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The Manchester Library is a community hub that offers reading materials for all ages, hosts community events, and brings residents together through activities like book sales, fundraisers, and seasonal celebrations.

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January 26, 2026

Spring – Fall

Library Parking Lot

Plant Sales Flowering plants and shrubs, seed packets & bulbs are on sale, with payment on the honor system (check

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April 25, 2026

Manchester Earth Day Festival

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Earth Day Booths for rain gardens, gardening, Manchester Water, MCAC, & Friends of the Manchester Library.  Organized by Manchester Community

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June 21, 2026

Manchester Father’s Day Salmon Bake

8067 E. Main Street Port Orchard, WA 98366

Friends of the Manchester Library Annual Father’s Day Salmon Bake Fundraiser. Featuring wild caught sockeye salmon grilled over fresh alder

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About The Library

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The Manchester WA Library is a Kitsap Regional Library branch that serves as a vital community hub for Manchester WA and South Kitsap.

Founded through local support in 1947 and expanded over the decades, the library offers free access to books, media, digital resources, and reliable internet for children, teens, adults, and seniors. With knowledgeable staff and welcoming spaces, it provides essential services such as public computers, printing, and online learning tools while supporting lifelong education and literacy in Manchester WA.

Supported through a unique partnership between Kitsap Regional Library, the Friends of the Manchester Library, and the Port of Manchester, the library is deeply rooted in the local community. It hosts programs, events, fundraisers, and seasonal celebrations, offers meeting space for local groups, and features community-maintained gardens that reflect sustainable values. More than a place to borrow books, the Manchester WA Library is a gathering place that connects neighbors, strengthens community ties, and enriches daily life in Manchester WA.

Did You Know That ...

The Manchester Library building is not owned by the Kitsap Regional Library system. The building is owned and maintained by the Friends of the Manchester Library, the land is provided by the Port of Manchester, and the professional staff, collections, and services are provided by Kitsap Regional Library. This three-way partnership makes the Manchester Library an example of a community literally keeping its own library alive through local stewardship, fundraising, and long-term commitment. It is not just a library in Manchester. It is a library built, protected, and sustained by Manchester itself.