Manchester Proud

Family Storytime
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Family Storytimes for 2-5 years old will meet Thurdays mornings at 10:00 & 11:00 am. These are drop in sessions. Please attend only one session each week which so everyone can attend this very popular program. All sessions are held in the Winchell Room. For more information contact the Children’s Room at 603-624-6550 ext 7628

Cooking Matters Core Workshop: Shopping on a Budget
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
Offered by Cooking Matters NH, a program of the NH Food Bank, in partnership with Waypoint NH
Want to learn about…

healthy eating
cooking skills
food budgeting
meal planning
nutrition
and more?

Join us for a FREE, virtual workshop series!
Virtually on Zoom, Register here

Elementary Experiments
2025-01-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
In Elementary Experiments anyone grades 1-6 can join us for activities and crafts with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). T This Winter we are having one Elementary Experiments program that we will run two times: one on the second Wednesday and one on the fourth Tuesday. If you cannot come in person, pick up a craft kit (while supplies last) and check out the video on our Facebook and YouTube pages to follow along!
In January we are celebrating Year of the Snake by harnessing vibrations and potential energy for craft stick and paper fireless crackers! Remember to register so we can make sure we have enough supplies.

2025 Martin Luther King Community Celebration
2025-01-20 11:30 - 16:00 | Memorial High School, 1 Crusader Way, Manchester, 03103, United States
This year’s theme is, “Many Paths, One Dream: Intersectional Perspectives on MLK’s Legacy.” Awardees soon to be announced. Doors open to the public at 11:45am.

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Lego Afternoon
2025-01-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Once a month, come build with the 10,000 Lego pieces that have been donated by Lego System. This is a drop in session, no registration is required. This program is for ages 3-12 years old. For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628

Teen Thursday
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Every Thursday, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school. We’ll have snacks, arts and craft supplies, Nintendo Switch, and other games. One or twice a month we’ll have a special structured craft or activity. Check the teen website for further details at www.manchesterlibrary.org/teens.. For teens in grades 6-12.

Family Storytime
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Family Storytimes for 2-5 years old will meet Thurdays mornings at 10:00 & 11:00 am. These are drop in sessions. Please attend only one session each week which so everyone can attend this very popular program. For more information contact Children’s Room at 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

Stick it to Stigma Charity Game
2025-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Sullivan Arena, Rundlett Hill Rd, Manchester, 03102, United States
The Goffstown Grizzlies and the Manchester Kings hockey programs are partnering together to skate past the stigma and scoring support for Mental Health. The two programs will play a game on January 15th at 7:30 PM at Sullivan Arena (at St. Anselm College). All donations and gate fees from the game will benefit NAMI – The National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI will be in attendance and will provide opportunities to learn about the resources they offer as well as to provide education on the topic.

Please support our Do-It-Your-Way fundraiser by attending the game or with a donation. That way, people who face mental health conditions will not have to go another day without the mental health resources they need. The more money we can raise together, the better able our local NAMI is to continue offering their amazing, life-changing mental health programs.

Teen Movie & Pizza Night
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Come for a movie and pizza in the auditorium, where we’ll watch a teen movie on the big screen. For teens in grades 6 – 12.
Registration in advance is requested to help us plan. If you have food allergies or restrictions, let us know when you register or email Dori ahead of time at mclyouthservices@manchesternh.gov. Please feel free to also email with movie suggestions you would like to watch!
Visit the Teen Services website at www.manchesterlibrary.org/teens for movie updates.

Basketball & Burritos
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 30 Mechanic Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The title says it all! Join us for a free teen basketball clinic hosted by the Saint Anselm College men’s basketball team, followed by a burrito dinner. This program is free to both YMCA members and non-members. Spots are limited, so register today! Link here
Who: Teens ages 12 – 18 are welcome
When: Wednesday, January 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: East Gym at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester
Cost: FREE for All. Register by January 10.
Non-members must sign a waiver in order to attend the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Bri Hess at bhess@graniteymca.org.

Cooking Matters Core Workshop: Kids Say Yes to New Foods
2025-01-15 17:00 - 18:00

Parent Cafe
2025-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Manchester Police Athletic League, 409 Beech St, Manchester, 03103, United States
Join Amoskeag Health and other caregivers to connect, listen and learn from each other about social emotional understanding. Light snacks and free childcare provided. Register here
Questions? communityinitiatives@amoskeaghealth.org

Storytime Science
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
The Children’s Room staff are excited to announce our Storytime program with SEE Science Center. Once a month, kids ages 2-6 years old are invited to join Ms. Yvonne and Ms. Becky from the SEE Science Center for Storytime Science. This storytime is based on a Stem/Steam theme with hands-on activities afterwards. Registration will be required to make sure that we have enough materials for everyone. Storytime Science is a program of the SEE Science Center’s First Steps in Science Initiative presented by Dartmouth Health Childrens. This program is a great way to introduce our youngest patrons to fun STEM/STEAM hands on activities. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

Teen Thursdays
2025-01-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States

Family Storytime
2025-01-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
Family Storytimes for 2-5 years old will meet Thurdays mornings at 10:00 & 11:00 am. These are drop in sessions. Please attend only one session each week which so everyone can attend this very popular program. For more information contact the Children’s Room at 603-624-6550 ext 7628

Positive Discipline Parenting Class
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Waypoint is hosting a seven week virtual class starting on January 8, 2025 on Zoom.
To register, contact Carolyn: georgec@waypointnhorg or 603.716.4115
Positive Discipline:

Helps children feel a sense of belonging and significance
Is effective long-term
Teaches valuable social and life skills for good character
Invites children to discover how capable they are and to use their personal power in constructive ways

Cooking Matters Core Workshops - Making Recipes Work for You
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00

Dental Van at Beech St School
2025-01-06 09:00 - 2025-01-24 15:00 | Beech Street School, 333 Beech Street, Manchester, 03103, United States
If your child does not have a dentist OR private dental insurance (we accept Medicaid) and you would like them to be seen for dental care on the dental van at your school, please ask for a permission form from the main office. You can also visit our website for permission forms and a full schedule of school visits.
**We will be providing treatment at ALL public schools in Manchester throughout the school year. We ask that you plan on your child receiving care at their school. In the case of a dental emergency please call 603-624-6466 to make other arrangements.
https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Health/Services/Dental-Health

Holiday Public Skate
2025-01-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-02 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-31 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-30 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-27 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-26 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-24 09:30 - 23:30 and 1 more date | JFK Coliseum, 303 Beech St, Manchester, 03103, United States
$5 Entry & $5 Skate Rental

Lego Afternoon
2024-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, 03104, United States
On Friday, December 27th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can drop by the Winchell Room and build a Lego creation with our 10,000 pieces of Legos. All creations will be on display in the children’s room for everyone to enjoy. This program is for ages 3-12 years old. For more information, please call 624-6550 ext. 7628.
