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Solar Eclipse Glasses The Leach Library has a limited supply of eclipse glasses to give out during the following programs and activities. Please note solar eclipse glasses are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of one pair of glasses per person. 1. Attend Space Rangers on Thursday, March 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m. For ages 9-13. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 14. To register, visit the library’s online calendar or call (603) 432-1132. 2. Attend IMAX Hubble Presentation on Monday, March 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m. For all ages. Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 18. To register, visit the library’s online calendar or call (603) 432-1132. 3. Stop by the Leach Library Main Desk beginning Monday, April 1 through Monday, April 8 during regular hours. Glasses will be available in the morning and afternoon on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last and cannot be reserved. Limit of one pair of glasses per person. 4. Attend the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, 2:00-4:30 p.m. For all ages. View the eclipse on the library lawn or watch live coverage of the eclipse in the meeting room. Registration is not required. Glasses will be available while supplies last.
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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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A crown of ivy and glass
by Claire Legrand
Gemma, the only Ashbourne to possess magic meets the extremely handsome Talan d'Astier, the only survivor of a family who dabbled in forbidden magic, in the first novel of a new trilogy.
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Always remember : Ben's Story
by Mary Balogh
The ton suspiciously gossips about the bastard son of the Earl of Stratton who embarks on a friendship with Lady Jennifer, left unable to walk by a childhood illness, in the third novel of the series following Remember Me.
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Pure wit : the revolutionary life of Margaret Cavendish
by Francesca Peacock
Shining on a light on the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—17th century writer who pioneered the science fiction novel, this biography of the brilliant, courageous proto-feminist largely forgotten by history chronicles her complex and controversial life.
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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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Saturday Craft: Paint Your Own Suncatcher (all ages) 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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Crafternoon Drop in to Crafternoon, a monthly 90-minute meet-up for crafters at the Leach Library! On Wednesday, March 13 at 4:00 p.m., bring your own craft project and supplies, and work alongside other local crafters. No registration is required. For more information, call the library.
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Coffee Tasting with Mill City Roasting Calling all coffee lovers! On Monday, March 18 at 9:30 a.m., Londonderry’s own Mill City Roasting will provide a free coffee tasting at the Leach Library. Refreshments will be served. Registration is limited to 15 adults (ages 18+) and opens on Monday, March 11. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardner Jane Raymond Join UNH Extension Master Gardener Jane Raymond for a presentation on vegetable gardening at the Leach Library on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn principles and practices for successful vegetable gardening, how to plan a garden to produce lots of high-quality vegetables, how to expend less energy on maintenance of the garden, and how to use fewer chemical inputs. Jane Raymond became a Master Gardener in the spring of 2022 after retiring from forty-five years of teaching high school biology and chemistry. Jane was a farmer at a very young age, training animals, and helping with farm work. These early experiences fostered a love of plants and animals and led to an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in biology. This program series has been generously sponsored by the Green Team of Londonderry. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 21. To register, visit the library’s online calendar or call the library.
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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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Film Discussion: Dune It’s like a book discussion but with a movie! Watch the 2021 science fiction movie Dune (rated PG-13) at home and then come to the Leach Library on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss it. Light refreshments will be served. Registration opens on Tuesday, March 26 and is limited to 15 participants. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. Copies of the DVD will be available to check out at the library’s main desk.
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Read Local at Pasquale's Join Leach Library staff at Pasquale’s Ristorante on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Lori Nelson Spielman’s novel The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany over good food and drinks! Pasquale’s is located at 87 Nashua Road in Londonderry. Individuals are responsible for their own food and drink. Registration opens on Monday, March 11 and is limited to 15 participants. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132. Copies of the book will be available to check out at the library’s main desk.
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Cookbook Potluck: The Mediterranean Love to cook and bake? Then this is the perfect program for you! Join Leach Library staff on Friday, April 12 at 11:30 a.m. for a Mediterranean potluck. Prepare and share a recipe from either The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh or The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. The library cannot guarantee each dish’s ingredients or accurate preparation. Food served at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens. Registration is limited to 15 participants and begins on Friday, March 8. Please visit the library’s main desk to reserve a recipe and check out a cookbook.
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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. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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Apple Bytes 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. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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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. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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Block by Block Coding Club and Maker Lab On 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. To register, visit the library’s online event calendar or call (603) 432-1132.
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Save the Date: Puzzle & Board Game Exchange The Leach Library Puzzle Exchange is returning in May and will now include board games! From Monday, May 13 through Saturday, May 18, drop off your jigsaw puzzle and board game donations at the main circulation desk during library operating hours. The library will accept gently-used jigsaw puzzles and board games for any age. In exchange, the library staff will provide a voucher indicating how many puzzles and games you contributed. On Monday, May 20, return to the library with your voucher between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to select your new puzzles and games! For further information, call the library at (603) 432-1132.
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Save the Date *Registration is required and opens one week in advance unless otherwise noted.
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Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00pm Leach Library Board of Trustees Meeting (open to the public) Monday, March 11 at 1:00pm Friends of the Leach Library Meeting (open to the public) Monday, April 8, 2:00 - 4:30pm Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm Open Mic Night Friday, April 26 at 6:00pm Library After Dark: The LEGO Movie (rated PG)* Monday, April 29 at 6:00pm Gentle Yoga for Adults with Lauren Young* Monday, May 6 at 6:00pm Londonderry's Historical Houses with Dr. David Ellis* 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
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