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Coming Soon: Summer Reading
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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.
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GMILCS Library Hop
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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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Oscar-Safe Foods
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Thank you to everyone who has donated food for Oscar this year! He loves to munch on all the tasty treats people have been bringing in for him! With garden season in full bloom, we wanted to give a PSA on safe treats for our beloved boy. It is always fun to watch him eat fruits, but they aren't very healthy for him. The healthiest foods for our grumpy tortoise are mainly leafy greens. He loves romaine lettuce, collard greens, and dandelion greens most of all (but no spinach, because the oxalate is too high)!
Occasional carrots, bell peppers, and yes, fruit, are great as a treat here and there! If you have any questions about Oscar-safe foods, please contact the library for more information!
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Closings |
The library will be closed on:
Memorial Day | Monday, 5/26 |
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Library Friends and Trustees Meetings
| All are welcome to attend! Trustees Meeting | 5/7 at 7pm Friends Meeting | 5/12 at 1pm |
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS |
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The best meal of the day!
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Saturday, May 10th
| 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. Meeting Room |
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Love to cook and bake? Then this is the perfect program for you! Prepare and share a recipe from either “100 Morning Treats” by Sarah Kieffer or “Brunch @ Bobby’s” by Bobby Flay.
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Bird Walk with NH Audubon
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Friday, May 16th
| 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Hickory Hill Dr. Parking Lot
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NH Audubon will be leading a bird walk along the Musquash Trail! This program has been generously co-sponsored by Londonderry Trailways.
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Calling all sci fi horror fans!
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Monday, May 19th
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Meeting Room |
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It’s like a book discussion but with a movie! Watch the 1979 science fiction/horror movie Alien (rated R) at home and then come to the library to discuss it. Refreshments will be served.
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Adult Craft: DIY Marbled Mug
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Saturday, May 24th
| 11:00 - 12:00 P.M. Library Lawn |
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Adults are invited to make their own DIY marbled mugs on the library lawn using water, nail polish, and sealant.
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Historical Fiction Book Discussion
@ Londonderry Senior Center |
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Wednesday, May 28th
| 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Senior Center |
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Join library staff at the Senior Center (535 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH, 03053) as we discuss David Benioff’s novel City of Thieves. Refreshments will be served.
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Historical Fiction Book Discussion
@ Leach Library |
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Thursday, May 29th
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Meeting Room |
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Join staff at the library as we discuss David Benioff’s novel City of Thieves. You can pick up a copy of the book from the library. Refreshments have been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Out with the old, in with the new!
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Early Bird Access
Friday, May 30th 2:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 31st | 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Meeting Room |
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Do you have unused craft supplies? Tried a new hobby that didn’t quite work out? Or are you looking for something fresh to try? Join us for the Leach Library's first-ever Craft Swap!
Craft supplies will be collected at the library from May 19 through May 29. |
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Tech problems? We can help!
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Thursdays through May
| 10:00 - 12:00 P.M. Reference Desk |
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The reference staff provides one-on-one assistance tailored to your technology-related needs. Whether it's Libby, Hoopla, or using your Kindle, we have you covered! Drop-In Tech Help will pause for the summer (June through August) and return in the fall.
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JUNE PROGRAMS
(with May registration) |
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Are you a puzzle master?
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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition |
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Saturday, June 7th
| 10:30 - 12:00 P.M. Meeting Room |
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Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition! Teams will have 90 minutes to put together their puzzle. Each team will be working on an identical 500-piece puzzle provided by the library. Puzzles have been generously donated by Ravensburger.
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Taste the world!
|  | Cookbook Potluck: Mexico! |
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Wednesday, June 11th
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Meeting Room |
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Love to cook and bake? Then this is the perfect program for you! Prepare and share a recipe from either “Mi Cocina” by Rick Martinez or “Treasures of the Mexican Table” by Pati Jinich.
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It's book discussion time!
|  | Science Fiction Book Discussion |
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Monday, June 16th
| 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Meeting Room |
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Join staff at the library as we discuss the Ray Naylor's science fiction novel The Mountain in the Sea. Refreshments will be served.
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Literary Fiction Book Discussion |
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Wednesday, June 25th
| 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Meeting Room |
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Join staff at the library as we discuss André Aciman's novel Call Me by Your Name. Refreshments will be served.
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What should you read next?
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Let NoveList Plus help you decide! This month's featured resource is a fun way to find your next great read. It helps readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods. NoveList Plus is completely free to library card holders. Please note you that you will need your library card number to sign in.
When searching the catalog, you can also see NoveList suggestions after clicking on a title! |
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Spring has sprung which means it's time to get outside and play! Our Library of Things features a plethora of outdoor equipment to keep the fun going all season long. We have tennis rackets, softballs, baseballs, and even a pickleball set available to check out.
To learn more about other unique items in our Library of Things collection, please click here. |
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AROUND THE WORLD IN BOOKS!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR TEENS |
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Clerics & orcs & elves? Oh my! 🐉
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dragoneers Club |
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Tuesday, May 13th
| 3:00 - 4:30 P.M. Meeting Room |
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Calling all teen and tween adventurers!
Step into a world of magic, monsters, and epic quests by joining the Dragoneers Club. |
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Unlock the mystery! 🔎
|  | Baker Street Escapes |
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Friday, May 16th
| 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Study Room A |
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Unlock the mystery at the Leach Library! We will be holding a mini escape room program for teens. Find inspiration from the original consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and solve the mystery!
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Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠
|  | Ending the Silence Presentations |
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Wednesday, May 21st
| 5:00 - 5:45 P.M.
6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Meeting Room |
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This 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.
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Time to explore and create! 💻
|  | Coding Club & Maker Lab
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Tuesday, May 27th
| 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Study Room B |
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Invent and explore coding with Hummingbird Bit or Makey Makey devices! Get artsy with a variety of mediums! Create with an assortment of materials such as building sets, a stop motion camera, or a music keyboard!
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Maker Fair: Try and Explore |
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Saturday, May 31st
| All Day Main Reading Room |
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Join us 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. Participants can take home a Maker Starter Kit while supplies last!
This program is intended for ages 8-18 but all ages are welcome! |
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April's staff member is Jen!
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Name: Periwinkle
Age: One year old
Sign: Ares
Likes: Rolling in mud and nose boops
Dislikes: Balloons
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All dates and times are subject to change.
*Registration is required and opens one week in advance. |
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Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
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Board of Trustees Meeting |
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Friday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m.
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Friends of the Library Meeting |
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Monday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
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Friday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m.
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Library After Dark for Teens:
Wicked Sing-Along (rated PG)* |
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Monday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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Black Heritage Trail Presentation* |
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Tuesday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m.
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Intro to Trading Card Games for Teens* |
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Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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What is Bigfoot? with Ronny LeBlanc* |
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Thursday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Paper Circuits for Teens* |
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Friday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Free Movie Friday: Dog Man (rated PG)* |
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Monday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.
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Classic Board Games for Teens* |
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