FRIDAY, APRIL 5
PLAISTOW: Cards and Cribbage
Fridays
8 a.m. — 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
KINGSTON: Meditation
Fridays
Experience needed. Join a group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Think Outside The Box (Ages 3+)
Each week they’ll have different materials and STEM toys to work with and a different challenge to work on.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Family Storytime on the Patio
Join Mr. Ray for an all ages family storytime featuring fun stories and songs.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST KINGSTON: Story Hour
This is a continuation of the previous Friday Story Hour, meaning the same books and crafts will be used.
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Busy Bears (Ages 3-6)
Come explore some terrific books, move to some wiggly music, sing some fun songs, interact with their parent/special someone and create some cute crafts.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Cribbage
Fridays
Come in to play Cribbage! All are welcome.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Puzzle Group
Fridays
Have fun putting together jigsaw puzzles with friends.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Get Crafty
This month participants will be making a wooden “Hello Spring” wall or door sign.
10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Cost: $5 per person
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Let’s Play Mah Jongg
Experienced players only please!
1-4:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Library Look & Find (All ages)
Fridays
Can you find the toy hidden in the Children’s Room? Stop in and see if you can spot them for a prize!
1-4 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Friday Matinee
Come watch a screening of “The Color Purple.”
1-3 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
NEWTON: Yarn Club
Fridays
Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or similar project & work on it in the company of other crafters.
1 p.m., Gale Library, 16 S. Main St.
Info: 603-382-4691 / www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks
Movie title TBA.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks Jr. (Ages 6+)
Come watch “Wish” on the big screen with popcorn.
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
EXETER: Exeter LitFest Kick Off
Groove to a live jazz concert performance by Portsmouth’s own Sharon Jones. Also, there will be Mocktails by Shelby, and lots of snacks from local eateries. And to add some bookish fun, visit themed party rooms by genre – beware the undead pet semetary! Come alone, or bring your whole book group.
7-8:30 p.m., Exeter Public Library, Chestnut Street
Info/schedule: www.ExeterLitFest.com