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Friday, March 29
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
Friday, March 29
11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Casework Office Hours. Staff available to assist constituents facing issues with Social Security, IRS, Medicare/Medicaid, VA inquiiries, and passport/visa issues.
Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 11:30am
"The Adventures of Phoebe the Pharmacist" is a new children's book published by Mackenzie Howe, Miss Nutfield 2024. In this book, Phoebe is a young and curious girl who visits her local pharmacy. Amazed by everything in front of her,... Read More
Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 12:00pm
D&D Pirates
Monday, April 01
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, April 01
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   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, April 01
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, 29th, from 3:45 to 4:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Monday, April 01
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Minecraft Monday is back!  Work together with friends in our Realm and hone your "craft".  This group runs for three Mondays in April: the 1st, 22nd, and 29th, from 4:45 to 5:30. Recommended for ages 8-11.  Please contact Ray Fontaine at... Read More
Monday, April 01
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Parkinson's Support Group
Tuesday, April 02
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, April 02
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's get together and game on the library's Nintendo Switch on the TV monitor. Snacks included.   Ages 9- 15  
Tuesday, April 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!   See the books we are reading ... Read More
Wednesday, April 03
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
Wednesday, April 03
6:00pm - 8:00pm
In honor of the solar eclipse, we are showing Danny Boyle's forgotten gem, Sunshine! Plot: In the year 2057, a team of scientists sets out on a space voyage to reignite the dying sun. Rated R, contains language and violence Snacks WILL be provided... Read More
Thursday, April 04
10:00am - 10:45am
Ms. Eileen is away today, but that's okay, because we have some much to explore!  Join us for interactive sensory play activities designed to stimulate toddlers' growing minds.   For toddlers ages 1, 2, and 3 with their caregivers.... Read More
Thursday, April 04
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Decode Learning Pathways
Friday, April 05
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
Friday, April 05
11:30am - 3:00pm
Derry Author Fest Setup
Saturday, April 06
10:00am - 4:00pm
Derry Author Fest 1 2 3 Grow! 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. As an attendee, you can stay... Read More
Monday, April 08
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, April 08
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Due to popular demand we have added a second session!   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, April 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to watch the eclipse! We will have cookies and lemonade, as well as a limited supply of glasses. We do recommend bringing your own if you have them, or bringing alternative viewing methods, such as a pinhole viewer. Go here... Read More
Monday, April 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
This month, we look at a subject near and dear to Liz's heart- Physical media! From Betamax and  VHS to  boutique labels offering 4K upgrages, we'll look at the ebs and flows of physical media- and why it's still important in the age of streaming.... Read More
Tuesday, April 09
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, April 09
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Spring is here!  Come on down to the library and hang with your "gnomies".   Our craft will be gnome/fairy houses and then we will make a fun snack! Please let librarian know if there are any food... Read More
Tuesday, April 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.       
Tuesday, April 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS). With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating the website, exploring databases, finding subject... Read More
Tuesday, April 09
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of the Derry Libraries.
Wednesday, April 10
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
Wednesday, April 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presented by NH Humanities When the Old Man of the Mountain fell from his perch high above Franconia Notch, on May 3, 2003, it made international news. Many in New Hampshire and beyond responded as though mourning a beloved public figure.... Read More

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