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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, March 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
This month we will be making lighted mason jars.
Tuesday, March 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
No one likes to think about writing an obituary, and yet this small contribution to the weekly newspaper is a vital narrative. Obituaries can celebrate life, personality, struggles and triumphs. Unfortunately, obituaries are often left to the last... Read More
Tuesday, March 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Do you want to be uplifted when you read? Do you know that the best medicine for a dreary day is a good cup of tea and some Fredrik Backman, or Rachel Joyce? Join us for the Feel Good book group. We will read books that will leave us feeling... Read More
Thursday, March 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom program
We have a fantastic opportunity to talk with author Damien Lewis on his latest book, Agent Josephine. We all know about Josephine Baker, the entertainer and the icon. Now learn about Josephine Baker, the spy for the resistance and... Read More
Monday, March 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for a virtual meeting where we discuss books about science! Do you read Carl Zimmer and Mary Roach, Brian Greene and Sam Kean? We do too! Join us for an exploration of the natural world, and beyond!
Registration is required so that... Read More
Tuesday, March 28
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.
Wednesday, March 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm
In-person program
Musician Jeff Snow brings Celtic culture alive in this musical program!
Tuesday, April 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you interested in getting your DNA tested but don’t know where to get started? Have you had your DNA tested and are not sure what to make of all the information? Do you have a family mystery that you think might be solved by testing your DNA?... Read More
Tuesday, April 04
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
Saturday, April 08
10:00am - 4:00pm
Derry Author Fest Returns in 2023!
Theme: Out of the Box!
Derry Author Fest is a day of writing workshops, panels and networking for aspiring authors, dreamers and dabblers alike. We bring in reputable speakers to teach in areas of their expertise.... Read More
Monday, April 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Probably the most famous film critic of all time, Roger Ebert left his mark on the world of cinema- and gave Liz, our resident film librarian, her first glimpse at how to critically look at film. We're going to take a look at his early days in... Read More
Tuesday, April 11
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.
Wednesday, April 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The satirical surprise hit of 2022!
"A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises." Directed by Mark Mylod
Rated R for strong/disturbing violent... Read More
Wednesday, April 12
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, April 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a little in-person research session. Bring along your own device or jump onto one of our laptops to start digging around. Live help will be offered on the spot for those pesky brick walls. Assistance will be instantly provided for... Read More
Tuesday, April 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Do you want to be uplifted when you read? Do you know that the best medicine for a dreary day is a good cup of tea and some Fredrik Backman, or Rachel Joyce? Join us for the Feel Good book group. We will read books that will leave us feeling... Read More
Wednesday, April 19
6:30pm - 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
Wednesday, April 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for an online book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom.
We will contact you 1 hour prior to the event with instructions and a link... Read More
Monday, April 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for a virtual meeting where we discuss books about science! Do you read Carl Zimmer and Mary Roach, Brian Greene and Sam Kean? We do too! Join us for an exploration of the natural world, and beyond!
Registration is required so that... Read More
Tuesday, April 25
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.
Wednesday, April 26
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Tim Spofford joins us to talk about his book, What the Children Told Us
About the Book:
Does racial discrimination harm Black children's sense of self?
The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll.
Dr. Kenneth Clark visited rundown and... Read More
Monday, May 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm
A not so long time ago at a library not that far away...A few nerds decided to discuss Star Wars. Just in time for May the 4th, we'll look at the trilogies, the shows, MAYBE the novels, and ask the ultimate question- is there such thing as too much... Read More
Tuesday, May 02
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, May 02
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, May 03
6:30pm - 7:45pm
For almost 150 years the moonlight ax murder of two Norwegian women on the rocky Isles of Shoals has haunted New England. Popular historian and lecturer J. Dennis Robinson cuts through the hoaxes, lies, rumors, and fiction surrounding the arrest,... Read More
Tuesday, May 09
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.
Wednesday, May 10
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