NORTH MANCHESTER - North Manchester Public Library has a variety of programs planned to brighten up the winter doldrums.There's-Snow-Place-Like-the-Library winter reading program begins Monday and features two versions - one for teens and adults and another for children. Stay warm while reading for pleasure and for prizes.
Registration is open still for Toddler Times (for 2-year-olds with an adult) and Storytimes (for ages 3 through 6). Both programs will begin Jan. 19-20. Contact the children's department at 260-982-4773 to register.
Adults, ages 20 to 120, can try out the Wii game system purchased for library programs by Friends of the Library. "Introducing the Wii" will take place in the Blocher Community Room from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 24. After a brief introduction to the Wii, participants will play Wii Bowling and other Wii games.
The Rat Pack Cinema Series continues with "Anchors Aweigh" starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. The movie is open to the public and will be shown Jan. 22. On Jan. 29, "Cannonball Run II" will be shown, featuring the acting talents of Burt Reynolds, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Both movies will begin at 1 p.m. in the Blocher Community Room.
If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for these programs, call the library at 260-982-4773.
