

Manchester, Connecticut
41 Center Street
Call Town Hall Customer Service at 860-647-5235 or Connect with us:
Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-643-2471
Open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042, 860-643-6892
Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Saturdays
THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE LENDING OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS. MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INSIDE THE BUILDINGS.
NO RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE PLUS THERE ARE NO CHAIRS AVAILABLE - NO SITTING. INTERNET-USE COMPUTERS CAN BE USED FOR VERY SHORT SESSIONS.
ALL BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR BORROWING WILL ALREADY HAVE BEEN QUARANTINED FOR WELL OVER 72 HOURS.
IF EITHER LIBRARY BUILDING GETS CROWDED, LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED INSIDE AT THE SAME TIME.
More information about our Children, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs.
MoreInformation Databases, Genealogy, Manchester Newspaper Article Search, Find a Job, Programs for Adults and Ask a Librarian.
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MoreSearch member libraries using Library Connection Inc.
MoreYou can use the Internet to place and cancel holds, review your account, and renew materials - all on your schedule!
MoreSign up to track your favorite authors, receive monthly reading recommendations, and newly added title alerts.
MoreTake full advantage of your library's collection at Library Connection - eBooks, eAudiobooks and streaming video.
MoreNeed help? Videos and print instructions for iOS, Kindle, Nook, Android and more.
MoreInformation about adult programs, films, book discussions and more.
MoreCheck out the many programs offered for children and families.
MoreBooks, Events and more for teens in grades 6-12
MoreCheck out the many online book clubs available for you to join.
MoreIncludes CT-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 10 CDL practice tests, 3 driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL) and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
MoreThis service is available to Manchester residents. You can have a visit from the Bookmobile monthly. Please call the Mary Cheney Library (860-643-2471) to request service.
MoreThe Manchester Public Library's museum passes allow free or reduced admission to venues for varying group sizes/ages.
MoreThe Friends of the Manchester Public Library is a non-profit, non-political volunteer organization. It is the responsibility of the Friends to administer funds raised, donated, granted or endowed to secure materials that are beyond the scope of the library budget.
MoreOngoing Book Sale
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