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Library Building Update
| On the morning of January 27, Leach Library staff discovered a ground-level radiator pipe had burst over the weekend in the teen area, causing extensive flooding. This pipe issue coincides with a facility maintenance issue relating to a persistent, but inconsistent leak near the main vestibule. The library investigated the |
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possible presence of mold growth. Initial tests indicate the presence of mold spores in some locations of the building. Until more data can be acquired to identify potential health risks to library staff and patrons, the library building will be temporarily closed.
The library and Town have been working together to address the problem as quickly as possible. The full library staff is working in temporary spaces within the Town complex and operating a public satellite space in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room. This space is open to the public during normal library operating hours.
With funding authorized by the Town Council, the Library Board of Trustees selected ReArch Construction to manage both phases of the building project. Phase one is expected to take approximately three months to complete. This phase includes a second extensive round of mold testing, repairs in the area impacted by the pipe burst, duct and HVAC cleaning, and an external envelope investigation to develop a resolution for historic leak and freezing issues. Once phase one and a successful mold retest are complete, the library staff will move back to the building, open accessible areas to the public, and plan for phase two.
To keep everyone safe, staff and workers entering the building wear N95 masks. Per the recommendation of our mold testing company, the surface of all collection materials is cleaned/disinfected before removal.
Please direct any questions to the library at reference@londonderrynh.gov or 603-432-1132. |
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Services at Londonderry PD
| Even though the library building is temporarily closed, Leach Library is still here for you! We’re pleased to continue serving the Londonderry community from the Londonderry Police Department’s Community Room during our regular hours. |
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When you visit, you can:
Pick up holds and return materials Get reference assistance Pick up tax forms and browse a selection of new materials Use a public computer or connect to Wi-Fi as well as print (black and white only) Read the newspaper or magazines Explore our activity center with crafts and games Get limited notary services, by appointment
To visit us, enter the Police Department Lobby and turn left. The Community Room is right off of the lobby, and the door is open when the library is open! Parking is available in the same shared lot in the Town complex (Day Boulevard).
We are grateful to the many Town departments that have collaborated with us so that library programming can continue at locations throughout town, including Town Hall meeting rooms, Londonderry schools, the Londonderry Senior Center, the Londonderry Police Department, and more! Be sure to check the library calendar for specific program locations and details.
During the closure, we are not accepting material donations. The book sale and food pantry are temporarily paused. Costume donations for the Friends also will resume when the building reopens. Please note that library fines and fees are currently suspended. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at our temporary location! |
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Tax forms are here!
| Good news! Tax forms including 1040 forms and instructions are available to pick up at our satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department's Community Room. We also have a limited amount of forms in Spanish. Don't see the form you need? Ask us to print one for you. |
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New Checkout Periods!
| Beginning March 1, 2026, most circulating items will have a three-week loan period and will automatically renew once (if there are no holds), for a total possible checkout time of six weeks. We are implementing this change to provide more consistent service across GMILCS. |
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Items Not Included in This Change
The following materials will continue to have different loan rules: - Non-circulating items, including reference and historical reference materials
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) items, which have loan periods set by the lending library
- Library of Things materials, which have a two-week checkout period with no renewals
- Digital materials borrowed from Libby, Hoopla, or CloudLibrary
If you have any questions about your account or specific items, please contact the library. We’re happy to help! |
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Candidate Night
| Meet the 2026 Leach Library Trustee Candidates on Thursday, March 5th at 6pm in Moose Hill Council Chambers at Town Hall. Candidates will introduce themselves and participate in an open Q&A session. Everyone is welcome to stay for the Board of Trustees meeting at 7pm. |
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Upcoming Meetings!
| All are welcome to attend! Trustees Meeting | 3/5 @ 7pm
Moose Hill Council Chambers (located in Town Hall)
Friends Meeting | 4/13 @ 1pm
Moose Hill Council Chambers (located in Town Hall) |
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS |
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Tech problems? We can help! |
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Thursdays
| 10:00 - 12:00 P.M. Londonderry Police Department Community Room |
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The reference staff will provide one-on-one assistance tailored to your technology-related needs. Whether it's Libby, Hoopla, or using your Kindle, we have you covered!
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What's in Your Drinking Water?
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Monday, March 9
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Moose Hill Council Chambers (located in Town Hall) |
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This presentation concerns contaminated drinking water as a predominant source of environmental exposure. It will focus on PFAS/PFOA contamination which is a major concern in southern NH. Mindi Messmer is a Senior Research Scientist who has an M.S. in Clinical and Translational Science. She is also a former state legislator (2016-2018), an author and a well-known speaker in her field. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Leach Library.
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Let your creativity take flight! |
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Wednesday, March 11
| 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Londonderry Senior Center
535 Mammoth Rd Londonderry, NH |
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Adults are invited to make two bird themed crafts! This class will be led by Ava Lane. Ava is a retired art educator and owner of Kaleidoscope Crafts & Jewelry. Due to limited space and supplies, this program is only available to Leach Library card holders.
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The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe
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Thursday, March 12
| 11:00 - 12:00 P.M. Londonderry Senior Center
535 Mammoth Rd Londonderry, NH |
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This presentation will take place at the Londonderry Senior Center. AARP is working to empower you in the fight against fraud! This session will arm you with the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family. In addition to AARP, the Londonderry Police Department will also be speaking at this event.
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Afternoon Book Discussion
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Wednesday, March 18
| 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Sunnycrest Conference Room (located in Town Hall) |
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Join staff at Town Hall as we discuss “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead” by Olga Tokarczuk. Refreshments will be served. You can pick up a copy of the book from our satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room.
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Space...the final frontier! |
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Science Fiction Book Discussion
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Tuesday, March 24
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Moose Hill Council Chambers (located in Town Hall) |
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Read the book right in time for the movie! Join staff at Town Hall as we discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. Refreshments will be served. You can pick up a copy of the book from our satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room.
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Cookbook Potluck: Forest Feast!
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Saturday, March 28
| 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.
Moose Hill Council Chambers (located in Town Hall) |
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Love to cook and bake? Then this is the perfect program for you! Prepare and share a recipe from one of three cookbooks. Copies of the books are available to check out from our satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room. Please make enough for 20. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Leach Library.
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Want more ebooks and audiobooks? Try cloudLibrary! |
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This month's featured resource is cloudLibrary! Tired of waitlists on Libby? Can't find what you want on Hoopla? Give cloudLibrary a shot! Our membership to GMILCS has given us another way to read and listen to books. Just like Libby and Hoopla, cloudLibrary is a downloadable app. Please note that this resource is best used on your phone or tablet as it is not compatible with most e-readers.
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Level up your language game! |
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Compete against language learners around the world during Multilingual March! Spend at least 5 hours learning any of the 140+ languages in Transparent Language Online for Libraries during the month of March to be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card - one for you and one for the library! Click here to get started with Transparent Language.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR TEENS |
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Calling all adventurers! 🐉 |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dragoneers Club
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Monday, March 9
| 3:00 - 4:30 P.M. Sunnycrest Conference Room (located in Town Hall)
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Step into a world of magic, monsters, and adventure and join the Dragoneers Club for a standalone quest! 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.
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Unleash your creativity! 🎨
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Thursday, March 12
| 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Londonderry Police Department Community Room |
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Each one-hour Art Studio session invites participants to engage in pencil drawing and sketching through either a guided activity or open studio time for independent projects. This week's challenge is light and shadow! All materials are provided, including high-quality sketching pencils, paper, colored pencils, and additional drawing tools.
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Maker Lab: Art Studio Special Event |
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Wednesday, March 25
| 3:00-4:30 p.m. Moose Hill Council Chambers
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Join library staff for a special Art Studio session where participants will have the opportunity to create art for the
Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest!
All materials will be provided, including high-quality sketching pencils, paper, colored pencils, canvas and paint. Teens and tweens will have the opportunity to create a piece of art that expresses their experience with mental health.
Magnify Voices is a program created by Children’s System of Care NH. This program strives to shine a light on youth mental health. Special guests from the Londonderry Arts Council will be in attendance to assist artists with their creations and Londonderry's own Miss Greater Derry's Teen. |
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Maker Lab: Craft with Kelli
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Tuesday, March 17
| 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Londonderry Police Department Community Room |
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Each one-hour Craft with Kelli program features a new hands-on project, ranging from painting ceramics to creating jewelry and exploring additional creative mediums. This week's craft is painting your own ceramic s'more trinket box!
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Tuesday, March 31
| 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Londonderry Police Department Community Room |
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Join library staff for a one-hour interactive coding session! Help Colby and Jack, our coding mice, navigate their way through a maze while learning the basics of programming. In addition to the activity, there will be open coding time for teens and tweens to experiment with various platforms and programming styles.
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This month's staff member is Kathy! |
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Name: Luna (She's a black lab who failed bomb sniffing school and only wants to be a pet)
Age: Four years old
Sign: Aries
Likes: Chasing her ball, playing with her friends at daycare, and aggressively snuggling anyone around her
Dislikes: Being separated from her people
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