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Lucky Duck Search-and-Find Beginning on Monday, March 11 and continuing through Saturday, March 23, a variety of fun rubber ducks will be hidden around the Leach Library. If you spot one of our Lucky Ducks, bring it to the main desk or the children’s desk. The duck will be yours to keep, and you will receive a voucher for a free book from the book sale room. Search high and low to find your Lucky Duck!
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Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit On Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning on March 5 and continuing through April 9, Leach Library will offer a story time program for babies 0-18 months old. This introduction to story time 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.
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Wiggle Worms Second session added! Due to popular demand, Leach Library will be offering a second session of Wiggle Worms! On Tuesday or Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning on March 5 and continuing through April 10, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the Leach Library for story time with songs, rhymes, books, and more. This program is designed for ages 2-3, but older children are welcome to join in.
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Saturday Craft: Paint Your Own Suncatcher Looking for a relaxing Saturday activity? Look no further! Stop by the Leach Library on Saturday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m. to paint your very own suncatcher. This event is open to all ages. Registration is limited to 40 participants and opens on Saturday, March 2. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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Youth Art Contest Winners The Londonderry Arts Council's Youth Art Contest winners will be on display at the library during March and April. Take a walk around the main reading room to browse the local student artwork. For more information about the annual contest, visit LondonderryArtsCouncil.org.
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Spring Oobleck On Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. Leach Library staff will be on hand to help children 4 and older make oobleck. Using only water and cornstarch, children will learn how to make this fun concoction that is both a solid and liquid. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 13.
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Duplo Budding Builders Duplo Budding Builders will be meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. Participants will create using larger Duplo blocks. This program is designed for younger Lego enthusiasts ages 0-5. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 14.
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Building Buddies Join the Leach Library staff on Thursday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. for a Lego program designed for ages 6 and up. Each month, there will be a fun theme and time to create using the library’s Legos. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 14.
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Tinker Time Join Leach Library staff on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. for Tinker Time. A variety of toys and games from the Library of Things will be provided for children to try. Registration is recommended and begins Saturday, March 23. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1127.
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Space Rangers Get ready to blast off into a new adventure on Thursday, March 7 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Leach Library Meeting Room. During this one-hour, space-themed program, students age 9-14 will explore different space science topics through hands-on activities and games. This month’s focus will be on the upcoming total solar eclipse! Registration is required and begins on Thursday, February 29.
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Apple Byte Tournament Teens and tweens are invited to an intro to e-sports video game tournament on Saturday, March 16 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Leach Library Meeting Room. During this program, students age 9-18 will play Rocket League in a series of rounds on the Nintendo Switch platform. The tournament style and lineup will be announced at the start of the tournament. Door prizes and awards will be handed out to players while supplies last. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and begins on Saturday, March 9.
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IMAX Hubble Film Screening On Monday, March 25 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., viewers of all ages are invited to a special presentation of IMAX Hubble in the Leach Library Meeting Room. During this 45-minute video, viewers will get an up-close view of the Hubble Space Telescope and the universe. All participants will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses while supplies last to view the upcoming solar eclipse. Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 18.
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Coding Club & Maker LabOn Wednesday, March 27 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., students in grades 4-8 will be able to explore in a variety of coding exercises and programs including using screen-free coding robots, independent online coding, and other guided activities. An assortment of art supplies and building materials will also be available for creative expression open to all participants. This program is open to participants age 9-14. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, March 20.
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Saturday Concert with Bob DePaolo Join Leach Library staff on Saturday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. for a free concert performed by New Hampshire musician Bob DePaolo. By combining the flute, keyboard, conga drums, and harmonica, DePaolo interprets the music of Jethro Tull, Dylan, Santana, Vanity Fair, Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and others in a one-man band format. The Friends of the Leach Library will be selling snacks and baked goods at this event. They will accept cash or checks. Registration is limited to 75 people and opens on Saturday, March 30. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. |
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Save the Date! *Registration is required and opens one week in advance.
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Monday, April 8, 2:00 - 4:30pm Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Monday, April 15 at 4:30pm Spring Cookie Decorating* Wednesday, April 17 at 4:00pm New Hampshire Audubon* Sponsored by Londonderry's Cross Farm Book Club Monday, April 22 at 1:00pm Earth Day Celebration* (for children, tweens, and teens) Tuesday, April 23 at 4:30pm Magician Mike Bent* Friday, April 26 at 6:00pm Library After Dark: The LEGO Movie (rated PG)* Saturday, May 4 at 10:00am Star Wars Day Ewok Catapult* Saturday, May 11 at 12:00pm Family Yoga with Lauren Young* Thursday, May 16 at 6:00pm, McDermott Field (LAFA Complex) Bird of Prey Demonstration with Monadnock Falconry Rain date: Thursday, May 30 at 6:00pm Monday, May 20 from 10:00am - 7:00pm Puzzle and Board Game Exchange (collecting May 13-18)
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