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Adult Events

Tuesday, March 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm
It may still be Winter, but it sure is starting to feel like Spring.  Let's get together to make these cute Spring wreaths.  Perfect decor for the upcoming season. Registration is required.
Wednesday, March 20
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.
Wednesday, March 20
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
Tuesday, March 26
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.       
Tuesday, March 26
6:00am - 7:00pm
The test kit was on sale. You bought one, dutifully deposited your saliva in the plastic tube and mailed it in. Now, a few weeks later the results arrive: haplotypes and ethnicity estimates, something about earwax type, and a giant list of 537... Read More
Tuesday, March 26
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
Wednesday, March 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presented by the New Hampshire Astronomical Society  Get Ready for the April 8th Solar Eclipse! This program will cover: - what is a solar eclipse and why do they happen - what to expect if you are not on the path... Read More
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!   Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom. This group will... Read More
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
Friday, April 05
11:30am - 3:00pm
Derry Author Fest Setup
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
Monday, April 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
This month, we look at a subject near and dear to Liz's heart- Physical media! From Betamaxand  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
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.       
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
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
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! Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom.  We will contact you 1 hour prior to... Read More
Tuesday, April 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm
More information to come.
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!  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
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!  Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org... Read More
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
Tuesday, April 23
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.       
Tuesday, April 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Researching institutionalized ancestors can be a real task and can require close research at the local level to unearth clues. Whether your ancestor was at the state hospital, a childrens home, a prison, or another institution, the path you take... Read More
Tuesday, April 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Researching institutionalized ancestors can be a real task and can require close research at the local level to unearth clues. Whether your ancestor was at the state hospital, a children’s home, a prison, or another institution, the path you take... Read More
Wednesday, April 24
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Calling all birders- Steve Hale of Open World Explorers returns!  This is an engaging and interactive presentation featuring common and likely breeding season birds to any backyard in New England.  This presentation offers ID tips, including ... Read More
Tuesday, April 30
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
Wednesday, May 01
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  Speaker Andrew Githmark returns to the DPL! When it comes to Social Security, less than half (43%) of future retirees feel they have a good understanding of the topic.*  Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be... Read More
Tuesday, May 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.       
Tuesday, May 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Welcome to the Industrious Derry Cemetery Tour, where we’ll take a walk and explore the workers of Derry’s past. Join Erin Robinson, of the Derry Public Library, and TJ Cullinane, of the Derry Heritage... Read More
Tuesday, May 07
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!   Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom. This group will... Read More
Wednesday, May 08
6:30pm - 7:45pm
  Discover the long-lost lives of New England’s forgotten elephants with Harris Center naturalist and woolly mammoth lover Susie Spikol! Learn how to tell a mammoth from a mastodon, who these ancient relatives of modern-day elephants were, and what... Read More

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