SATURDAY, MAY 3
ATKINSON: Kids Fishing Derby (Ages 12 and under)
Bring your fishing poles, grab some worms, and get ready for a fun-filled morning of fishing.
7-10:30 a.m., Town Hall Pond, 19 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-1098 / email: commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
SANDOWN: Kids Fishing Derby (Ages 2-15)
Kids can fish the stocked pond, and enter for the chance to win prizes donated by local businesses.
7-10 a.m., Sal’s Pond, 45 Main Street
Cost: $3 per child; $10 max for families with 4 or more children
Register: https://shorturl.at/kVDct
Info: www.sandown.us
HAMPSTEAD: Electronic Recycling
Great for the environment. Limited pick up service available for $20.
8 a.m. — 1 p.m., weather permitting, Hampstead Central School, 28 School Street
Costs: $20 for air conditioners, $10 for grills, $20 CRT monitor, $10 flat screen monitor, $35 for computers (full systems), $40 for console or projector TVs, $30 for CRT Tube TVs and flat screens, $1 for keyboards, $15 for laptop or CPU (tower), $1 for mouse, $1 for phones, $5 for printers, $10 for propane tanks, $20 for refrigerators, water heaters and freezers, $5 for small appliances, $15 for washers, dryers and stoves
Info/pick up: Bernie Longbook: 603-329-5603
HAMPSTEAD: Garden Club Plant Sale
9-11 a.m., field behind Town Hall, Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Featuring good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
BRENTWOOD: Historical Museum Open
Open on the 1st Saturday of each month, April to Oct.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Brentwood Historical Society, 140 Crawley Falls Road
Info: 603-642-8944 / www.brentwoodnhhistory.org
BRENTWOOD: Spring Craft Fair
Celebrate and support your local crafters.
10 a.m. 3 p.m., Austin17 House, 263 Route 125
Cost: $15 per person or $50 for a family of 4+
Info www.austin17house.org
Questions? 603-770-6374
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Saturdays
The Used Book Store is run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds from sales are used to help fund library programs and events.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-642-5744
EXETER: Spring Craft Fair
Shop local crafters and artists wares. Participate in the Friends of the Library raffle to win special prizes.
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut Street
Info: 603-772-3101 / www.exeterpl.org
BRENTWOOD: Little Free Library Dedication
The Little Free Library will be stocked with historical books and will be free to the public to borrow. Refreshments will be served.
11 a.m., Brentwood Historical Society, 140 Crawley Falls Road
SANDOWN: Author Chat
Join Author Duncan Watson as he shares his knowledge on trash and recycling, often hilarious, sometimes depressing but always hopeful!
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
MONDAY, MAY 5
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Storytime
Features themed stories and crafts.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: 123 Come Play with Me (Ages 0-36 months)
Mondays & Fridays
A drop-in unstructured open playgroup for children and their caregivers.
9:30-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
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
PLAISTOW: Mommy Meet-Up Support Group
Join for a place to feel safe to share anything that’s on your mind, from personal struggles to everyday challenges.
10-11 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Spring Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Join for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Music & Movement
Mondays
Bring your little ones to move, sing, and shake a tambourine or bells. Let’s get those wiggles out.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SANDOWN: Monday Morning Mystery Book Group
This month’s book is “The River We Remember” by William Kent Krueger.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Babies/Toddlers)
Building toys for toddlers will be available as well as other toys in the such as coloring, Lego table, train table, kitchen set, and more.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
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
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
A gathering to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Bring your own supplies.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Bridge Club
Join others to play bridge at the library the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
1-4 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
SANDOWN: Fiber Fest
Come share your fiber crafts at the library. Knitting, cross-stitch, crocheting, latch hook, or anything else you are working on.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
PLAISTOW: Lego Club (Ages 6+)
Join Miss Jenn each month for a building challenge and a chance to explore your creative side.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Lego League
Unleash your creativity and join on the first Monday of every month for Lego League.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SANDOWN: Monday Movies
Come watch “A Real Pain”. Pizza will be available for those registered. Donations are appreciated.
5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
KINGSTON: Meditation Class
Mondays
Recommended for experienced meditators.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Mellow Monday Evening Yoga (Ages 18+)
This yoga series is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
TUESDAY, MAY 6
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
The shop features good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Veterans Club Hosts Guest Speakers
Meet Geraldine (Gerry) Duncan, founder of Operation Renewed Freedom and Col. Rich Duncan (ret) who will share his personal story of the challenges he faced while returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and how the healing power of horses impacted his journey. All Veterans & First Responders welcome. Admission is open without reservation or fee.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Atkinson Veterans Club, 4 Main Street
Info: Tom Kelley: 978-828-6865 / email: atkinsonnhveteransclub@gmail.com
HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Sing, move, rhyme, and read in this structured, highly-interactive early literacy program.
9:30-10 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
NEWTON: Family Storytime
Tuesdays
Families are invited to join for children’s stories, activities, and songs.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
Questions? 603-382-4691
PLAISTOW: Wiggles and Giggles (Ages 0-walking)
Join Miss Jenn for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs.
10-10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Story Time (Ages 3+)
Come join the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
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.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
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)
No registration required.
12:30-1:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Nonfiction Book Club
Come discuss “Lost City of Z” by David Grann.
1-2:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
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: Barks and Books: Read to Gilly (Ages 6+)
Cuddle up and read with Gilly, a special therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International. Choose your own books, relax with Gilly and practice your reading skills.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Call for appt: 603-382-6011
Info: www.plaistowlibrary.com
KENSINGTON: Armchair Travel Presentation: Italy
Learn about Italy through the eyes of Author Egizia Brown. Besides teaching about her native country, she will also be bringing Italian cookies.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Kensington Public Library, 126 Amesbury Road
Info: 603-772-5022 / www.kensingtonpubliclibrary.org
Questions? Email: kensingtonlibrary@comcast.net
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
Tuesdays
Join 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
HAMPSTEAD: Forty-Fives Card Night
Come play forty-fives for fun.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead Garden Club Meeting
6:15-7:45 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
PLAISTOW: My Brother’s Keeper Quilting Group
Join to sew quilts and bedrolls for homeless shelters.
9 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
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
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 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Cribbage — Drop In
All skill levels welcome.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Needle Crafters
An informal gathering 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
KINGSTON: Toddler Tunes & Story
Wednesdays
Join Miss Carolyn & Miss Chyral for songs, a short story and craft.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
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
ATKINSON: Sew It Up!
Join this super-friendly and welcoming group who like to do all sorts of sewing, including crafts, garments and home decorations.
12-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Yarn Crafters for Charity
Wednesdays
Join 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
Join us as we 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
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 8-12 and college students)
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 & Crochet Club (Grade 5 — Adults)
Do you love to knit? Do you crochet? Bring a project you are working on and join the fun.
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
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Mother’s Day Gifts (Up to age 12)
Materials will be available to make cards and other handmade gifts straight from the heart.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
ATKINSON: T/ween Book Discussion
Come discuss “Stateless” by Elizabeth Wein.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Author Talk
Join local author, Raeann Keeley-Pellerin as she discusses her new book “Rising from the Ashes: Facing Anxiety and Depression After Loss”.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Everyone’s Trash with Duncan Watson
6:30-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org