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Children Events

Monday, July 29
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Monday, July 29
11:15am - 12:00pm
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Tuesday, July 30
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
Tuesday, July 30
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adventure Begins at Your Library! We're going to have a Glow Party!!!  Enjoy making a glow craft,  glow games and glow party dancing!!!    Wear your white or neon colors!! Suggested ages 5 and up with caregiver! Registration... Read More
Wednesday, July 31
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
Thursday, August 01
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
Thursday, August 01
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Due to an author visit (Matt Forrest Esenwine!!!) brought to us by the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) of Vermont and New Hampshire, this event has been moved to Tuesday, August 13th.  We hope to see you at both events! 
Thursday, August 01
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Come on in for an awesome visit by author Matt Forrest Esenwine!  He will read his newest picture book "The Thing to Remember About Stargazing", answer all our questions about being an author, and have a fun activity!  This event is brought to us by... Read More
Friday, August 02
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
Monday, August 05
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Monday, August 05
11:15am - 12:00pm
Story program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.... Read More
Tuesday, August 06
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pack your backpack and join Ms. Eileen to celebrate the joys of hiking through stories and songs!  We will also take some time to celebrate the First Lady of Children's Music, Ella Jenkins, who turns 100 years old on this day! Recommended... Read More
Wednesday, August 07
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
Thursday, August 08
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Let's celebrate a great summer reading program!  Join us for Moo's Ice Cream and a fun performance of mind-blowing juggling skills and more by Bryson Lang! All ages.  Registration recommended.  Event will be held in MacGregor Park.  In case... Read More
Friday, August 09
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
Tuesday, August 13
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Moved from August 1st--But back by popular demand--it's our Teddy Bear/Stuffie Sleepover and Celebration! Bring your favorite (or second favorite) stuffie for stories, music and dancing!  Leave your stuffie overnight at the library and come back the... Read More
Friday, August 16
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
Wednesday, September 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation by Invitation Only.
Friday, September 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
Friday, October 18
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
Friday, November 15
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
Wednesday, November 27
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Room reserved to prepare for Elf Training.
Saturday, November 30
9:30am - 5:00pm
Room reserved to prepare for Elf Training.
Monday, December 02
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Elf Training: 3:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Monday, December 02
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elf Training: 5:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Monday, December 02
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Elf Training: 6:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Tuesday, December 03
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Elf Training: 3:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Tuesday, December 03
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elf Training: 5:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Tuesday, December 03
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Elf Training: 6:30 Session! Small Group Elf Training is back!  We will join... Read More
Wednesday, December 04
10:00am - 10:45am
Elf Training: 10:00 Infant Session! Elf Training is back with a special "Infant... Read More

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