 spots remaining)Register for eventThe monthly board meeting is open to the public.
The Friends of the Manchester Library own and support the Manchester Library building and partner with Kitsap Regional Library on the operation of the Manchester location of Kitsap…
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. A craft will follow.
Create a summer-fun craft! Space and supplies are limited to first come, first served. Ages 6-12 years, siblings welcome.
Learn the basics of beekeeping from types of bees to housing and equipment. Presented by a member of West Sound Beekeepers Association.
With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great folktale. Ages 6-12, siblings welcome
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. A craft will follow.
Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. This event is first come, first served. In partnership with a certified Pet Partners therapy animal team.
Two unlikely heroes must learn to work together to stop a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments with air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions and more!…