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Adult Events

Friday, October 25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
In Partnership with the Taylor Library, The Marion Gerrish Community Center, and the Greater Derry Arts Council   Jeff Rapsis returns, and this time, we're celebrating October with one of the best horror movies ever made- Nosferatu... Read More
Monday, October 28
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, October 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Newspaper collections are treasure troves when it comes to genealogical research, but each collection is different than the next. Join us as we explore the collections at GenealogyBank, Newspapers.com, The British Newspaper Archive, Advantage... Read More
Tuesday, October 29
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 30
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting? Meeting other fiber friends? Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.       
Wednesday, October 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm
   In Partnership with The Taylor Library!Kenneth Gloss, internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser who runs the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will give an in-person and virtual presentation for Taylor Library and Derry Public... Read More
Monday, November 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm
William Shakespeare has inspired many films, and we're going to look at a few of them. We'll discuss which adaptations work, which don't, why Shakespeare seems to go with any time period, and maybe answer an ago-old question: what is the best... Read More
Tuesday, November 05
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, November 05
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
Wednesday, November 06
1:00pm - 2:30pm
More information to come.
Wednesday, November 06
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Navy approved newly minted Ensign Alan B. Shepard’s request for aviator training. But there was catch; the custom of the time dictated that all aviation... Read More
Wednesday, November 06
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
Tuesday, November 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The holidays are fast approaching, and there is so much to do.  Let's get together and check a couple items off the to-do list.  We will be decorating gift bags, gift tags and creating unique holiday cards together. Registration is required... Read More
Tuesday, November 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  Join us to chat about your genealogical research. What have you found recently? What will you work on next? Are you wrestling with a big genealogical question? This is an opportunity to share family history finds and bounce research conundrums off... Read More
Wednesday, November 13
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting? Meeting other fiber friends? Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.       
Wednesday, November 13
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
Friday, November 15
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
Friday, November 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm
In Partnership with the Taylor Library, The Marion Gerrish Community Center, and the Greater Derry Arts Council Registration opens on September 16th Doors Open at 6:30 PM Based on years of research, Jeff’s New England Legends... Read More
Tuesday, November 19
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, November 19
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, November 20
1:00pm - 2:30pm
More information to come.
Wednesday, November 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Do you know exactly how much money it is going to take to retire comfortably and remain comfortably retired?        Dan Blakeman will try to answer this question at a retirement planning workshop.  This free-to-the-public workshop is for... Read More
Wednesday, November 20
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
Saturday, November 23
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
Monday, November 25
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, November 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, November 27
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting? Meeting other fiber friends? Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.       
Tuesday, December 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!   See the books we are reading ... Read More
Wednesday, December 04
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
Monday, December 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1999 is now heralded as one of the most groundbreaking years in modern cinema history. We'll look at the game-changing films that came out that year (like The Matrix, Fight Club),  movies that collapsed under the weight of their hype (The Phantom... Read More

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