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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. Library Closed: Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day |
Library News Update With the Town’s support, the Leach Library continues to make steady progress on important building improvements and remediation efforts at its facility located at 276 Mammoth Road. To allow this work to be completed safely and thoroughly, the building is expected to remain closed to the public through the summer. The Leach Library will continue to be open to the public in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room at 268A Mammoth Road while the work is completed. |
Extensive mold testing identified areas requiring remediation in sections with previous water damage in the Main Reading Room, as well as in parts of the original building that experienced deferred maintenance, including the lower level and Children’s Room. The testing in these areas did not indicate broader airborne contamination.
Work will continue over the coming months, including completion of remediation recommendations, installation of new carpeting in the Main Reading Room, and fresh interior painting. These upgrades will help ensure a refreshed, welcoming space for the community when the building reopens. Summer Reading is still on! While the building work continues, library staff are excited to bring the community together for a full slate of summer programming. The annual Summer Reading Program open to all ages returns this year with the theme “Plant a Seed, Read!” |
Registration begins Monday, June 15, at the library’s temporary satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room. A variety of engaging programs and events are planned, with many taking place at alternate indoor venues as well as new outdoor locations. Separate registration will be required for individual events. Summer Hours Also beginning June 15, the library will operate on the same summer hours as last year in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room: - Monday through Wednesday
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Thursday and Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Library staff remain committed to providing excellent service and meaningful programming throughout the summer and look forward to welcoming patrons both at the satellite location and at events across the community. For further information, please call (603) 432-1132 or email reference@londonderrynh.gov. Online library services are available 24/7 at Leach-Library.org and Leach Library patrons enjoy borrowing privileges at all GMILCS libraries. For more information and a list of participating libraries, please visit GMILCS.org. |
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 11 at 1:30 p.m. on the Londonderry Town Common. Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys 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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New Museum Passes
The Leach Library is pleased to announce the addition of two new Limited Time museum passes now available to the community. Patrons can enjoy access to the Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro, NH and the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, expanding opportunities for educational and cultural enrichment. These passes were generously donated by the Friends of the Leach Library. For more information about these museum passes, including availability and reservation details, please visit https://www.londonderrynh.gov/264/Museum-Passes, email reference@londonderrynh.gov, or call the Leach Library at 603-432-1132. |
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Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit  On Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and continuing through May 26, 2026, Leach Library will offer a storytime program for babies 0-18 months old. This introduction to storytime 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. Little Sprouts is temporarily being held in the Moose Hill Council Chambers at the Londonderry Town Hall. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
Wiggle Worms On Tuesday or Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and continuing through May 27, 2026, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the Leach Library for storytime with songs, rhymes, books, and more. This program is designed for ages 2-3, but older children are welcome to join in. Wiggle Worms is temporarily being held in the Moose  Hill Council Chambers at the Londonderry Town Hall. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
STEM Challenges  The Leach Library is offering a monthly children’s program, Children’s STEM Challenges, which is designed to encourage children in grades 2-5 to use logic and imagination, along with a few simple items and a challenge, to perform a task. Our next session, Color Changing Flowers, will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This program will be held in the Sunnycrest Conference Room at the Londonderry Town Hall. Registration is required and begins May 6, 2026. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Growing Up Wild!
 Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Leach Library Staff on Monday, May 18, 2026, 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. Growing Up Wild! will be held in the Sunnycrest Conference Room at the Londonderry Town Hall. Registration is required and begins on May 11, 2026. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Duplo Budding BuildersDuplo Budding Builders will join Leach Library Staff on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Participants will create using larger Duplo blocks. This program is designed for younger Lego enthusiasts ages 0-5. This program is temporarily being held in the Londonderry Police Department’s Community Room. Registration is recommended and begins on May 14, 2026. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Sensory Saturday This program is temporarily being held in the Londonderry Police Department’s Community Room. Registration is required and begins May 16, 2026. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
Book Bingo  Join Leach Library Staff on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for Children’s Book Bingo! Each participant will have a chance to win books of their choosing, and the whole family is welcome to join the fun and play along. Children’s Book Bingo will be held in the Moose Hill Council Chambers at the Londonderry Town Hall. Registration is required and begins May 20, 2026. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Thank You from Oscar! I had a fabulous time during my recent story time visiting with all the children that I have missed seeing so much in the Children's Room! Thank you for coming to give me scratches! I also have a new pen pal! I am browsing the new shelf and enjoying my favorite snacks while I wait patiently for my next letter to arrive from my new friend Tortellini in Texas! |
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Collaborative Art Project |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dragoneers Club |
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Calling all Teen and Tween adventurers! Step into a world of magic, monsters, and epic quests and join the Leach Library Dragoneers Club for a standalone quest on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Sunnycrest Conference Room at the Londonderry Town Hall. 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 Monday, May 4, 2026. To register, please visit the library’s online calendar or call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
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Join Leach Library staff on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. for a one-hour Art Studio session in the Londonderry Police Department’s Community Room to engage in pencil drawing and sketching during open studio time for independent projects. All materials are provided, including high-quality sketching pencils, paper, colored pencils, and additional drawing tools. Teens and tweens may attend sessions individually or continue developing a piece over multiple sessions. This program is intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. To register, please visit the library’s online calendar or call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
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Teen Book Club: George Washington's Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation)  Leach Library invites students to join an engaging book discussion on George Washington's Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation): The Spies Who Saved America, written by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger in the Sunnycrest Conference Room at the Londonderry Town Hall on Wednesday, May 27 at 4:00 p.m. The book includes the fascinating account of George Washington's spy ring during the Revolutionary War. Participants will receive: A free copy of the book to keep, snacks and explore some common cryptology and cyphers after the discussion. This program is intended for students age 10 and up. Registration is required and begins on Friday, May 1, 2026. Copies of the book are available to be picked up in the Londonderry Police Department’s Community Room beginning on May 1, 2026. To register, please visit the library’s online calendar or call the library at (603) 432-1132. |
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Save the Dates! * Registration is required and opens one week in advance. All dates and times are subject to change. |
Monday, May 18 at 1:00 pm Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting (open to the public) Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Meeting (open to the public) Friday, June 5 at 6:00 pm Movie Night on the Common with the Londonderry Police Association Monday, June 15 Summer Reading Program Registration Begins! Monday, June 15 at 1:00 pm Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting (open to the public) |
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