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Adult Events

Tuesday, September 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.  We will be meeting every other Tuesday evening.    
Tuesday, September 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Look at this Life: How Thinking Like A Biographer Can Make You A Better Genealogist Genealogy can often feel like a race to prove relationships... Read More
Tuesday, September 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, September 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling (A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear) returns! New England journalist Matt Hongoltz-Hetling speaks on how the medical freedom lobby led America down a slippery slope. Millions of people suffering from aches, pains, and... Read More
Friday, September 29
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Celebrate 100th anniversary of classic silent version with screening at Derry Opera House; featuring live music by Jeff Rapsis The screening is organized by the Derry Public Library. Admission is free and the program is open to all. "We... Read More
Monday, October 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Budgets? Coherent Plots? Professional Actors? Humane treatment of Animals?  NAH. We're talking about Italian Horror, everyone! It's weird, it's gross, and it's the perfect way to kick off the spookiest month of the year. We'll cover the essential... Read More
Tuesday, October 03
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, October 04
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a Tenant in NH. The law provides protections and avenues to keep your housing secure. We will give an educational session on the process of evictions and provide an opportunity to ask questions.... Read More
Tuesday, October 10
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.    
Tuesday, October 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  The Internet Archive might not be the first stop in your genealogical research, but it’s well worth a look. With a core mission to provide universal access to all knowledge, IA has a robust collection of 41 million books and texts and 4.4 million... Read More
Wednesday, October 11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Official DPL discussion for Andrew Kirvak's The Bear. This is a part of NH Humanities The Big Read. In an Edenic future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They possess a few remnants of... Read More
Wednesday, October 11
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, 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
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
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
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
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.    
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
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
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
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
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
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.    
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
Tuesday, November 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, November 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Walter (Val) Zanchuk is a Board member, the treasurer, and orchestra member of the NH Philharmonic.  Val will speak about the history of the Phil dating back to 1895. He will follow the timeline from its formation to bring fine... Read More
Wednesday, November 08
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
Monday, November 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm
  This program will be presented via Zoom.
Tuesday, November 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm
More information to come.
Wednesday, November 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Are you struggling with how to get through the holidays with your loved one with dementia?   Charlie Zoeller, Education and Outreach Volunteer for the MA/NH Alzheimer’s Association will give you specific ways to cope with this stressful time.

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