May 2023 Newsletter
Celebrate Star Wars Day at Leach Library on Thursday, May 4!
At 3:00 p.m., teens and tweens in grades 4-12 can learn the ways of the Force at Jedi Academy. During this one-hour program, students will have blaster training and lightsaber fencing practice. They will also build their own paper starfighter.
 
At 4:30 p.m., kid crafters are invited to make a pool noodle lightsaber craft in the library meeting room. Crafts will be provided, and staff will be available to offer assistance.
 
At 6:30 p.m., join the library staff for a showing of Star Wars IV: A New Hope (rated PG) in the library meeting room. Snacks will be provided, and all attendees will be entered to win a raffle prize.
 
Registration is required for each program and begins on Thursday, April 27. To register, please visit the main desk or call the library at (603) 432-1132.
May Display: Health Science 
Eat & flourish : how food supports emotional well-being
by Mary Beth Albright

Journalist Mary Beth Albright draws on cutting-edge research to explain the food/mood connection. She redefines "emotional eating" based on the science, revealing how eating triggers biological responses that affect humans' emotional states both immediately and long-term.
Clean : the new science of skin
by James Hamblin

A lively introduction to the new science of skin microbes and probiotics draws on expert and alternative-treatment insights to clarify contradictory recommendations and explain how to cultivate a healthy and natural biome for optimal skin health.
Adult Programs
To register, visit the main desk or call the library at (603) 432-1132.
Crafternoon
On Wednesday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m., visit the Leach Library for the monthly crafting social hour for adults called Crafternoon. Bring your own craft project and supplies, and work alongside other local crafters. No registration is required. There will not be a meeting in July and August. For more information, call the library at (603) 432-1132.
Best Bike Rides in New England
On Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m., join author and professor David Sobel for a presentation on bike riding in New England. In this talk, Professor Sobel will discuss some of his favorite bike rides, various factors he takes into consideration when planning a ride, how to design rides using online tools, and the importance of incorporating bike riding into one’s personal wellness regimen. 
 
David Sobel is a Professor Emeritus in the Education Department at Antioch University in Keene, NH. His most recent book, Best Bike Rides in New England, focuses on backroads biking. 
 
Registration is required and opens Thursday, May 4.
Library After Dark
On Friday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m., Leach Library will host a special after-hours movie night in the main reading room! Join Peter Quill, Groot, and friends on an intergalactic adventure during a showing of Guardians of the Galaxy, the 2014 Marvel film (rated PG-13), along with refreshments and raffle prizes. Registration is required and opens on Friday, May 12.
 
 Clay Tile Workshop with
Rick Hamelin
On Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., artist Rick Hamelin will present his family-friendly, hands-on clay tile workshop. Each participant will use self-hardening clay and non-toxic acrylic paint to create a colorful tile project. There is no glazing or kiln firing involved, so participants can take the tile home after the program.
 
Rick Hamelin has been potting since 1976. He has taught and worked in museums and currently lectures and demonstrates on pottery throughout New England.
 
This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 17.
Young Adult Programs
To register, visit the main desk or call the library at (603) 432-1132.
Teen Advisory Board 
Teens, let your voice be heard at the next Leach Library Teen Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, May 2 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the young adult section of the library. Teens in grades 6-12 discuss the issues related specifically to teen use of the library. Each meeting includes snacks.
Block by Block Coding Club
The Block by Block Coding Club will offer tweens and teens the opportunity to learn coding skills on and off-screen with games and activities on Wednesday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m. in the Leach Library Meeting Room. 
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, May 24.
Explorers Workshop: What's the Buzz 
Tweens and teens are invited to the Leach Library Meeting Room on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. to explore the world of pollinators and flowers. During the one-hour workshop, students will learn about the different parts of flowers and how they are pollinated. There will be a pollination game and other activities including a flower smash art project. This program is open to ages 9-14. Registration is required and begins on Saturday, May 6.
 
Leach Library
276 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053
(603) 432-1132

https://www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library