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Mirrors & Portals: Contribute to the Community Poem
The Manchester Library Community celebrates April, National Poetry Month, by creating its very own original poem, following a theme and first lines supplied by Manchester Poet Claire North. Let the theme “Portals and Mirrors” inspire your imagination and shape your thoughts. The lines needn’t be in any chronological order; simply use the theme as your muse. Entries are invited from April 5th to April 22nd. Afterwards they will be knitted together into one collective creation. The poem will be shared widely and read at the Poetry Salon hosted by the Library on Friday, April 30th. Save the date! We offer thanks to Claire North for shepherding this special gift into the world. Join our poetry project!
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Mindful Meditation: Maintaining the Habit
April 5th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Local mindfulness meditation and yoga practitioner Larissa Hall Carlson leads a special gratitude and walking meditation session to usher in spring. Build, strengthen and maintain equilibrium, clarity and calm through a beneficial meditation practice. The community practice provides a wonderful shared experience and guidance on how to create and maintain a practice at home.
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First Wednesdays: US Immigration in Historical Perspective
Wednesday, April 7 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
It may seem that the current anxieties about immigration in the US have never been more intense, but history suggests otherwise. Dartmouth professor Richard Wright examines the present-day contradictions of US immigration policy and places them in historical perspective. First Wednesday is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by the Manchester Community Library.
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Paperbag Poetry: A Lunchtime Meetup
Thursdays in April | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Break out your favorite poems and break bread together every noontime on Thursday during the month of April, National Poetry Month. There is so much to choose from that the group will explore a specific theme each week including personal favorites, children's verse, music lyrics, VT poets and places, and lastly, a poetry "potluck." On April 8th the theme is children's verse.
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Watch It Again: Open for Business
The business landscape in Manchester Center is buzzing with activity. Much of the recent growth is due to women-led businesses setting up shop. Meet the people behind some of these businesses and help us celebrate the achievements of women in our community during Women’s History Month.
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Plan Ahead
- Review of 2021 National Mah Jongg League Card. The 2021 National Mah Jongg League Cards are out and Lynn Kaplan is ready to review them with you. Catch up with each other and learn what you need to know about the 2021 NMJL Card. April 15th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The MCL Events Calendar shows future happenings farther in advance, and we're always adding new things.
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Crafternoon: Paper Bouquets
Wednesday, April 7th | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
This week’s Crafternoon craft is a springtime favorite. Join us on Wednesday, April 7th, 4:00 p.m. for a quick spring story, then learn how to make forever flowers out of scraps of colored paper, glue and twigs. Makes a nice gift for a parent or grandparent, hint hint!
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Virtual Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us on Facebook Live to explore a variety of books, felt board and spoken rhymes, songs and other activities with a different weekly theme. April is Poetry Month. All this month, we will be enjoying poetry at Story Time.
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Youth Services Plan Ahead
- Family Poetry Packs. Included in the Poetry Pack are several famous, family-friendly poems suitable for reading aloud, and some copyable poetry templates, so you can try writing some yourselves. Available April 14th - 18th.
- Poetry in Pajamas. Put on your comfy pj’s, snuggle up on the sofa and enjoy some wonderful picture books interspersed with family-friendly poetry. April 28th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The MCL Events Calendar shows future happenings farther in advance, and we're always adding new things.
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Youth Event Headline
Friday, May 7th | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This spring, join us for Vermont’s only teen literary festival, Teen Lit Mob! Teen Lit Mob will celebrate teen readers, YA lit, and its fandom on Friday, May 7th, from 9am-2pm at U-32 High School in East Montpelier. Teen Lit Mob is FREE for all teens attending and lunch will be provided. Register by April 15th to attend.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Inclusion in the Workplace
April 8th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This event is organized by the UN Department of Global Communications and UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Specialisterne Foundation.
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