TUESDAY, MARCH 18
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Chair yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength, and to improve flexibility. This class is appropriate for all levels of ability. It is especially beneficial for those with physical challenges.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Join for stories, songs, games, and more.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, crosswords? Join this great group and chat while having fun enjoying your hobby.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Stories & Fun Drop-in (Ages 3-6)
Join for stories and more. No registration required.
12:30 — 1:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Mah Jongg
Tuesdays
12:30 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
ATKINSON: Film Enthusiast Club
Come watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a ‘thumbs up’ review.
1-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Hand & Foot
Tuesdays
1 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
EXETER: Movie Scene
Tuesdays
Enjoy a movie on the big screen with popcorn and water provided. Visit the website to see what is playing next.
1 p.m., Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut Street
Info: 603-772-3101 / www.exeterpl.org
PELHAM: Cribbage
Tuesdays
This card game involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points.
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: www.pelhamweb.com/hobbs-community-center
PELHAM: Tai Chi
Tuesdays
Tai Chi is a great way to improve your balance, joint health, strength and endurance, and is a great stress reliever.
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $4 for each class, pay-as-you-go
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: www.pelhamweb.com/hobbs-community-center
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Have you been wanting to play chess but don’t have anyone to play with? Come on in and play here!
3 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Kids for Peace (Grades 4+)
This program enables kids to practice their cursive writing skills while taking part in the Peaceful Pen Pals Program and putting into action the Kids for Peace Pledge in ways that are meaningful and culturally relevant.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Learn to Play Ukulele
Join Julie Stepanek as she teaches the basics of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own.
4-5 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Must register: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
EAST DERRY: Tuesday Craft and Story (Ages 4-8)
Tuesdays
Children will cut, glue, color, connect, paint and more during craft time.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Taylor Library, 49 East Derry Road
Must register: 603-432-7186
Info: www.taylorlibrary.org
EAST KINGSTON: EKPL Friends Quarterly Meeting
Learn how you can get involved at the library. Can’t attend in person? A Zoom link is available.
5 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Evening Book Club
Join for an active discussion of “Lady Clementine” by Marie Benedict.
6-7:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games.
6-7:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Knitting and Handcrafting Club
An informal knitting and handcrafting group. Bring your latest project and come chat with with other crafters.
6 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
DERRY: Knitting/Crochet Meet-Up
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. No registration required.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST DERRY: Teen Book Group (Ages 12-17)
Miss Jen will read a chapter of a new book she thinks you’ll enjoy and then provide a related activity.
6-7 p.m., Taylor Library, 49 East Derry Road
Must register: 603-432-7186
Info: www.taylorlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Forty-fives Card Night
Come play the card game 45’s with lots of fun and great people. Snacks and water will be provided.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Kids Comic Club (Ages 8-11)
This monthly program will help young fans of graphic novels to read, write, draw, and share their own stories.
6-7 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Londonderry Historical Society
Open the public.
6-7:30 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
PELHAM: Mah Jongg (Chinese)
Wednesdays
Come play this tile-baed game that plays like the card game rummy.
9 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: www.pelhamweb.com/hobbs-community-center
PLAISTOW: My Brother’s Keeper Quilters
All are welcome to come sew quilted bedrooms for homeless shelters.
9 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Spring Craft Class
9-10:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PELHAM: Library Services
Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Danny and Julie will bring books and DVDs to check out, offer tech assistance for devices, and will be able to provide you with a Pelham Library card.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: 603-635-3800
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
DERRY: Darts
Wednesdays
10 a.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
DERRY: Infant Storytime (Ages 0-12 months)
Learn fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymes to share with your baby as she/he sits in your lap. Connect with other parents and caregivers.
10-10:30 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PELHAM: Mah Jongg (American)
Wednesdays
This is a variant of Chinese Mah Jongg. Scoring is done by matching the points assigned to each pre-determined hand.
10 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: www.pelhamweb.com/hobbs-community-center
PLAISTOW: Bitty Bears (Ages 2-3)
Bitty Bears is a great way to to introduce early literacy skills through stories, songs, poems, movement and a simple craft.
10-10:45 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Needle Crafters
This informal gathering is a fun meet-up for those who are currently working on projects or who wish to start one.
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Wiggle Worms Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited for story time with songs, rhymes, books, and more.
10:30-11 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
WINDHAM: Baby Storytime (Ages 0-18 months)
Using songs, bounces, rhymes, and stories, babies and their caregivers will have opportunities to have fun, gain early literacy skills, and meet new friends.
10:30-11 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
DERRY: Scrabble
Wednesdays
11 a.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga Series
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, strap, and a tennis ball if you have one. Class size is limited; first come — first served.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SALEM: Lunchtime Knitters
Join for great conversation and great times knitting and crocheting. New faces always welcome.
11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Questions? Email lstevens@kelleylibrary.org
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
DERRY: Beginners Art Journaling
Learn simple techniques, using inexpensive supplies to get you started making meaningful and “you-nique” pages.
1-3 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: Relaxed Bridge
Wednesdays
1 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
DERRY: Whist
Wednesdays
1 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
Questions? 603-434-8866
PELHAM: Movie
Come watch “Wicked”.
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: www.pelhamweb.com/hobbs-community-center
PLAISTOW: Yarn Crafters for Charity
Wednesdays
A gathering to make shawls, lap blankets, baby items, hats and scarves (just to name a few) for local charities.
1-3 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Chair Yoga
Wednesdays
Practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.
1:15-2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Cost: The 2nd Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Literary Fiction Book Discussion
Join staff at the library to discuss the 2022 National Book Award winner, “The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PLAISTOW: Dungeons & Dragons
Don’t know how to play? Come on down to the library and they will teach you how.
2:30-5 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Knitting & Crocheting Club (Grades 5-adults)
2:30-4 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Spring Choose Your Own Adventure (Grades K-5)
Activities may include building challenges, games, crafts, and more.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Sewing and Needle Work Get Together
Bring your current sewing or needle work project to work on.
5:30-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Garden Club Meeting
5:45-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Celtic Music with Jeff Snow
The magical sounds from the instruments coupled with vocals and Jeff’s love and knowledge of his Scottish heritage create a delightful program of traditional and original tunes and songs.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
NEWTON: Kids Crochet Club (Ages 7+)
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. New attendees will receive a crochet hook and yarn to keep.
6 p.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
Questions? 603-382-4691
DERRY: Wednesday Book Group (Virtual)
Participants read a variety of books and love to talk about them.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org