Manchester

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
8067 E. Main Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
In July 1947, Mary J. Sanford, owner of the Manchester Shopping Mart and member of the rural library system's board, donated a corner of the mall for a library. Quickly gaining community support, the library moved in 1948 to a…

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Monday, January 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • President's Day
    Monday, February 16, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Training Day
    Thursday, March 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Training Day
    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Monday, October 12, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Eve
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027
    Closed All Day

About Manchester

Meet & Study Rooms

Kitsap Regional Library provides free, inclusive access to accessible large and small spaces to support our community's needs. Rooms are available to the public on equal terms and must abide by the Library’s Meeting Room Policy, opens a new window and Standards for Patron Conduct,, opens a new window as well as guidelines specific to each location. While Kitsap Regional Library spaces are free, some rooms are owned by community partners who may charge fees for their use.

Use of a meeting room does not constitute an endorsement or sponsorship by Kitsap Regional Library of a program or points of view expressed within the program.

Community Room

Amenities: Four tables, 30 chairs, public Wi-Fi, and a sink.
Reservations & Questions: Fee required. Managed by the Friends of Manchester Library. See their rates and policies for details. Reserve at (360) 447-5430 or Contact Us.

Friends of the Manchester Library

The Friends of the Manchester Library is a nonprofit organization that supports the library through regular book and plant sales.

Manchester Friends of the Library Meetings, Sales & Events

Managers, Supervisors & Librarians

Kathleen Wilson

South Kitsap Regional Branch Manager

Jennifer Hawley

Public Services Supervisor

Nell Ramsay

Youth Services Librarian

Jaclyn M. Wilson

Adult Services Librarian

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