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Free Comic Book Day & Star Wars Day
Stop by the Leach Library on Saturday, May 4 during regular hours for two fun celebrations! Check out the Free Comic Book Day activities in the Main Reading Room. During this all-day event, visitors may receive a free comic book (one per person while supplies last). After getting your free comic book, stop by the teen section to pick up supplies to create your very own DIY comic at the library or at home! Then visit the Star Wars Day display in the Main Reading Room where you can take a selfie with C-3PO and R2D2! There will also be an action figure inspired photobooth set up for patrons to pose with a lightsaber prop. All visitors are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character! These programs are open to all ages and registration is not required. |
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Ewok Catapults
Celebrate May the 4th at 10:00 a.m. at the Leach Library by making pint-sized catapults using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and bottle caps. Once finished, we’ll test them to see if the catapults will help the Ewoks in battle. Registration is required and begins on Saturday, April 27. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1127.
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 Join the Leach Library staff on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at McDermott Field for a live bird of prey demonstration with Master Falconer Henry Walters from Monadnock Falconry! Henry earned his falconry license in Massachusetts before eventually moving to New Hampshire, where he worked as a seasonal raptor biologist for New Hampshire Audubon and co-founded the New Hampshire Young Birders Club. As a teacher, naturalist, and writer, Henry has found ways to make environmental education a creative endeavor. Monadnock Falconry offers the chance for nature enthusiasts of all ages to imagine life as a bird of prey. The hour-long program gives the opportunity to meet a Harris's Hawk and see it on the wing, while answering all your questions about their life histories and relation to their human handlers. This program has a rain date of Thursday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m. McDermott Field is located within the LAFA Complex at 17 Sargent Road in Londonderry. This program is open to the public, and registration is not required. For more information, call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
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Registration is required and begins one week before each session. |
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Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit On Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning on May 7 and continuing through May 21, 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. |
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Wiggle Worms Second session added! On Tuesday or Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning on Tuesday, May 7 and continuing through May 22, 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. |
Family Yoga with Lauren Young Families are invited to come to the Leach Library on Saturday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of family yoga led by Lauren Young. This program is geared towards families with children ages 1-12, but older siblings are welcome. Teens and adults are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, and children under 12 are invited to use the library’s tumble mats.
Registration is limited to 20 participants and opens on Saturday, May 4. |
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Duplo Budding Builders Duplo Budding Builders will be meeting on Thursday, May 23 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 16. |
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Tinker Time Join Leach Library staff on Saturday, May 25 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 on Saturday, May 18. |
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Puzzle & Board Game Exchange The Leach Library Puzzle Exchange is returning in May and will now include board games!  From Monday, May 13 through Saturday, May 18, drop off your jigsaw puzzle and board game donations at the main circulation desk during library operating hours. The library will accept gently-used jigsaw puzzles and board games for any age. In exchange, the library staff will provide a voucher indicating how many puzzles and games you contributed. On Monday, May 20, return to the library with your voucher between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to select your new puzzles and games! For further information, call the library. |
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Apple Byte Open Play On Tuesday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m., teens and tweens are invited to stop by the Leach Library Meeting Room to explore eSports in a non-competitive environment. During this one-hour program, Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to play a variety of video games on the Nintendo Switch platform. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 7. |
Block by Block Coding & Maker Lab On Wednesday, May 29 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., students in grades 4-8 will be able to explore a variety of coding exercises and programs including using screen-free coding robots, independent online coding, and other guided activities. An assortment of art supplies and building materials will also be available for creative expression open to all participants. This program is open to participants age 9-14. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 22. |
 Explorers Workshop: Dig into DinosCelebrate National Dinosaur Day at the Leach Library on Saturday, June 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This one-hour program will focus on paleontology and dinosaurs. Participants will excavate their own dinosaur then create an identification card for their new dinosaur that will include a name and characteristics. This program is open to participants age 9-14. Registration is required and begins on Sat., May 25. |
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Save the Date! *Registration is required and opens one week in advance. |
Wednesday, May 1 and Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Meeting (open to the public) Monday, May 13 and Monday, June 10 at 1:00pm Friends of the Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) Saturday, June 1 (All day) Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins! Tuesday, June 11, 3:00 - 5:00pm Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt in the Children's Room Smithsonian Poster Exhibit: A Place for All People Thursday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 17 - Saturday, June 22 Summer Reading Kick-Off Week featuring Bruce the Bear! |
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