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Game Night at Awesome CCG
Patrons of all ages are invited to stop by Awesome CCG for a special game night for Leach Library cardholders on Thursday, July 18 starting at 6:00 p.m. Whether you are new to playing games or a seasoned pro, join the fun! Participants will be able to play an assortment of games from the store library. Pizza will be served while supplies last.
 Awesome CCG is located in the Crossroads Mall at 123 Nashua Road in Londonderry. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, July 11. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
Concert on the Common for Kids
The Leach Library is teaming up with the Londonderry Arts Council for a special Concert on the Common for Kids on Saturday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m. on the Londonderry Town Common. The Mr. Aaron Band will be offering a toe-tapping good time to the families of Londonderry through their high-energy performance. Bring a picnic or enjoy treats from our vendors! The concert will be moved to the Londonderry High School Cafeteria in the event of rain. No registration is required. |
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Family Fun Night
Join Leach Library staff for a special after-hours experience for all ages at the library! From 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, play an assortment of classic and jumbo games in the Main Reading Room or a round of mini golf in the Children’s Room. Attendees may also head downstairs to the Meeting Room for a screening of Jaws (rated PG). Registration is recommended and begins on Friday, July 19. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
Family Fun Day
 Join Leach Library staff for a special after-hours experience for all ages at the library! From 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, play an assortment of classic and jumbo games in the Main Reading Room or a round of mini golf in the Children’s Room. Attendees may also head downstairs to the Meeting Room for a screening of Elemental (rated PG). Registration is recommended and begins on Saturday, July 27. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Night at the Museum
 Join Leach Library staff for a special evening at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire on Thursday, August 8 starting at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the museum as well as free activities and refreshments while supplies last. |
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Summer Hours - Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Curbside service will continue to be provided during operating hours upon request. |
Summer Closures
Over the summer, the library will be closed on: - Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day
- Saturday, August 17 for Old Home Day
- Monday, September 2 for Labor Day
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Concerts on the CommonStop by our table at Concerts on the Common on Wednesday, July 10 or Wednesday, August 7! |
Old Home Day
Stop by our booth on the Town Common for games, information, and giveaways on Saturday, August 17! |
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Oscar's Summer Adventures
Calling all authors and artists! From June 1 through August 31, the library will be collecting original written works and pictures featuring Oscar! Short stories, poems, comics, or pictures are welcome. Selected submissions will be compiled into a single volume that will be available for check out at the library!
All works must be submitted with the application form. Pick up the application form at the library or print it from the library's website. Please call the library or email Megan Donovan at mdonovan@londonderrynh.org with any questions. |
 Friends' T-shirt Pre-order Support the Friends of the Leach Library by purchasing a “Got Books?” library t-shirt. Preorder your shirt to get a special discounted price! All preorders are due by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Print an order form from the library website or pick one up at the Main Circulation Desk any time during library operating hours. |
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Drop-In Tech Help  Curious about reserving library materials online from home? Want to learn how to access library databases and digital collections? Looking to get started with Libby and Hoopla? Need help navigating a new device? We are here to provide one-on-one assistance tailored to your technology-related needs. No appointment is necessary. Stop in on Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Please note Drop-In Tech Help will not be available on Thursday, July 4. For more information or to make an appointment for another time, please call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
Adult Book Bingo Adults are invited to play Bingo and win free books from the Leach Library book sale! This event will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, July 3. . |
Diamond Painting Craft
Come diamond paint your own coaster at the Leach Library on Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. This event is intended for adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens on Saturday, July 6 and is limited to 25 participants per session. |
Beginner Birding
 Discover what makes a bird a bird in this beginner birding class on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leach Library. Learn the basics of bird identification, the wide diversity of birds you might see in New Hampshire, and some tools of the trade to help you name the birds around you. This event will be presented by the New Hampshire Audubon. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, July 24. |
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Coffee & Coloring
 Adults are invited to chill out, sip coffee, and color at the Leach Library on Friday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. Every participant will be given their own adult coloring book and set of colored pencils. Registration opens on Friday, July 26 and is limited to 24 participants. |
Rock Painting Craft
Come to the Leach Library on Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of rock painting! This event is intended for teens and adults ages 13 and up. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 31 and is limited to 30 participants. |
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Classic Book Discussion: Jaws
Come to the Leach Library on Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Peter Benchley’s novel Jaws. Refreshments will be served. Registration opened on Monday, June 24 and is limited to 15 participants. Copies of the books will be available to check out at the library’s main desk. |
Film Discussion: Jaws It’s like a book discussion but with a movie! Watch the film Jaws (1975, rated PG) prior to the program and then come to the library on Monday, July 29 at 6:30pm to discuss it. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration opened on Monday, June 24 and is limited to 15 participants. Copies of the DVD will be available to check out at the library’s main desk. The film will also be screened at the library during Family Fun Night on Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. |
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Cookbook Potluck: Summer Fun
 Love to cook and bake? Then this is the perfect program for you! Join us on Monday, August 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Leach Library for a summer-themed potluck. Prepare and share a recipe from either The Picnic by Marnie Hanel, The Complete Summer Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen, or The Summer Table by Lisa Lemke. Registration opens on Monday, July 15 and is limited to 20 participants. Copies of the books will be available to check out at the library’s main desk. |
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Historical Fiction Book Discussions  Join Leach Library staff in August to discuss Kate Quinn’s historical novel The Alice Network at the library or the Londonderry Senior Center. The book is about two women —a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—who are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption. On Thursday, August 29 at 11:30 a.m., library staff will facilitate a discussion at the Londonderry Senior Center located at 535 Mammoth Road in Londonderry. An evening discussion will be offered at Leach Library on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. Registration opens on Monday, July 24 and is limited to 15 participants per session. Copies of the books will be available to check out at the library’s main desk. |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dragoneers Club Calling all adventurers! Join the quest on Monday, July 8, July 22, or August 5 in Leach Library Study Room B from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This campaign is open to all skill levels and is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. |
Apple Byte TournamentTeens and tweens are invited to an intro to e-sports video game tournament in the Leach Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 9 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. During this program, students ages 9-18 are invited to play Rocket League in a series of rounds on the Nintendo Switch platform. Tournament style and lineup will be announced at the start of the tournament. Door prizes and awards will be handed out to players while supplies last. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 2. |
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Teen Screen Summer Matinees
 Teens and tweens are invited to stop by the Leach Library Meeting Room on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. from July 11 through August 15 to enjoy a free movie matinee! Popcorn will be served. Registration is not required. |
Movie Schedule:
July 11: The Darkest Minds (rated PG-13) July 18: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (rated PG-13) July 25: Soul Surfer (rated PG) August 1: Woody Woodpecker (rated PG) August 8: Wonka (rated PG) August 15: George of the Jungle (rated PG) |
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In My Library Era  Calling all Swifties! Stop by the Leach Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. to make your own friendship bracelets! Assorted supplies will be available to make bracelets including beads, lacing, and cording!
This program is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 9. |
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DIY Games  Have you ever wanted to make your own game? Do you wish your favorite video game or book was a board game? Then stop by the Leach Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. to make your own board game! Assorted supplies will be available to make your game including dice, pieces, and blank boards! This program is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 16. |
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July Read Local for Teens  Join members of the library staff at Awesome CCG to discuss the novel The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan on Friday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is limited to 10 participants and begins on Friday, July 5. Copies of the book may be checked out at the Main Circulation Desk at the time of registration. All participants will be able to use any of the games in the onsite library after the book discussion. Participants are responsible for transportation to the location and all additional purchases. Awesome CCG is located in the Crossroads Mall at 123 Nashua Road in Londonderry. |
August Read Local for Teens
 Join members of the library staff at XtremeCraze to discuss the novel Jinxed by Amy McCulloch on Friday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. Registration is limited to 10 participants and begins on Friday, July 12. Copies of the book may be checked out at the Main Circulation Desk at the time of registration. All participants will receive a free arcade card to use after the book discussion. Participants are responsible for transportation to the location and all additional purchases. XtremeCraze is located in the Apple Tree Mall at 4 Orchard View Drive in Londonderry. |
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Happee Birthdae Harry! Teens and tweens are invited to stop by the Leach Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for a Harry Potter-inspired celebration. During this birthday celebration, assorted games and activities will be available. Participants can enjoy a cupcake and take home their own owl stuffed toy while supplies last. All participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Harry Potter-themed outfits.
This program is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 23. |
Camp Half-Blood
 T eens and tweens are invited to check out a Percy Jackson-inspired day at camp with target practice and mock battles! Camp activities will be set up on the Leach Library lawn and Meeting Room, weather permitting, on Tuesday, August 6 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This program is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 30. |
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Reminder: Get your new library card!
 If we have not issued you a new library card (pictured left) yet this year, please stop by the library! Your new library card will be a compatible Common Borrower Card when the library joins GMILCS in the fall. For more information about the Consortium, visit GMILCS.org. |
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Save the Date *Registration is required and opens one week in advance unless otherwise noted. |
Tuesday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. Books & Board Games for teens and tweens* Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. Mindfulness with Nature: Making Terrariums with Kelly Dwyer* Saturday, August 17 Visit our booth on the Town Common during Old Home Day! Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. Astrology 101 with Kate Sheridan AKA The Laundress* Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00pm
Leach Library Board of Trustees Meeting (open to the public)
Monday, September 9 at 1:00pm
Friends of the Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) |
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