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Events

Tuesday, October 17
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, October 17
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern NH 4H Group Weekly meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 17
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Teen Art and Writing Club, bi-weekly, to do writing prompts, share stories, illustrations and animations. We'll also finalize and produce our teen magazine, Thinking and Inking.
Event Location: Online
Tuesday, October 17
4:00pm - 4:45pm
It is spooky season!!! Let's get together for some not too spooky fun.  We will be making haunted lanterns, spider donuts, and reading a fun book. Recommended for ages 5-9 with a caregiver.  Registration is... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Tuesday, October 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillcrest HOA Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
It's almost Halloween.  Let's get together to paint ceramic spellbooks.  They are a perfect piece of spooky decor for book lovers.  ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, October 18
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, October 18
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, October 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
  Please join us for a book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!  Registration is required if you want to join us virtually. Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm in the NH Room. If you are joining us virtualy, we will... Read More
Event Location: New Hampshire Room, Event Location: Online
Wednesday, October 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm
It's a special in-person event, in partnership with the Leach library in Londonderry: Jeff Belanger LIVE at the Derry Opera House, for one night only! Ghosts and Legends: Come explore the haunts around the world and those in your... Read More
Event Location: Offsite
Thursday, October 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Tradition Continues... Registered family groups will be given a time to begin their tour of our haunted library.  Staff will greet you at the front of the library and when it's time, send your family along the spooky library path!  Your haunted... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, October 20
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, October 20
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, October 20
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!  Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday, October 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you love to read? Do you just want to talk about your latest read and hear what others are interested in? Bring your own book, whether its a great book or a dud and share your thoughts. We'll provide the PIZZA you bring your current reads, who... Read More
Event Location: Patio, Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, October 23
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, October 23
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, October 23
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 October, the 2nd, 16th, and 23rd from 3:45 to 4:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, October 23
4:00pm - 5:30pm
This is a Halloween themed class, where the students all work together on one film making the characters, props, sets, and doing the animation. It is a 7 week class with the last class being a premiere for friends, family and anyone else who wants... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, October 23
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 October, the 2nd, 16th, and 23rd from 4:45 to 5:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 24
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, October 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern NH 4H Group Weekly meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 24
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.  We will be meeting every other Tuesday evening.    
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  It’s your turn! Bring your research trials and triumphs to share with the group. We’ll gather together to discuss our current research, share tips and learn from one another. Artifacts, memorabilia and other items are always welcome.... Read More
Event Location: New Hampshire Room
Tuesday, October 24
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, October 25
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, October 25
4:30pm - 5:30pm
We are going to decorate pumpkins that you can take home! Ages 11 - 18  
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday, October 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Take the mystery out of Medicare and get all your Medicare questions answered!  This informative class will help you understand the basics of Medicare in relatable, easy-to-understand language and provide you with the tools you will need to... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Friday, October 27
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
Monday, October 30
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, October 30
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, October 30
4:00pm - 5:30pm
This is a Halloween themed class, where the students all work together on one film making the characters, props, sets, and doing the animation. It is a 7 week class with the last class being a premiere for friends, family and anyone else who wants... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, October 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
  A pre-publication opportunity to meet with local author and hear about her journey and her new book “Words, Wonder, and the Divine in You”, a unique blend of spiritual reflection and inspirational guidebook, inviting you to discover your own... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 31
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, October 31
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern NH 4H Group Weekly meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, November 01
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, November 01
3:30pm - 4:15pm
More Information to Come!    
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday, November 01
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  Come learn about our Low-Income Tax Payer Project, see if your IRS Tax controversy  has a solution. Let us help you with the following.. Are you missing Returns from Past Years, Receiving Deficiency Notices,  Have been assigned Liens or... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday, November 02
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, November 03
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
Monday, November 06
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, November 06
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Monday, November 06
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 November, the 6th, 13th, and 27th from 3:45 to 4:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, November 06
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 November, the 6th, 13th, and 27th from 4:45 to 5:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Room A
Monday, November 06
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Parkinson's Support Group
Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, November 07
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, November 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern NH 4H Group Weekly meeting
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, November 07
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, November 07
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.  We will be meeting every other Tuesday evening.    
Event Location: Meeting Room A, Event Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday, November 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Jewish genealogy can be a particularly challenging path of research. Join Dr. Adina Newman, the creator of My Family Genie and co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project, to explore the fundamental skills required to start Jewish genealogical research... Read More
Event Location: Online

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