TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
PELHAM: Adult Book Discussion
The group will meet to discuss “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah.
11 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PELHAM: Word Play (Ages 8-12)
Discover all the ways you can play with words! We will experiment with storytelling, character creation, poetry, riddles, pop-up books, stand-up comedy skits, and so much more.
11:30 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SALEM: Munchable Mentions
11:30 a.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Cost: $3 suggested donation
Register by Sept. 17: 603-890-2190 / www.salemnh.myrec.com
LONDONDERRY: Guitar Circle
Tuesdays
12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554
KINGSTON: Sit & Stitch Knitting Group
Tuesdays
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
BEDFORD: Overeaters Anonymous
Tuesdays
Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets.
9-10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Road (use rear doors for access to the meeting room in the church basement)
Questions? 603-289-8476
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
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Tuesdays
Mother Goose is on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading.
9:30-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Step Into Music (Ages 3-5)
Celebrate early childhood with songs, stories, games, and movement.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join for a gentle weight-bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Registration required: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
NEWTON: Storytime
Tuesdays
Join for 3 books on a theme, play a game, and do a craft. September’s themes are Back-to-School, Fairytales, Dinosaurs, Autumn, and Pumpkins.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: 603-382-4691 / www.galelibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Wiggles and Giggles Storytime (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. Our themed story and craft times are designed to encourage the development of early literacy skills and build friendships with others.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Tuesdays
Children and their caregivers are invited to join for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 0-4)
Tuesdays
Join for stories, dancing and songs.
10:30 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Tuesdays
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 (18 months – 3 years)
Join for stories, songs, games and more.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
Open to crochet, coloring, diamond painting, or whatever your hobby!
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Tai Chi
Tuesdays (no class Sept. 29)
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $4 per class
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Red Cross Blood Drive
Preregister at RedCrossBlood.org.
1-6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Snack Attack (Grades 6-12)
Snacks are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
2:30-3 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PELHAM: Gather for Magic: A Magic for Gathering Meet-Up (Grades 6-12)
Join the library to play Magic the Gathering. Never played before, that’s okay, the library has cards, and seasoned players on staff to help you learn the basics.
2:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Come play chess. Fun for all ages.
3 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Beginner’s Cursive Club (Ages 9+)
This small group meets weekly to learn how to write in cursive—and how to read it. Strengthening cursive skills can lead to better grades, improved information processing, stronger reading and math achievement, and valuable workplace skills later on.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Let’s Draw (Ages 6+)
Join Miss Jenn for a fun, guided drawing activity where artists will follow step-by-step instructions to create their own masterpiece.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Afterschool Fun Club
4-4:45 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PELHAM: Read to a Dog
Books will be available to read to Blondie, a certified therapy dog, or you are welcome to bring one that you are reading at home.
5 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
DANVILLE: Knitting and Handcrafting Club
Tuesdays
Bring your latest project and come chat with other crafters.
6-7 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
SALEM: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+)
Mondays
No experience needed. No registration required.
6-8 p.m., Kelly Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
DERRY: 1001 Books Before You Die Book Group
Each month participants will read and discuss a book from the Peter Boxall list.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: Tolkien Trivia
Test your knowledge against Tolkien expert, Octavia. There will be tough questions, fun questions (some about the animated movies) and prizes.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays
7 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6985 / www.hampsteaducc.org