Friends of the Manchester Library

A nonprofit organization

$4,733 raised by 25 donors

73% complete

$6,500 Goal

Keep Manchester’s Library Open & Thriving—Your Support Makes It Possible!

Manchester’s library isn’t just a building—it’s the heart of our community. It’s where toddlers discover the joy of books, students find a quiet place to learn, and neighbors gather for programs that inspire and connect us. But did you know that without your support, this library wouldn’t exist as we know it?

Unlike other Kitsap Regional Library branches, the Friends of Manchester Library owns and maintains the building—meaning local donations keep the doors open, the programs running, and the space welcoming for everyone in South Kitsap.

What Your Gift Supports in 2025:

We expanded the library in 2023 with 900 additional square feet thanks to incredible community support. 

Now, we need your help to complete this vital work:

✅ Repainting the library’s exterior to protect it for years to come

✅ Refreshing the meeting room cabinetry & counters to better serve community groups

✅ Funding programs for toddlers, children, teens, and adults—because access to learning should never be limited by funding

Make a Gift Today—Every Dollar Counts!

The Friends of Manchester Library fundraise all year with book sales, plant sales, and our beloved Father’s Day Salmon Bake, but we cannot do it alone. Your Kitsap Great Give donation today ensures that Manchester’s library remains a vibrant, welcoming space for all.

📖 Give now to keep our community library strong for generations to come!

Thank you for being a Friend of the Manchester Library!


Mission

The mission of the Friends of the Manchester Library is to encourage lifelong learning in the Manchester area. We do this by providing and operating a library building, supporting Library programs, and offering a community gathering place.

Needs

We own and operate the building housing the Manchester Library as well as supporting programming for toddlers, children, and adults.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Friends of the Manchester Library

Tax id (EIN)

91-1654107

Categories

Education

Geography Served

Port Orchard/South Kitsap

Annual Revenue

$50,000 - $99,999

BIPOC Serving

African American/Black, Asian or Asian American, Hispanic, Latino or Latinx, Middle Eastern or North African, Native American or American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Multiracial

Volunteer-Led Organizations

Volunteer-Led Organizations

Address

PO BOX 128
MANCHESTER, WA 98353

Phone

360 447 5430

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