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June 1. 1 event.
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 meet monthly.…Learn More
Monday, June 16:30—7:30 PMOnline
History Book Group (Online)
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 meet monthly.…Learn MoreJune 2. 2 events.
Join us for some research help! Bring your laptop (or use one of ours) for this hour-long collaborative cram session. You can ask a neighbor if you’re stuck, help a neighbor if they’re stuck, or share a fun family history story with a fellow researcher.Tuesday, June 26:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Chatting with fellow makers?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. …Learn More
Tuesday, June 26:00—7:00 PMNew Hampshire Room
Genealogy Series: Research Drop-In
Join us for some research help! Bring your laptop (or use one of ours) for this hour-long collaborative cram session. You can ask a neighbor if you’re stuck, help a neighbor if they’re stuck, or share a fun family history story with a fellow researcher.Tuesday, June 26:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Knitting/Crochet Meet-Up
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Chatting with fellow makers?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. …Learn MoreJune 3. 2 events.Wednesday, June 36:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room A
Join us to learn some myths and facts about Alzheimer's, about the impact of Alzheimer's, can other things cause dementia besides Alzheimer's, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, about other dementias, current Alzheimer's research and treatments available, and Alzheimer's Association resources.…Learn More
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 that you can join us virtually.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 36:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Join us to learn some myths and facts about Alzheimer's, about the impact of Alzheimer's, can other things cause dementia besides Alzheimer's, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, about other dementias, current Alzheimer's research and treatments available, and Alzheimer's Association resources.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 36:30—7:30 PMOnline
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group (Online)
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 that you can join us virtually.…Learn MoreJune 4. 0 events.
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June 8. 2 events.
Join us to celebrate poetry! Read original pieces or anything you enjoy by others. Or, just come and listen! All ages welcome. Each month will have an unofficial theme for inspiration, but adhering to the theme is not requiredSign-ups for reading will happen at the beginning of the gathering.…Learn More
This June, we're going to look at queer romances in cinema. While cinema can definitely contain stereotypes, we're going to look at examples that take queer romances seriously. See what walked so Heated Rivalry could run! This program will be presented on Zoom.…Learn More
Monday, June 86:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Poetry Open Mic
Join us to celebrate poetry! Read original pieces or anything you enjoy by others. Or, just come and listen! All ages welcome. Each month will have an unofficial theme for inspiration, but adhering to the theme is not requiredSign-ups for reading will happen at the beginning of the gathering.…Learn MoreMonday, June 86:30—7:30 PMOnline
Queer Romances: Beyond Novelty and Tragedy (Online)
This June, we're going to look at queer romances in cinema. While cinema can definitely contain stereotypes, we're going to look at examples that take queer romances seriously. See what walked so Heated Rivalry could run! This program will be presented on Zoom.…Learn MoreJune 9. 0 events.
June 10. 1 event.
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 prior to the event with instructions and a link.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 106:30—7:30 PMOnline
Film Group (Online)
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 prior to the event with instructions and a link.…Learn MoreJune 11. 0 events.
June 12. 1 event.
Join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! Registration is not required. Contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) for more information.
Friday, June 121:30—2:30 PMMeeting Room B
Friday Afternoon Book Group
Join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! Registration is not required. Contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) for more information.June 13. 0 events.
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June 15. 2 events.
Join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!Registration is not required. Books will be available to borrow. Contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) for more information.
Monday, June 15All DayAdult Floor
Adult Summer Reading Begins
The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is here, and this year we have a fun twist: Acrostics! We have six different reading logs. Three long (Watermelon, Lavender, and Sunflower) and three short (Birch, Lilacs, and Thyme). And if you really want a challenge, we have the Rhododendron reading log!With each letter, choose a book with either a title or the author’s last name that corresponds with the letter.…Learn More
Monday, June 156:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room B
Monday Book Group
Join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!Registration is not required. Books will be available to borrow. Contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) for more information.June 16. 2 events.Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Chatting with fellow makers?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. …Learn More
The farther back you try to trace a family line, the harder it can be. What records and resources are even available going back to America’s founding? We’ll look from secondary sources to primary ones as we source clues from town histories, early town records, muster rolls, and gravestones.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 166:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Knitting/Crochet Meet-Up
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Chatting with fellow makers?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. …Learn MoreTuesday, June 166:00—7:00 PMOnline
Genealogy Series: How to Find Your Revolutionary Ancestors
The farther back you try to trace a family line, the harder it can be. What records and resources are even available going back to America’s founding? We’ll look from secondary sources to primary ones as we source clues from town histories, early town records, muster rolls, and gravestones.…Learn MoreJune 17. 2 events.
Join us for a lively book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! Registration is required so you can join us virtually. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 176:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Healthcare can be intimidating. Luckily, the Elliot VNA is coming to the Derry Public Library for an engaging and informative session on how to advocate for yourself! The Elliot speakers will go over practical tips and strategies to communicate effectively with your healthcare team, understand your rights, and confidently navigate medical appointments and decisions.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 176:30—7:30 PMOnline
Wednesday Book Group (Online)
Join us for a lively book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! Registration is required so you can join us virtually. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 176:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Advocating for Yourself in Medical Settings
Healthcare can be intimidating. Luckily, the Elliot VNA is coming to the Derry Public Library for an engaging and informative session on how to advocate for yourself! The Elliot speakers will go over practical tips and strategies to communicate effectively with your healthcare team, understand your rights, and confidently navigate medical appointments and decisions.…Learn MoreJune 18. 0 events.
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Friday, June 19Library Closed
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June 22. 2 events.
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 amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially-intimate community.…Learn More
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 exploration of the natural world, and beyond!Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom.…Learn More
Monday, June 222:00—3:00 PMMeeting Room A
Cozy Cups and Murder Book Club
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 amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially-intimate community.…Learn MoreMonday, June 226:30—7:30 PMOnline
Science Book Group (Online)
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 exploration of the natural world, and beyond!Registration is required so that you can join us virtually via Zoom.…Learn MoreJune 23. 0 events.
June 24. 1 event.
Join us for a lively discussion. We read a variety of nonfiction books and love to talk about them! Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room B. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) if you have any questions. Contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
Wednesday, June 246:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room B
Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion. We read a variety of nonfiction books and love to talk about them! Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room B. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl. org) if you have any questions. Contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.June 25. 0 events.
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June 27. 2 events.Saturday, June 2710:00 AM—2:30 PMMeeting Room A
Blood Drive10:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www. redcrossblood. org and enter DERRYPUBLICLIBRARY to schedule an appointment. Share the vibe. Give blood to help save lives.
In honor of the 250th Fourth of July, we're partnering with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire for a reading of “What, to the Slave, is Your Fourth of July?”We will be reading an abridged version of the speech, and will have copies of the full speech to hand out.…Learn More
Saturday, June 2710:00 AM—2:30 PMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Red Cross Blood Drive
Blood Drive10:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www. redcrossblood. org and enter DERRYPUBLICLIBRARY to schedule an appointment. Share the vibe. Give blood to help save lives.Saturday, June 2712:00—1:00 PMAdult Floor
Frederick Douglass Reading
In honor of the 250th Fourth of July, we're partnering with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire for a reading of “What, to the Slave, is Your Fourth of July?”We will be reading an abridged version of the speech, and will have copies of the full speech to hand out.…Learn MoreJune 28. 0 events.
June 29. 1 event.
Comics aren't just for kids! We're starting a new book group, just for graphic novels! We'll read classics of the medium, new books that are making a splash, and works from a variety of genres. Meeting will be held on the last Monday of every month.…Learn More
Monday, June 296:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room B
Adult Graphic Novel Book Club
Comics aren't just for kids! We're starting a new book group, just for graphic novels! We'll read classics of the medium, new books that are making a splash, and works from a variety of genres. Meeting will be held on the last Monday of every month.…Learn MoreJune 30. 1 event.Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or crafting?
Chatting with fellow makers?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. …Learn More
Tuesday, June 306:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room A
Knitting/Crochet Meet-Up
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Chatting with fellow makers?
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