May 2026

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May 1. 1 event.

Friday, May 110:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Patio

Family Storytime!

Family Storytime Books in a FieldJoin 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. Registration is required for each storytime. Registrations will open 2 weeks before each individual storytime.…Learn More
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May 4. 1 event.

Monday, May 410:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Preschool Storytime! Registration Required

Preschool Children Holding Hands in a CircleStory program for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft. Registration is required for each storytime. Registrations will open 2 weeks before each individual storytime.…Learn More
May 5. 1 event.

Tuesday, May 510:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Step Into Music! Registration Required

Children DancingJoin 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. Registration is required for each storytime. Registrations will open 2 weeks before each individual storytime.…Learn More
May 6. 1 event.

Wednesday, May 610:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Infant Storytime! Registration Required

Babies Sitting TogetherAll infants and their caregivers are welcome at this lapsit storytime for babies (birth through 18 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. Registration is required for each storytime.…Learn More
May 7. 1 event.

Thursday, May 710:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Mother Goose on the Loose! Registration Required

Mother Goose on the LooseJoin 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. Registration is required for each storytime. Registrations will open 2 weeks before each individual storytime.…Learn More
May 8. 1 event.

Friday, May 810:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B
Patio

Family Storytime!

Family Storytime Books in a FieldJoin 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. Registration is required for each storytime. Registrations will open 2 weeks before each individual storytime.…Learn More
May 9. 1 event.
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May 11. 1 event.

Monday, May 116:00—6:30 PMAdult Floor

MacGregor Poetry Contest Winners Reception

text that says We Have our WinnersJoin us in honoring the winners of the 9th Annual MacGregor Poetry Contest! The winners will receive their prizes and read their poems aloud.  The winners are: Best Technique: Severance Author: Ian Graves Best Theme: Next of Kin Author: Nicole Snyder Poetry Joy: An Ode to My Dishwand Author: Jessica Clater Best in Show: The Fate of Ophelia Author: Nicole Snyder MacGregor Jr.…Learn More
May 12. 1 event.

Tuesday, May 124:00—4:45 PMMeeting Room A

After School Lego Club

AWe will be bringing out the Lego's and having some fun!Free build or select a challenge!Recommended for ages 6 - 11REGISTRATION REQUIRED!   
May 13. 1 event.

Wednesday, May 1310:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Parent/Child Workshop

Family Place LogoThe 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 together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week! The workshop will be held at 10:00 am on the following Wednesdays: May 13th, 20th, and 27th, and June 3rd and 10th.…Learn More
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May 15. 1 event.

Friday, May 1510:45 AM—12:00 PMMeeting Room A

CONNECT at the Derry Public Library!

ConnectJoin 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. FREE! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More
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May 20. 1 event.

Wednesday, May 2010:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Parent/Child Workshop

Family Place LogoThe 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 together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week! The workshop will be held at 10:00 am on the following Wednesdays: May 13th, 20th, and 27th, and June 3rd and 10th.…Learn More
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May 22. 1 event.

Friday, May 22All DayAdult Floor

Local History Challenge Begins

Gameboard with historical statues and imagesWould you like to explore the history of Derry and beyond? Do you enjoy seeing historic sites, walking historic trails, or sleuthing around cemeteries or museums? If so, pick up a Local History Challenge game board at the Information or Circulation desk and get started! Between May 22nd and October 12th visit sites and complete challenges.…Learn More
May 23. 1 event.

Saturday, May 232:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room A

Puzzle Swap!

Picture of a hand holding puzzle pieces Love puzzles? Looking for a new one?  Need to get rid of some old puzzles? You can donate your old puzzle to our puzzle collection, and take a new one home with you. Whether you're just taking a puzzle, or leaving one, all are welcome.
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Monday, May 25Library Closed

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May 27. 1 event.

Wednesday, May 2710:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

Parent/Child Workshop

Family Place LogoThe 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 together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week! The workshop will be held at 10:00 am on the following Wednesdays: May 13th, 20th, and 27th, and June 3rd and 10th.…Learn More
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May 30. 1 event.

Saturday, May 3011:00—11:45 AMMeeting Room A
Meeting Room B

(Iced) Tea Party and Little Celebrations Club with Miss Greater Derry Maddy Hawkes!

Miss Greater DerryJoin us for an (Iced) Tea Party with Miss Greater Derry, Maddy Hawkes!  She will share her new book, "Lily and the Little Celebrations Club", and we will have time together to decorate both a giant Kindness Rock for the library and some Luminaria bags for the Relay for Life!  After that we will enjoy some Iced Tea or Pink Drink along with a snack.…Learn More
May 31. 0 events.
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