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Leach Library Community Survey We want to hear from you! A community survey will be available from April 1 through May 31. Survey participants can enter a raffle at the end of the online survey or at the library’s main desk for a chance to win one of two $50 Market Basket gift cards. Limit one entry per person. The link to the survey will be posted on the library’s website and Facebook page. Paper copies will be available at the library. For more information, please call the library.
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April Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed on Thursday, April 13 for training.
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The Leach Library Puzzle Exchange is back by popular demand! From Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 8, drop off your jigsaw puzzle donations at the main desk during library operating hours. The library will accept gently-used jigsaw puzzles for any age with any size, shape, and piece count. In exchange, library staff will provide a voucher indicating how many puzzles you contributed. On Monday, April 10, return to the library with your voucher between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to select your new puzzles! Questions? Give us a call!
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Ex libris : a comic
by Matt Madden
"Ex Libris revolves around a character trapped in a room with nothing but a futon and a bookcase full of comics. As they peruse covers and read stories, they begin to suspect that the comics contain hidden messages and a threat. Fiction and reality blur as the reader becomes convinced the key is to be found between the panels of the strange books."
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The library : a fragile history
by Andrew Pettegree
This history of the library, from the ancient world to the digital age, introduces readers to the antiquarians and the philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections.
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To register, visit the main desk or call the library at (603) 432-1132.
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Crafternoon On Wednesday, April 12 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. For more information, call the library. Peking and the Mystics On Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m., musical group Peking and the Mystics will give an a cappella performance. Their eclectic repertoire, comprised of original arrangements by the group members themselves, incorporates jazz, swing, doo-wop, and pop music of many decades ranging from the 1890s to the 2000s. Peking and the Mystics consists of Gene Blake, Andrew Cranin, Chris Parker, David Pratt, and Tim Vaill. They have toured nationally and internationally (including trips to the Far East and South America), recorded four CDs, appeared on television and radio, and been featured in national print media. Registration is required and begins on Friday, April 14.
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Theodore Roosevelt and the Last Frontier On Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Kurk Dorsey, Professor of History and Liberal Studies at the University of New Hampshire, will present a talk on Theodore Roosevelt. The presentation will explore several international disputes that were shaped by Roosevelt’s presidency, as well as their implications for the conservation movement. Dr. Dorsey holds a PhD in History from Yale University and is currently the History Department Chair at the University of New Hampshire. Required registration begins on Tuesday, April 18. Library After Dark On Friday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m., Leach Library will host a special after-hours movie night in the main reading room! Join the library staff for a showing of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, the 2022 feature film based on the children’s book by Bernard Waber (rated PG), along with refreshments and raffle prizes. Registration is required and opens on Friday, April 21.
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Save the Date: Thursday, May 4th 3:00 p.m. Young Adult Jedi Academy 4:30 p.m. Children's Light Saber Craft 6:30 p.m. Movie: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (rated PG) Registration is required and opens Thursday, April 27.
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To register, visit the main desk or call the library at (603) 432-1132.
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Explorers Workshop: Rock On! On Saturday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m., participants in grades 4-8 will dig into the world of geology by exploring rocks in the Leach Library Meeting Room! During the one-hour workshop, students will learn about the different types of rock formations and identify a variety of rocks and minerals during exciting rock-themed activities. The workshop will end with a fun rock painting craft! Registration is required and begins on Saturday, March 25.
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Teen Advisory Board Want to help plan programs for teens at the library? Would you like to help choose which books, games, and magazines are added to the young adult collections? Do you want volunteer hours? Let your voice be heard! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the Leach Library Young Adult Area to discuss the issues related specifically to teen use of the library on Tuesday, April 4 at 3:00 p.m. No registration is required, and snacks will be provided.
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Escape from the Hidden Library On Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m., teens in grade 6-12 will work together in small groups during this escape-room-inspired program to complete library-themed challenges. Journey to the hidden office in the basement archives of the library. Navigate through the archivist's files, unlock clues, and discover forgotten secrets. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, April 4.
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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, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Leach Library Meeting Room. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, April 19.
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Friends Raffle Basket Stop by the library in April to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a movie-themed gift basket from the Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library. Raffle tickets are one dollar each and can be purchased at the main desk. All proceeds will help support the library.
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Museum Passes Before visiting a local museum or attraction, remember to check and see if you can get discounted admission with a Leach Library museum pass or coupon! Passes are available for over a dozen locations including the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Philharmonic, Zoo New England, and more. For a complete list, visit the library’s website or stop by the main circulation desk. Call the library to check availability and reserve a pass.
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Leach Library cardholders have free access to Mango Languages, which offers online courses for over 70 world languages and dialects. You can also download courses for on-the-go learning with the Mango app. Get started by following the link on our Online Collections & Databases webpage.
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