Manchester By The Sea Friends of the Library

06/13/2026

Library Book Collection Today!

The Friends of the Manchester Public Library will be collecting book donations today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the MERHS parking lot.

We are accepting books in good condition only. Your donated books will be sold at the Friends' Annual Summer Book Sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Manchester Public Library.

Thank you for supporting our library and community!

06/08/2026

05/29/2026

The Friends of the Manchester Public Library will be holding the 1st of 2 book collections on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in the MERHS parking lot.

We are accepting gently used books in good condition to help stock our Annual Summer Book Sale. Proceeds from the sale support the Manchester Public Library and help fund programs, collections, and community initiatives throughout the year.

05/14/2026

Please join us at our Annual meeting for a fantastic program! Thursday, May 21st, 8 PM at the FPC Community Hall.

05/02/2026

Join us on May 21st at the FPC Community Hall!

04/16/2026

The Friends of the Manchester Library Annual Appeal is underway, and we’re asking for your support.

The library continues to be a cornerstone of our community, a place where people of all ages come to learn, connect, and grow. Contributions to the Friends help fund so many of the extras that make our library special, from museum passes and collection enhancements to engaging programs for adults, teens, and children.

If the library has meant something to you or your family, we hope you’ll consider making a gift this year. Every donation helps keep these valuable resources and experiences available to all.

Thank you for supporting the library and the community we share. To donate scan the QR code. You can also give by check. Please make checks payable to Friends of the Manchester Library; P. O. Box 652, Manchester, MA 01944.

12/07/2025

📚✨ Support the Friends of the Manchester Library! ✨📚

From December 8th to December 12th, shop online or in-store at The Book Shop of Beverly Farms, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Friends of the Library! Just make sure to mention the Friends!

Details here:
https://bookshopofbeverlyfarms.com/cool-stuff/friends-of-manchester-library-holiday-2025

Happy shopping and thank you for supporting our community! 🎁📖

The best bookstore in Beverly Farms and the North Shore and Cape Ann area since 1968.

11/24/2025

As we head into the holiday season, our hearts are full. Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Falling for Art Sale — your generosity, enthusiasm, and love for local art help strengthen our library and our community. We are truly grateful. ❤️🎨📚

11/14/2025

The Friends of the Library aim to play an important role in enhancing our community’s library experience. Funds raised support essential projects like creating an ADA-compliant bathroom, improving welcoming gathering spaces from outdoor seating to our cozy fireplace, and providing museum passes, summer reading challenges, teen programming, and so much more. See a preview of the art available for purchase here: https://www.manchesterpl.org/about/friends-of-the-library/

11/10/2025

Join us this Friday at 5:30pm for the Opening Reception for Falling for Art! To preview the amazing artwork available for purchase please visit: https://www.manchesterpl.org/about/friends-of-the-library/