Manchester Community Library

10/23/2026

Last night, we celebrated an incredible group of hardworking individuals. Each year, MCL volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours to making our community more welcoming, more enriching, and better overall. On behalf of the entire MCL staff, thank you, Volunteers. We couldn't do what we do without your support and dedication.

10/22/2026

Halloween at the Library? You’d better boolieve it!

10/22/2026

Notice: No playgroup next Thursday, Oct 29

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10/22/2026

The Library will be closing at 3:00 pm today, October 22nd, for our volunteer appreciation event. Regular hours will resume tomorrow.

10/20/2026

We’re hiring! 📣 Manchester Community Library is looking for a part-time Advancement Coordinator to support our fundraising and communications.

Are you creative, organized, and someone who enjoys working as part of a team? We’d like to hear from you!

View the full job description and application instructions: https://mclvt.org/about-manchester-community-library/career-opportunities/

Know someone who might be a good fit? Please share this opportunity!

10/10/2026

This week at MCL, we're taking a deep dive.

Monday: Head beneath the surface of Lake Champlain with Chris Sabick, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, to look for Revolutionary War history resting on the lakebed. It's part of our Vermont 250th lecture series with the Manchester Historical Society.

Tuesday: Samuel de Champlain would approve! Our Fall French Conversation Group with Michelle Emery and Lizzy Lindenberg starts this week. Beginners are welcome from 5:00 to 5:45, and more advanced speakers can join for the second half. Come for one week or all six.

Thursday: Get to know one of Manchester's most beloved characters with Shawn Harrington, Curator at the Manchester Historical Society. Fred Nicklewhite was a tailor, jazz lover, and horse racing fan who lived into his second century and left his mark on our village. It's part of our Threads of History series.

All three are free and open to everyone, with no registration needed. Just come on in. We hope to see you this week!

10/09/2026

Introducing MCL Sustainers! Provide reliable, year-round support so your Library can plan responsibly, respond to community needs, and keep books, programs, resources, technology, and welcoming spaces free and open to all. Choose a monthly gift that is meaningful and sustainable for you at mclvt.org.

10/02/2026

Join us for Poetry @ The Point Monthly Poetry Group Kickoff Event with Jeff McRae on Tuesday, November 17th!

Manchester Community Library launches free monthly readings, open mics and craft conversations for local poetry lovers.