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Events

Thursday, March 28
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
Friday, March 29
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, March 29
11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Casework Office Hours. Staff available to assist constituents facing issues with Social Security, IRS, Medicare/Medicaid, VA inquiiries, and passport/visa issues.
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 11:30am
"The Adventures of Phoebe the Pharmacist" is a new children's book published by Mackenzie Howe, Miss Nutfield 2024. In this book, Phoebe is a young and curious girl who visits her local pharmacy. Amazed by everything in front of her,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 12:00pm
D&D Pirates
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, April 01
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, April 01
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   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, April 01
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, 29th, from 3:45 to 4:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, April 01
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, and 29th, from 4:45 to 5:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, April 01
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Parkinson's Support Group
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, April 02
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, April 02
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, April 02
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, April 03
10:00am - 10:30am
All infants and their caregivers are welcome at this lapsit storytime for babies (birth through 12 months). Learn fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymes to share with your baby as she/he sits in your lap. Connect with other parents and caregivers... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 03
6:00pm - 8:00pm
In honor of the solar eclipse, we are showing Danny Boyle's forgotten gem, Sunshine! Plot: In the year 2057, a team of scientists sets out on a space voyage to reignite the dying sun. Rated R, contains language and violence Snacks WILL be provided... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday, April 04
10:00am - 10:45am
Ms. Eileen is away today, but that's okay, because we have some much to explore!  Join us for interactive sensory play activities designed to stimulate toddlers' growing minds.   For toddlers ages 1, 2, and 3 with their caregivers.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday, April 04
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Decode Learning Pathways
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, April 05
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, April 05
11:30am - 3:00pm
Derry Author Fest Setup
Event Location: Children’s Room, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, April 06
10:00am - 4:00pm
Derry Author Fest 1 2 3 Grow! Derry Author Fest is a day of writing workshops, panels and networking for aspiring authors, dreamers and dabblers alike. We bring in reputable speakers to teach in areas of their expertise. As an attendee, you can stay... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, April 08
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, April 08
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   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, April 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
This month, we look at a subject near and dear to Liz's heart- Physical media! From Betamax and  VHS to  boutique labels offering 4K upgrages, we'll look at the ebs and flows of physical media- and why it's still important in the age of streaming.... Read More
Event Location: Online
Tuesday, April 09
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, April 09
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Spring is here!  Come on down to the library and hang with your "gnomies".   Our craft will be gnome/fairy houses and then we will make a fun snack! Please let librarian know if there are any food... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, April 09
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
Tuesday, April 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS). With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating the website, exploring databases, finding subject... Read More
Event Location: Online
Tuesday, April 09
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of the Derry Libraries.
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 10
10:00am - 10:30am
All infants and their caregivers are welcome at this lapsit storytime for babies (birth through 12 months). Learn fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymes to share with your baby as she/he sits in your lap. Connect with other parents and caregivers... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presented by NH Humanities When the Old Man of the Mountain fell from his perch high above Franconia Notch, on May 3, 2003, it made international news. Many in New Hampshire and beyond responded as though mourning a beloved public figure.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 10
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
Thursday, April 11
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
Saturday, April 13
9:30am - 12:30pm
Friends of the Derry Libraries Book Sale 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Event Location: Book Sale Room
Monday, April 15
9:00am - 9:00pm
The library will be closed today for staff development day.
Event Location: Adult Floor, Event Location: Children’s Room, Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, April 16
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, April 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In honor of Earth Day we will be having a mending night.  Bring in a garment that is in need of repair.  We will have patches, buttons, yarn, embroidery and sewing supplies available.  Mending can calm the mind, is good for the environment, and will... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, April 17
10:00am - 10:30am
All infants and their caregivers are welcome at this lapsit storytime for babies (birth through 12 months). Learn fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymes to share with your baby as she/he sits in your lap. Connect with other parents and caregivers... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come in and learn how to make simple meals in a mug! Ages 11 - 18    
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, April 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillside Estate HOA Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 17
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, April 18
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
Friday, April 19
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, April 19
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, April 19
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
Monday, April 22
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, April 22
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   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, April 22
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, April 22
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, 29th, from 3:45 to 4:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, April 22
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, and 29th, from 4:45 to 5:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, April 22
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: New Hampshire Room, Event Location: Online

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