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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.

Learn more about the book groups and clubs that meet at the library.

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About our Board of Trustees

 

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Genealogy Series: Tracking True Crime

What happens when your family research turns into fodder for a true crime novel? Join us for a case study as we attempt to puzzle out the clues using old newspapers, autopsy reports, mug shots, inmate records and more.

Content Warning: This research is not suitable for all audiences and records include mention of sexual violence, child abuse, murder, abortion, self harm and more.

Board of Trustees Finance Committee Meeting

Board of Trustees Finance Committee Meeting.

Virtual committee meeting via Zoom. To attend this meeting virtually and obtain login information, please contact Library Director Eric Stern, in advance of the scheduled meeting at erics@derrypl.org, or call 603-432-6140

Agenda:

  • Discuss financial policies, including P-Card controls
  • Discuss capital improvement list and priorities
  • Discuss FY21 budget adjustments.

Winter Backyard Birds

 UPDATE: Registration has hit over 100, and is now closed.

Presentation will be held via ZOOM

 

Steve Hale from Open World Explorers returns with a new bird program! This program includes: ID tips are offered for identifying  common and not-so-common Winter birds frequenting the backyards in your area. Advice on attracting and feeding birds will be provided. Introduction to the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count and how to participate is included.

Youth Online Gaming/ Meetups Animal Crossing Style

Are you already playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Want to meet up with other youth online and exchange recipes, tips, etc and do some research on our librarian's 5 star island?

Come join Ms. Yahira for online gaming one or two Thursday afternoons a month.  NIntendo Switch, game and Nintendo Online Account needed.  Afternoons from 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Registration required.  Youth ages 13- 18

The Dodo Code will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event and posted on this page, Facebook and other social media.

 

 

 

Youth Online Gaming/ Meetups Animal Crossing Style

Are you already playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Want to meet up with other youth online and exchange recipes, tips, etc and do some research on our librarian's 5 star island?

Come join Ms. Yahira for online gaming one or two Thursday afternoons a month.  NIntendo Switch, game and Nintendo Online Account needed.  Afternoons from 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Registration required.  Youth ages 13- 18

The Dodo Code will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event and posted on this page, Facebook and other social media.

 

 

 

Creepy Crafts: Take and Make

Looking for some fall fun? Grab our Creepy Crafts: Take and Make bags to get creative at home.

October 27th: Paint Party

Step 1: Register Now

Step 2: You will be notified when your Take and Make bag is ready for curbside pick up.

Step 3: Pick up your bag and join our virtual meeting to make your craft with friends.

Creepy Crafts: Take and Make

Join us every other Tuesday through the fall to make some creepy crafts in preparation for Halloween!

October 13th: Potions and Poison

Step 1: Register Now

 

Step 2: You will be notified when your Take and Make bag is ready for curbside pick up.

 

Step 3: Pick up your bag and join our virtual meeting to make your craft with friends.

Creepy Crafts: Take and Make

Looking for something to do (at home) that's creative and full of fall fun? Register now for our Creepy Crafts: Take and Make!

September 15th: Creepy Specimen Jars

Step 1: Register Now

Step 2: You will be notified when your Take and Make bag is ready for curbside pick up.

Step 3: Pick up your bag and join our virtual meeting to make your craft with friends.

 

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