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In partnership with the NH Law Library, Derry Public Library offers access to both physical and digital resources for legal research.
Adult Events
Tuesday, October 22
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 23
6:30pm - 8:00pm
This is a one-hour slide presentation that utilizes present-day photographs of all the sites as well as historical period photographs. The presentation melds historical fact together with legend and myth to produce an interesting and... Read More
Friday, October 25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
In Partnership with the Taylor Library 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. Come for a night of film, and live... 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
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.
Wednesday, November 06
6:30pm - 7:45pm
TJ Cullinane talk about Alan Shepard's military career
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 - 7:00pm
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
Friday, November 15
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday, November 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Based on years of research, Jeff’s New England Legends Creepy Christmas television special, and his forthcoming... 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.
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, 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
Tuesday, December 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.
Tuesday, December 17
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.
Monday, December 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as "cosy mysteries" or "cozies", are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur offstage, the detective is an... Read More
Wednesday, January 01
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
Wednesday, February 05
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
Wednesday, March 05
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
Wednesday, April 02
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
Saturday, April 05
10:00am - 5:00pm
Derry Author Fest 2025 will focus on the theme: Community. Collaboration. Confidence.
Schedule TBA