THURSDAY, JULY 17
DERRY: Imagine, Build, Play! (Ages 5-12)
Join friends from the Children’s Museum of NH for awesome event where the children will learn about the engineering design process, and work on a hands-on activity to make, test, and take home to play with.
2-3 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PLAISTOW: Monthly Special
Enjoy coffee and donuts, music by Henri, 50/50 raffle and door prizes.
9-11 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Must register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Yoga for Everyone (Ages 18+)
Thursdays
Yoga For Everyone is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing.
9:45-10:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Toddler Story Time
Thursdays
Join for stories, songs, and crafts.
10 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead: Then & Now Part 2
Hampstead resident and Historical Society member Jim Wilkinson will give us a visual tour of Hampstead by showing us various locations around town Then (late 1800s/early 1900s) and Now (today).
10-11 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join for a gentle weight-bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Must register: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SANDOWN: Mahjong Drop-In
Thursdays
New players are always welcome. No registration required.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Level Up in Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Join for one story, followed by an opportunity to play with sensory and art activities that reinforce what was heard in the story.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 0-4)
Join for stories, dancing, and songs.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Craft Corner (Kids of all ages)
Each session features a new hands-on craft project that encourages imagination, creativity, and fine motor skills. All materials are provided.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
WINDHAM: Drop-in Preschool Playtime (Ages 3-5)
This is not a storytime, so there will be no structured activities. Toys to play with will be provided.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Toddler Time (Toddlers/Preschool)
Thursdays
Drop in to play with the stations they’ve set up, including building toys, sensory bins and bags, and more.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Preschool – Kindergarten Story Time
Thursdays
Join for stories, songs, and crafts.
11:30 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
KINGSTON: Adult Craft
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Come in and create a fun craft
11:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Hobbs Palooza
Come celebrate Hobbs’ 50th Anniversary with live music, games, ice cream and more.
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $10 per person
Register directly with Susan or Irene in the office by July 10.
Info: 603-635-3800
SALEM: Summer Picnic Special
Enjoy lunch from Meals on Wheels with music from DJ Jim Koczat.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Register: www.salemnh.myrec.com
Info: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
PLAISTOW: Game Day
Thursdays
Come play Yahtzee, Uno, and board games.
12-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
WINDHAM: Nesmith Knitters
The Nesmith Knitters meet each month to knit, crochet, share ideas and enjoy one another’s company. They invite like-minded people in the area to join them–no level of skill required.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
DERRY: Community Service Projects for Teens (Ages 13-18)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1-4 p.m., The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road
Cost: $25 participation fee
Register: 603-437-8477, ext. 116
Info: www.urteachers.org
EAST DERRY: 1st-4th Grade Family Book Group
Over 4 weeks, children will read a book at home and join for 4 discussions and activities. Each meeting, they will be expected to have read (or have read to them) a quarter of the book.
1-2 p.m., Taylor Library, 49 East Derry Road
Must register: 603-432-7186 / www.taylorlibrary.org
EAST KINGSTON: Embellished Photo Portraits (Ages 12+)
Registration required.
1-2 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Third Thursday Book Club
The group will meet to discuss “The Lost Year” by Katherine Marsh.
1-3 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
EXETER: Farmers Market
Thursdays, May through Oct. 20
All vendors make, grow, harvest, catch, or craft 100% of the products they sell at the market.
2:30-6 p.m., Swasey Parkway (closes at 5:30 p.m. after Labor Day)
Info: www.seacoasteatlocal.org
DERRY: Phases Course (Teens)
July 8, 10, 15 and 17
A substance use education course for teens to explore habits, use and lifestyle, and how that relates to long-term health and choices.
3:30-6:30 p.m., The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road
Questions? 603-437-8477, ext. 114
Info: www.urteachers.org
PLAISTOW: Funtastic Food Art (Ages 6-12)
Children will unleash their creativity through food and enjoy eating their delicious creations.
3:30-3:45 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: ‘Level Up’ with Festivals (Grades K-6)
Resident expert, Sunaina Chawla, will teach you about Holi and letting you experience part of the culture and food associated with this festival that is typically held in the spring.
4-5 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Just Craftin’ Around
Thursdays
Join a group of fun folks and work on your craft project. Looking for help knitting? This is the group for you.
4 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Adding Expressive Line to Your Art
Learn to use an expressive line, color (a limited palette of water-based pigment), and water. The workshop will help the pieces come together, add a new view that makes the message more dynamic, and open enjoyment to your sketches, scribbles, and finished pieces.
6-7:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Cost: $5 non-refundable materials fee due at registration
Register: in person only
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
EXETER: Bottom Dollars Duo
Join for an evening of old time, rustic folk music with the Bottom Dollars Duo.
6 p.m., Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut Street
Info: www.exeterpl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Color Our World Storytime
Colorful outfits and stuffed animals are encouraged, but all you really need to bring are your listening ears and imagination.
6-7 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Evening Mah Jongg
Thursdays
Come join a fun, social game of Mah Jongg. No registration required.
6-7:45 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Peer Support Meeting
Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
6 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: The Silver Circus: Fantastic Family Fun (All ages)
Join for the Silver Circus, a one man full circus blending incredible magic, juggling, comedy a side splitting evening of laughter for the whole family.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Adult Craft
Use a plastic bag to print a flower motif. All materials provided.
6:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Registration required: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
WINDHAM: Tween Weird Food Combo Night
The only thing better than snacks? Finding new snacks! Come try new and weird food combos.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Gamblers Anonymous
Thursdays
7:30 p.m., Hampstead Congressional Church, 61 Main Street
Info: www.hampsteaducc.org
MANCHESTER: Shakespeare on the Green Series: Romeo and Juliet
This event will take place on the beautiful green space in front of the iconic Alumni Hall. Fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and cooler, and experience the magic of Shakespeare under the stars.
7:30 p.m., Dana Center, 100 Saint Anselm Drive
Cost: $25 per person; kids age 12 and under are free
Info/tickets: https://tickets.anselm.edu