E-Reader Workshop

Back by popular demand! Come to one of two sessions where we cover the basics of downloading E-Books and Audiobooks to your E-Reader! Go to the E-Reader Workshop page for more information about our: "All About Kindles" and "iPads, Mobiles and Nooks Oh My!" sessions.

Saturday Stories on the Lawn: Construction!

Join us for outdoor storytimes on the library’s lawn (facing Poyntz Ave.) on every Saturday in May at 11:00. Our first one on May 5^th starts with some super books about construction with City Commissioner Rich Jankovich as our guest reader. We will even have a backhoe from the Public Works department parked in front of the library for children to get a close up look!

Visit the Kids' Page for more library events and information.

Teens' Top Ten!

Twenty-four books are on the nomination list for the 2012 Teens' Top Ten list, announced April 12. Teens are encouraged to read the books over the next four months, then vote for their favorites in August and September. Winners are announced during Teen Read Week in October. The full list is available at this site.

May 7 is the Teen Volunteer application deadline! For more information, go here. View a list of Events for teens!

Wake up and READ!

Why let children have all the fun this summer?! Beginning May 21 , sign up in person or online for “Wake Up and Read”, the Manhattan Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program. Read or listen to books or magazines and keep track of titles or the hours that you read from June 1 to July 31. Log in to keep a weekly reading record. Drawings will be held each week for gift cards to local coffee shops and restaurants.

Assistive Technology Center Receives Grant From Pilot International

The Assistive Technology Center is the recipient of a matching grant from Pilot International and the Little Apple Pilot Club of Manhattan. This is the third and final year of the grant. The amount received for 2012 is $2,500 for a total of $17,500. The service focus of Pilot International is to achieve universal awareness and prevention of brain-related disorders and disabilities. Monies will purchase books, equipment, and software that focus on children.