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Events
Friday, May 17
11:00am - 11:45am
Join us at The Derry Public Library lower-level meeting room with your children ages 0-6 to connect with other families, make a child-friendly craft, enjoy snacks, stories, and useful parenting tips and resources followed by an interactive playtime... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, May 17
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Please join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
See our upcoming reads here!
Please contact Jessica (... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, May 18
10:00am - 2:00pm
Blood Drive
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter DERRYPUBLICLIBRARY to schedule an appointment.
Share... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, May 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The kickoff to a cozy mystery book club.
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as "cosy mysteries" or "cozies", are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, May 20
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: New Hampshire Room, Event Location: Online
Tuesday, May 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Would you like to meet fellow crafters?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, May 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring along a fun find or a roadblock or just come to listen. This roundtable discussion is a supportive environment for all skill levels.
Event Location: New Hampshire Room
Wednesday, May 22
10:00am - 11:15am
The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, May 22
1:00pm - 2:30pm
If you are curious as to what Art Journaling is and how to get started, this is the class for you. A true beginner's exploration into a judgement free creative space where words and art play together on the page. We'll talk about quieting our... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, May 22
4:00pm - 4:45pm
April showers brought May flowers, and some mushrooms. Join us to make fun mixed media mushrooms and have a snack.
Please let librarians know if there are any allergies. Registration is required.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday, May 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
Grinnell Elementary School Class Visit.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, May 24
10:00am - 12:00pm
Grinnell Elementary School Class Visit.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, May 27
9:00am - 9:00pm
The library will be closed today for the holiday.
Event Location: Adult Floor, Event Location: Children’s Room, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, May 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Summer is almost here. Let's get together to decorate canvas tote bags. Perfect for carrying your books to the beach or the park this summer.
Registration is required.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Tuesday, May 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a virtual meeting where we discuss books about science. Do you read Ed Yong and Mary Roach, Brian Greene and Sam Kean? Are you looking for a group where you can talk about science? Then this is the group for you! Join us for an... Read More
Event Location: Online
Wednesday, May 29
10:00am - 11:15am
The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, May 29
1:00pm - 2:30pm
More information to come.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, May 29
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Come learn about the AmeriCorps Senior Companionship Program! Use your skills and talents to make older adults' independence a reality. This program will go over the scope of the program, qualifications, and benefits.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, June 03
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Parkinson's Support Group
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, June 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting?
Meeting other fiber friends?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, June 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for an online discussion of popular books about history! Do you love history? So do we! Join us as we make our way through the pages of the past!
See the books we are reading ... Read More
Event Location: Online
Wednesday, June 05
10:00am - 11:15am
The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 05
1:00pm - 2:30pm
More information to come.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, June 05
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Due to a change in his employment status, Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen was forced to undertake a coaching role he had difficulty accepting. He flew to American Samoa to coach their national football team to become eligible for the... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we read and discuss everything from world-building fantasies to thought provoking science fiction. Whether you have been reading them for years, or are just curious about the genre, this is a group for you!
Registration is required so... Read More
Event Location: Online
Saturday, June 08
9:50am - 4:00pm
It's back! DPL's Comic Con, now dubbed DPL Fan Con, returns for a third year! Mark your calendars!
Tentative Schedule:
All day: Board games in the Teen area
10-11 AM: Intro to streaming games online (Meeting Room A)
10:30-11 AM: Anime Trivia... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, June 08
9:30am - 12:30pm
Friends of the Derry Libraries Book Sale
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Event Location: Book Sale Room
Monday, June 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
It's Pride month, and Liz wll be talking about Pedro Almodóvar! One of the world's most acclaimed directors, one of the most famous openly gay directors, and oh yeah- one of Liz's favorite directors. Join us as we explore his themes, his style, his... Read More
Event Location: Online
Tuesday, June 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's get together and game on the library's Nintendo Switch on the TV monitor. Snacks included. Ages 9- 15
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Tuesday, June 11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of the Derry Libraries.
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 12
10:00am - 11:15am
The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm
More information to come.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, June 12
6:00pm - 7:45pm
If you want to learn about the biggest trees in New Hampshire and Northern New England then be sure to go to the presentation at the Derry Public Library at 64 East Broadway in Derry NH on Wednesday June 12th at 6 PM.
Wooden boatbuilder,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for an online discussion of Independent, Foreign, and Classic films. We will watch the film at home and gather to discuss it!
See the upcoming films here... Read More
Event Location: Online
Monday, June 17
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.
Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, June 17
11:00am - 11:45am
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE CHANGED THE TIME FOR SESSION TWO
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.
Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, June 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come in and learn how to make simple meals in a mug! Ages 11 - 18
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, June 17
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: New Hampshire Room, Event Location: Online
Tuesday, June 18
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Ms. Eileen for this lively music and dance program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.
Celebrate early childhood with songs, stories, games, and movement.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, June 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Minute to Win it Day!
All Ages!
Event Location: Children’s Room
Tuesday, June 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting?
Meeting other fiber friends?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, June 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your laptop (or use one of ours) for a collaborative research session. Lean on a friend as you dive in, help someone with strategy, or share what you know. All skill levels are welcome!
Event Location: New Hampshire Room
Wednesday, June 19
9:00am - 9:00pm
The library will be closed today for the holiday.
Event Location: Adult Floor, Event Location: Children’s Room, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, June 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for a book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
See what we are reading here!
Registration is required if you want... Read More
Event Location: New Hampshire Room, Event Location: Online
Thursday, June 20
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Ms. Eileen for this exciting toddler storytime for children 12 to 36 months and their caregivers.
This storytime engages young children using music, finger plays, props, and movement.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday, June 20
11:30pm - 12:30pm
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Yee Haw Partners! Come down and join the library for a Rodeo! We will transform the park outside into our very own Rodeo - games, music, activities and lots of Cowboy/Cowgirl fun! Dress in your best hat and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, June 21
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Mr. Ray for an all ages family storytime featuring fun stories and songs. Weather permitting, this storytime will be outside on the patio, otherwise we will meet in the Meeting Room.... Read More
Event Location: Patio, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, June 21
11:00am - 11:45am
Join us at The Derry Public Library lower-level meeting room with your children ages 0-6 to connect with other families, make a child-friendly craft, enjoy snacks, stories, and useful parenting tips and resources followed by an interactive playtime... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, June 21
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Please join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
See our upcoming reads here!
Please contact Jessica (... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, June 22
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for a new craft?
Lori Morgan of Tom and Chieckpea will cover how to properly prepare a piece of furniture to create a long lasting paint finish, as well as a discussion about the different kinds of tools and products to use and why.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B