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Children Events

Tuesday, June 13
10:00am - 11:15am
The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers.  This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time... Read More
Friday, June 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
Saturday, June 17
9:50am - 4:00pm
It's back! DPL's Comic Con, now dubbed DPL Fan Con, returns for a second year! Do you like anime? Star Wars? Superheroes? Games? Come to the library!   Schedule: All Day: Open Tabletop Board Games and Craft Tables in the Teen Area All Day: Nerd... Read More
Tuesday, June 20
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, June 20
11:00am - 11:45am
Let's get "All Together Now" and dance up a storm to kick off Summer Reading 2023!  Wear something white or flourescent bright, and we will all shine under the glow lights!   All ages.  Registration recommended and will open on May 30th.... Read More
Tuesday, June 20
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Let's get "All Together Now" and dance up a storm to kick off Summer Reading 2023!  Wear something white or flourescent bright, and we will all shine under the glow lights!  ... Read More
Tuesday, June 20
6:30pm - 7:00pm
A shorter, evening version of the Preschool storytime that puts the emphasis on fun! Stories, flannel boards, games, and crafts are included in this bedtime activity. PJs and blankies welcome.  Recommended for ages 2-7.  ... Read More
Wednesday, June 21
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, June 22
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, June 22
11:30am - 12:30pm
Let's Play Outside!  We will be hosting a day of fun outdoor activities:  Bubbles, Jump ropes, Hula Hoops, Games, Crafts and so much more! Registration required!  Registration opens June 1st
Friday, June 23
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, June 26
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Monday, June 26
11:15am - 12:00pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Tuesday, June 27
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, June 27
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Bees, Bees, Bees!  We will be working with the Derry Garden Club to create a pollinator garden.  We will also be painting mason bee houses to put in this garden. Required age to work in the garden is 7 yrs and above but younger... Read More
Tuesday, June 27
6:30pm - 7:00pm
A shorter, evening version of the Preschool storytime that puts the emphasis on fun! Stories, flannel boards, games, and crafts are included in this bedtime activity. PJs and blankies welcome.  Recommended for ages 2-7.  ... Read More
Wednesday, June 28
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, June 29
11:00am - 11:45am
Let's decorate the library and all around Derry with Kindness Rocks and Paper Chains!  We will work "All Together Now" to make cool rock designs and an epic paper chain we will decorate with our favorite things to do! All ages.  Registration... Read More
Thursday, June 29
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Let's decorate the library and all around Derry with Kindness Rocks and Paper Chains!  We will work "All Together Now" to make cool rock designs and an epic paper chain we will decorate with our favorite things to do! All ages.  Registration... Read More
Friday, June 30
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, July 03
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Monday, July 03
11:15am - 12:00pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Wednesday, July 05
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, July 06
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, July 06
11:00am - 11:45am
Let's celebrate our Veterans. We will be making birthday, thank you, and holiday cards for Veterans in our state. Making and sending cards is a fun act of kindness and you will be making a Veteran's day!   *Registration is required and will... Read More
Thursday, July 06
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Let's celebrate our Veterans. We will be making birthday, thank you, and holiday cards for Veterans in our state. Making and sending cards is a fun act of kindness and you will be making a Veteran's day!   *Registration is required and will... Read More
Friday, July 07
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, July 10
10:00am - 10:45am
Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Monday, July 10
11:15am - 12:00pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   Story program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregiver.  Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.... Read More
Monday, July 10
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens and Teens reading to littles. Plus Sno-cones.   

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