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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed: Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day |
Leach Library Summer Reading Program Leach Library Summer Reading Program sign-ups for children, young adults, and adults begin on Monday, June 2! This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library, and the program will include story times, craft workshops, special presenters and performers, collaborative off-site events, reading incentive prizes, and more. Visit the library to register and pick up program details from June 2 through August 31. For more information, call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
 The GMILCS Library Hop is back and includes the Leach Library for the first time! From June 1 - August 31, visit each participating library in the GMILCS Consortium, complete a unique challenge at each library, and earn prizes along the way. To get started, stop by your home library to pick up a game board. On your game board, you’ll find each library’s information and challenges. After you complete a challenge, show it to a library staff member to receive a stamp or sticker on your game board and earn a prize. Once you have completed all of the challenges, present your completed game board to your home library to be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to The Bookery in Manchester, NH. The grand prize will be drawn at the end of the Library Hop, and the winner will be notified by their home library. We can’t wait to see you this summer! |
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Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit On Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning on May 6 and continuing through May 20, Leach Library will offer a story time program for babies 0-18 months old. This introduction to story time is a great opportunity for your littlest sprouts to learn to interact with you and others in a new environment, as well as to begin to follow along with songs, dances, and finger movements. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1127. |
Wiggle Worms On Tuesday or Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning on May 6 and continuing through May 21, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the Leach Library for story time with songs, rhymes, books, and more. This program is designed for ages 2-3, but older children are welcome to join in. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1127. |
Butterfly Mosaic Craft Children are invited to the Leach Library on Monday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m. to create a foam butterfly mosaic. Crafts will be provided, and library staff will be on hand to offer assistance. Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 5. |
Let's Make Something Together: Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 7. |
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Duplo Budding Builders Duplo Budding Builders will be meeting at Leach Library on Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. Participants will create using larger Duplo blocks. This program is designed for younger Lego enthusiasts ages 0-5. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, May 8. |
Lego Building Buddies Join the Leach Library staff on Thursday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. for a Lego program designed for ages 6 and up. Each month, there will be a fun theme and time to create using the library’s Legos. |
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Tinker Time Join Leach Library staff on Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. for Tinker Time. A variety of toys and games from the Library of Things will be provided for children to try. Registration is recommended and begins one week before each session. |
Growing Up Wild! Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Leach Library on Monday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. for a monthly nature exploration program. This program is designed for ages 3 -7, but older children are welcomed to join in. Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 12. |
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Dungeons and Dragons: Dragoneers Club Calling all Teen and Tween adventurers! Are you ready to step into a world of magic, monsters, and epic quests? Then join the Dragoneers Club for a standalone quest on Tuesday, May 13 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Leach Library Meeting Room. Adventurers are encouraged to bring their own ready-made character sheets to jump straight into the action! If you're new to the game or don’t have a character ready, have no fear, pre-made characters will be on hand for you to start your journey. This program is intended for participants aged 12-18. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 6. |
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Baker Street Escapes: Mini Escape Rooms Unlock the mystery at the Leach Library! The library will hold a mini escape room program once a month in Study Room A for teens. Find inspiration from the original consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and unlock the mystery. Each month will feature different themes and puzzles to solve. Join us for the next mystery on Friday, May 16 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This program is intended for participants aged 12-18. Registration is required and begins on Friday, May 9. |
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NAMI Ending the Silence Presentations
Join NAMI NH on Wednesday, May 21 in the Leach Library Meeting Room for this informative presentation! NAMI Ending the Silence is a presentation designed to give audience members an opportunity to learn about mental illness. Each presentation outlines symptoms of mental health conditions and gives attendees ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may need support. The presentations include personal testimony from a young adult living with a mental health condition and his/her journey to recovery. The presentation at 5:00 p.m. is intended for students in grades 6-12. The presentation at 6:00 p.m. is intended for students in grades 6-12 and their families. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 14. |
Coding Club and Maker Lab  Unleash your imagination during the Leach Library’s Coding Club and Maker Lab! Stop by Study Room B after school on Tuesday, May 27. Participants will be able to work independently or in small groups on projects and collaborations. Young inventors will be able to explore coding with simple coding programs and test out their programs with Hummingbird Bit or Makey Makey devices. Artists will have a variety of mediums available to use from paint to markers. Aspiring creators will have an assortment of materials to help bring their dreams into reality from a collection of building sets to a stop motion camera or music keyboard. This program is intended for participants aged 8-18. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 20. |
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Maker Fair: Try and Explore  Join us at the Leach Library Main Reading Room and Teen Area on Saturday, May 31 for a day of creativity and hands-on fun! Whether you're a budding inventor, artist, or aspiring creator, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Makers can explore coding with simple programs and test their creations using Hummingbird Bit or Makey Makey devices. Artists will have a variety of mediums at their disposal allowing them to express their creativity in new ways. Aspiring creators can experiment with an assortment of materials, including building sets or a stop-motion camera to help bring their ideas to life. Plus, participants can take home a Maker Starter Kit while supplies last! This program is intended for ages 8-18, but all ages are welcome! No registration is required. Activities are available while the library is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Save the Dates! *Registration is required and opens one week in advance. All dates and times are subject to change. |
Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Meeting (open to the public) Monday, May 12 at 1:00 pm Monday, June 9 at 1:00 pm Friends of the Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) Monday, June 2 Summer Reading Program Registration Begins Saturday, June 14 at 3:00 pm Camp Stories* Wednesday, June 18 at 4:00 pm Caterpillar Cookies* Friday, June 20 at 6:00 pm Library After Dark for Teens: Wicked Sing-Along (rated PG)* Monday, June 23 at 11:00 am Pete the Cat Story Time* Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 am Pete the Cat's Groovy Visit to the Library* Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00 pm Pete the Cat's Groovy Visit to the Library* Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 pm Pete the Cat's Groovy Visit to the Library & Ice Cream* Friday, June 27 at 1:00 pm Free Movie Friday: Dog Man (rated PG)* Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:00 and 11:00 am Stories with Oscar * |
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