SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
DERRY: Meet the Author
Celebrate the launch of a new children’s book “Frankie the Ghost Train”, written by LaBelle Winery’s co-owner, Cesar Arboleda. A discussion of the meaning of the book, a reading of excerpts, book signings by the author and light hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar for alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Free admission.
Noon, LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111
Info: 603-672-9898 / www.labellewinery.com
LONDONDERRY: Christmas Tree Sale
Trees range from 6-12 feet with a limited supply of trees from 10-12 feet. A portion of every sale will be donated to CMF Kids to help children with disabilities.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 27, 6 Sargent Road
MANCHESTER: Merrymaking on West Merrimack
This free holiday street festival includes an afternoon of music, food, shopping and holiday cheer.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., between Elm Street and Canal Street on West Merrimack Street
Info: www.merrymakingmht.com
MANCHESTER: NH School of Ballet Presents ‘Songs for the Holidays’
Enjoy holiday favorites with the students of NHSB as they bring some of your favorite songs to life. Bring in the Holiday Cheer with your favorite dancers.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Dana Center, 100 Saint Anselm Drive
Cost: $28.50 per person
Info/tickets: 603-641-7700 / tickets.anselm.edu
DERRY: Holiday Pops Preview
This show will feature a brass quintet and string quartet, performed by a select group of talented members from the NH Philharmonic Orchestra. You’ll hear beautiful renditions of classical melodies & popular holiday hits that are sure to put you in that festive mood.
1 p.m., LaBelle Winery, Derry 14 Route 111
Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for ages 4-12; free for ages 3 and under
Info/tickets: 603-647-6476 / www.nhphil.org
DERRY: Pinkerton Players Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Open the holiday season with this fresh take on Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. A Pinkerton Player tradition, join Ebenezer Scrooge on a Christmas Eve journey that he’ll never forget.
2 p.m., Stockbridge Theatre, 5 Pinkerton Street
Cost: $18
Info/tickets: 603-437-5200 / www.stockbridgetheatre.com
EPPING: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
2 p.m., Epping Playhouse, 38 Ladds Lane
Cost: $12 per person
Info/tickets: 603-608-9487 / www.eppingtheater.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
KINGSTON: Walking at Chase Field
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Join Michelle and walk around the track at Chase Field. This is a casual group where anyone can join at any time. All are welcome.
8-9 a.m., Chase Field, Chase Street
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Storytime
Mondays
This story time session features themed stories and crafts. No registration required.
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 0-3)
Mondays
A drop-in unstructured open play group.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise
Monday & Wednesday
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Cards & Coffee for Seniors
Enjoy some friendly card games, conversation, and light refreshments with your neighbors.
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Recreation Center, 24 Main Street
Info: www.kingstonnh.gov
Questions? 603-418-5306
SALEM: Play Group (Ages 3 months – 3 years)
9:30-11:30 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
Questions? Christina: Email: creedy@kelleylibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mah Jongg
Mondays
Community members are welcome to come play. No registration required.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Breakfast with the Director
Come chat with the director. No registration required.
10-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
LONDONDERRY: Children’s Craft (Ages 5+)
Fill clear plastic ornaments with a variety of items to create something fun.
10-10:45 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Registration required: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Tinker Tots Playtime (Ages 1-4)
Mondays
Join for sensory exploration. Sensory play is any activity that stimulates the senses and helps develop cognitive skills.
10 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Messy Monday (Ages 2-6)
Today’s project is gingerbread oobleck.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
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
PELHAM: Stretch
Mondays & Wednesdays
Keep yourself limber and tones with this stretch class. Bring your own mat.
10:15 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $2 donation recommended
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
KINGSTON: Music and Movement
Mondays
Spring into action and bring your little ones to move, sing, and shake a tambourine or bells.
10:30-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Christmas-themed ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
Join for lots of laughs and door prizes.
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Must register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months – 3 years)
Mondays
Join for stories, songs, games and more. No registration required.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Preschool Storytime (Babies/Toddlers)
Mondays
Building toys for toddlers will be out in the meeting room as well as other toys in the Children’s Room 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
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, a strap, and a tennis ball if you have one.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Mondays
Come unwind, de-stress and create every week. Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Line Dancing for Beginners
Mondays
12:30-1:30 p.m., Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Cost: $4 per class, pay as you go
Register: 603-432-8554
EAST KINGSTON: Knit Wits
1 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
PELHAM: Line Dancing
Mondays (no class Dec. 22)
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 recommended donation
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
SALEM: Video Training and Editing
Mondays
Tom from SCTV and Bob Hansen, our computer solutions volunteer, show you how to digitize and edit your old VHS tapes. Archive your family media for future generations. Meetings are held by appointment only the first 4 Mondays of the month.
2-3 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Register: www.salemnh.myrec.com
Info: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
PELHAM: Cardio Drumming
Mondays (no class Dec. 22)
This is a fun workout to music with active drumming. You must have your own equipment.
2:15 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 recommended donation
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
ATKINSON: Questkeepers Session 2 (Grades 4-8)
Embark on legendary quests, solve riddles, discover hidden treasures, and forge your own hero’s path through the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
3:15-4:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Children’s Craft (Ages 5+)
Fill clear plastic ornaments with a variety of items to create something fun.
4-4:45 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Registration required: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
DERRY: Parkinson’s Support Group
No registration required.
5:30-8 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
ATKINSON: The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in America
This well-illustrated lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from when it was outlawed in 17th Century New England through the mid-21st Century, when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Open Meditation
Mondays
Join a group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress. Experience needed.
6-7 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Mellow Monday Evening Yoga
Mondays
This yoga series is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and be sure to bring a mat and water.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Food for Thought
A great way to refine your cooking skills, explore new cuisine, and gather with other foodies. New people always welcome.
6-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
DERRY: Plant-Based Cookbook Group
December’s book will be “The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook” by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: The Most Dangerous Game – On Film (Online)
Join to discuss the various ways the death sport is portrayed on film, from small-scale hunts like Hard Target to spectacles like The Hunger Games, Battle Royale, The Running Man, and Rollerball.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
ATKINSON: Atkinson Historical Society Meeting
7 p.m., Kimball House, 3 Academy Ave.
Info: www.town-atkinsonnh.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Tuesdays & Saturdays
The shop features 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
LONDONDERRY: Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit (Ages 0-18 months)
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.
9-9:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Sing, move, rhyme, and read in this structured, highly-interactive program. No registration required.
9:30-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
9:45 a.m., Emerson Village (available in clubhouse after)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
EAST HAMPSTEAD: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
10-10:30 a.m., East Hampstead Village (Lewis Lane, in front of laundry building
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesday & Thursday
Gentle weight bearing exercise.
10-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Registration required: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, diamond painting, or whatever. Join a great group of people and have fun.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 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 Storytime (Ages 0-walking)
Tuesdays (no program Dec. 30)
Join Miss Jenn for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs. No registration required.
10-10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Bone Builders
Tuesdays
Bone Builders is currently full and there is no wait list.
10-11 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
SANDOWN: Story Time (Ages 3+)
Tuesdays
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
ATKINSON: Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Tuesdays, through Dec. 23
Join for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 5 and under)
Tuesdays
Join for stories, dancing, and songs. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Wiggle Worms Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Join for storytime 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
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Tuesdays
This class is appropriate for all levels of ability. 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
PLAISTOW: Tax Aide Presentation
Learn about exciting news about senior tax returns for 2025 with Peter Beale from Tax Aide.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Must register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months – 3 years)
Mondays
Join for stories, songs, games and more. No registration required.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
11:15-11:45 a.m., Leach Library parking lot, 276 Mammoth Road
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
DERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
12-12:30 p.m., Abbott Court (parking lot behind apartments)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
12:15-2 p.m., Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road Cost: .50 per card
Info: 603-432-8554
DERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
12:45-1:15 p.m., Fairway Apartments (near clubhouse)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
ATKINSON: Film Enthusiast Club
Come discuss “F1 The Movie”, rated PG-13.
1-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Knitting Group
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1-2:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Be Calm and Listen On
Tuesdays
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1:15-1:45 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
HAMPSTEAD: Holiday Simmer Pot & Snowman Tea Light Ornament
Join for a festive holiday crafting experience and create two charming holiday crafts that double as delightful gifts.
2-3 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PELHAM: Snack Attack (Grades 6-12)
Swing by after school to refuel with delicious snacks, hang out with friends, and discover that libraries are so much more than just books. It’s a snacking paradise you won’t want to miss.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Come and play with friends. Fun for all ages.
3-5 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Fused Glass Ornament Workshop (Ages 8+)
All supplies are included. Your glass creation will be taken to be fired and returned to the library.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $15 per student / materials fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Art Club
Each meeting kids will focus on different skill sets with a new art project, led by Micayla.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Register: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
WINDHAM: Rocky the Reading Dog (Ages 5-12)
Read to a dog programs are the perfect way for kids to work on their literacy skills and build confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment.
3:30-4:30 p.m., by appointment, Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Registration required: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Project Wild (Ages 8-18)
Join to dissect simulated owl pellets to find out what owls eat and how they fit into the food chain. Work together, explore real evidence, and uncover the hidden stories behind owl diets and hunting habits.
4-5 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Registration required: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Ornament Decorating for Kids (Ages 5+)
Participants will be using acrylic paint so dress appropriately.
4 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Bite Club: Edible Cookie Dough (Grades 1-4)
Bite Club is a fun, hands-on cooking program. This month mix, stir, and scoop up some yummy fun! Learn how to make edible cookie dough—no oven needed.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
Tuesdays
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games.
4:30-5:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Knitting and Handcrafting Club
Tuesdays
Bring your latest project and come chat with with other crafters. This is not an instructional group but members are often willing to share a little advice to get you started.
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.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Forty-fives Card Game
Tuesdays
6 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6985 / www.hampsteaducc.org
PELHAM: Tech Talk
Topic to be determined.
6 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Adult Fused Glass Ornament Workshop
No special art skills are required and all supplies are included. Your glass creation will be taken to be fired and returned to the library.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $15 per student / materials fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays
Adventure will start at 1st level. Reach out to Ben (bmaynard@kelleylibrary.org) with any questions.
6-8 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
DERRY: Friends of the Library Bi-Monthly Meeting
The Friends of the Derry Public Libraries meetings every other month. Joining the Friends organization supports both libraries with programming help and museum passes.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, Meeting Room B.
Info: 603-432-7186 / www.taylorlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Holiday Simmer Pot & Snowman Tea Light Ornament
Join for a festive holiday crafting experience and create two charming holiday crafts that double as delightful gifts.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
EXETER: General Federation of Women’s Clubs New Hampshire
Club meetings are held every second Thursday of the month from September to May.
7 p.m., Exeter Senior Center, 30 Court Street
Info: www.eagfwc.org
HAMPSTEAD: Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays
7 p.m., Hampstead Congressional Church, 61 Main Street
Info: www.hampsteaducc.org
PELHAM: Holiday Handbell Concert
Enjoy holiday tunes played by the local handbell choir. All are welcome.
7 p.m., Sherburne Hall, 14 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org