THURSDAY, APRIL 18
PLAISTOW: Spring Special for Seniors
Come enjoy breakfast snacks at 9 a.m. followed by entertainment and dancing from 9:30-10:30. Raffles and door prizes.
9 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Must sign up; call Joyce: 603-382-9276
Meals on Wheels lunch will be served; must call Ann-Marie at 603-382-5995
Info: www.vicgearydropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Toddler Play Group (Ages 0-2)
Miss Jenn or Miss April will share a story and provide a craft or sensory activity. The majority of this time will be unstructured, with a variety of toys to play and interact with.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Yoga for Everyone
A gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing.
9:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per person
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Community Knitters
All are welcome to join each week to knit for charity.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Toddler Storytime
10 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
DERRY: Mother Goose on the Loose! (Ages 12-36 Months)
This storytime engages young children using music, finger plays, props, and movement.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: ServiceLink Appointments
A representative from ServiceLink will be at the library to help with a variety of programs.
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Appointment required: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
A gentle weight-bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Must register: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SANDOWN: Mahjong — Drop-In
Come play this fun and ever-challenging game played with tiles. American Mahjong is similar to the card game Rummy. New players are always welcome!
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SALEM: Bone Builders
Bone Builders is a proven exercise program to strengthen your muscles and bones, building bone density especially for people with osteoporosis. All are welcome.
10 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
ATKINSON: Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-4)
Some story times are too long! Some classes are too easy. Sensory Story Time is just right for your little one who is almost ready for full story time but may still be challenged by so much structure.
10:15-11 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time
Stories, dancing and songs for children under age 5. Space is limited! Please pick up free tickets from the Children’s Desk. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive tickets.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Ready-2-Rock (Ages 6+)
Watch your child fall in love with music through energizing songs and games.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Toddler Time (Toddlers/Preschool)
Thursdays
Drop into the Children’s Room and play with the stations they’ve set up for you. They’ll have building toys, sensory bins and bags, and more!
11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime
Your children will love the stories, songs, and crafts at this story time!
11:30 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Call to register: 603-382-6733
Info: www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
KINGSTON: Adult Craft
Held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Come in and create a fun craft!
11:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
BRENTWOOD: Free Community Luncheon
The free lunch is always held on the third Thursday, and it always features great food and wonderful fellowship around the tables.
12 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road
Cost: Free; donations gratefully accepted
Info: 603-679-5259
HAMPSTEAD: Third Thursday Book Club
The Library’s Third Thursday Book Club meets to discuss “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell.
1-3 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
ATKINSON: Elementary Explorers (Grades 1-3)
Do you love science? Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy doing experiments? Then this is the class for you!
3:30-4:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Just Craftn’ Around
Thursdays
Join a group of fun folks and work on your craft project. Looking for help knitting, then this is the group for you.
4 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 3-5)
Bring food in a brown bag and be ready for talking! Drinks and treats will be served, so get your book and join us! Books can be picked up in the children’s room.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Diving for Fossils
Join Ron Watson as he talks about diving in southwest Florida one of the most fossil rich areas of the Americas. He will share what it is like to dive for fossils and the fascinating stories he learned about the fossils.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: The Genealogy Workshop
A meet up group for all those who are currently working on or are ready to begin their genealogy research. The group will meet at the Library and sometimes visit next door with the Atkinson Historic Society.
6-7:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Narcan Administering Info Seminar
All are welcome.
6 p.m., Derry Friendship Center, 6 Railroad Ave
Info: www.thederryfriendshipcenter.org
KINGSTON: Thursday Night Book Club
Thursdays
Led by Dr. John Chandler, this group meets weekly. Contact the library to find out the current book.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
LONDONDERRY: Book Sale
Please call the library to check if the Book Sale Room will be open prior to your visit.
6-7:45 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Adult Craft Night
Celebrate Earth Day and learn how to make your own natural cleaners including bathroom cleaner and all purpose cleaner.
6 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
WINDHAM: April STEAM (Ages 6-11)
How do we make a light bulb work? We will answer this question and more during this monthly STEAM program!
6-7 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Must register: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Evening Mah Jongg
6:30-7:45 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Peer Support Group
Every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Topics include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety and suicide.
6:30 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Questions? Dana Charest: 603-303-3539
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
EAST KINGSTON: Yoga Class
Thursdays
Bring your mat and any other props you’d like.
7 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Cost: $10 per class
Registration required: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
PLAISTOW: Cards and Cribbage
Fridays
8 a.m. — 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
KINGSTON: Cards, Coffee & Conversation
Come enjoy coffee, games, treats and fun for free!
9:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kingston Recreation Center, 24 Main Street
Info: 603-418-5306 / www.kingstonnh.org
KINGSTON: Meditation
Fridays
Experience needed. Join a group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Think Outside The Box (Ages 3+)
Each week they’ll have different materials and STEM toys to work with and a different challenge to work on.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Family Storytime on the Patio
Join Mr. Ray for an all ages family storytime featuring fun stories and songs.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST KINGSTON: Story Hour
This is a continuation of the previous Friday Story Hour, meaning the same books and crafts will be used.
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
NEWTON: Book Review Circle
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month. All are welcome.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 S. Main Street
Info: 603-382-4691 / www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
PLAISTOW: Busy Bears (Ages 3-6)
Come explore some terrific books, move to some wiggly music, sing some fun songs, interact with their parent/special someone and create some cute crafts.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Cribbage
Fridays
Come in to play Cribbage! All are welcome.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Puzzle Group
Fridays
Have fun putting together jigsaw puzzles with friends.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
WINDHAM: Instrument Petting Zoo (Ages 0-5)
Drop in to experiment with play and sound with several instruments.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
DERRY: CONNECT at Derry Public Library (Ages 0-6)
Connect with other families, make a child-friendly craft, enjoy snacks, stories, and useful parenting tips and resources followed by an interactive playtime.
11-11:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
ATKINSON: Let’s Play Mah Jongg
Experienced players only please!
1-4:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Library Look & Find (All ages)
Fridays
Can you find the toy hidden in the Children’s Room? Stop in and see if you can spot them for a prize!
1-4 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
NEWTON: Yarn Club
Fridays
Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or similar project & work on it in the company of other crafters.
1 p.m., Gale Library, 16 S. Main Street
Info: 603-382-4691 / www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks
Movie title TBA.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Friday Afternoon Book Group (Hybrid)
The group reads a variety of books. All are welcome.
1:30-2:30 p.m., via Zoom or in-person, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PLAISTOW: Artastic Art Club (Ages 6+)
Young artists will explore the art of famous artists in history, different mediums, process art and more. Artists will create a masterpiece of their own.
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PORTSMOUTH: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
This year’s films combine exceptional filmmaking, breathtaking cinematography, and compelling storytelling to inform and inspire about the power of the natural world. Attendees can expect award-winning films about nature, outdoor adventure, conservation, wildlife, environmental issues, agriculture, and more.
7 p.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Cost: $24 per person
Tickets: www.themusichall.org
Questions? 603-436-2400
EPPING: ‘Portsmouth in the Civil War’
7:15 p.m., Harvey-Mitchell Library, 151 Main Street
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: ww.cwrt-nh.org
Questions? Bill: 978-994-4717
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
PLAISTOW: Town Wide Clean Up Day
From 8:30-11 a.m. meet at the Gazebo, behind Town Hall, to collect specially-marked garbage bags before heading out to pick up trash in your neighborhood.
Info: 603-382-5200, ext. 204 / Email: recreation@plaistow.com
ATKINSON: Bulk Shredding Event
Hosted by Atkinson Women’s Civic Club, rain or shine!
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street
Cost: $10 per box (standard size = 9H X 11W X 14L)
Info: Roni Riley: 603-362-9269
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
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
ATKINSON: Bulk Shredding Event
Atkinson Women’s Civic Club welcomes you to bring your shredding to be done on-site. All funds raised go back to the community through their various programs.
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street
Info: www.awcc-nh.org
PLAISTOW: Red Cross Blood Drive
Volunteer greeters are always welcome!
9 a.m. — 2 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Preregister: www.redcrossblood.org
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Stitched with Love
Stitched with Love charitable quilt sewers meet to create items for groups of people (or animals) in need. They have provided items such as quilts, chemo caps, fidget mats, children’s loveys, and shelter pet beds, and more.
9:30 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
CONCORD: Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
Browse educational exhibits, see live animals, big fish, and trained falcons. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and BB gun shooting. Watch retriever dogs in action, get creative with hands-on craft activities, plus, check out food truck alley!
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Fish & Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive
Info: www.wildnh.com
DANVILLE: Drive-Through Rabies Clinic
All communities are welcome. Dogs must be leashed, cats must be in carriers. Bring previous rabies certificate.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Safety Complex, 206 Main Street
Cost: $20 for rabies vaccine, $40 for microchip
Questions? Danville Police Dept: 603-382-9403
DANVILLE: Friends of Colby Memorial Library Meeting
Join the Friends of the Library at their monthly meeting. The Friends of the Library are ambassadors of the library helping spread the word about our services and also raising money to be donated to the library for programs, museum passes, and more.
10 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Book Sale
Please call the library to check if the Book Sale Room will be open prior to your visit.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
SANDOWN: Crafting Corner
A drop in program to socialize with other crafters and work on whatever piece you are currently creating!
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
DANVILLE: Cookbook Club
Come join the Cookbook Club as they share dishes with a monthly theme. They have lots of great cookbooks and magazines to get you inspired.
11:30 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
SANDOWN: Trivia Game (Virtual)
1-2:30 p.m., via Zoom, Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register for link: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
HAMPSTEAD: Folded Book Art Workshop
Using upcycled paperbacks, Ana will guide us in the relaxing artform of book folding. This is a folding basics class, and crafters will be provided a paperback book to work with. You will walk away with a craft, an understanding of how to fold books, and inspire for future creations!
1:30-2:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
SEABROOK: Bingo
Saturdays
Doors open at 3 p.m., bingo sheets go on sale at 4 p.m. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. and closes after intermission. The kitchen also holds raffles and proceeds go to help Seabrook children and families in need.
3 p.m., Seabrook Firemans Hall, Route 286 (Collins Street)
Info: www.facebook.com/Local2847
NEWTON: Meat Raffle
Hampstead Lions Club welcomes you to join the fun by playing Bingo for your chance to win some delicious meat prizes!
6 p.m., Country Pond Fish & Game Club, 82 Pond Street
MANCHESTER: Piano Concert
Celebrated for his stunning musicianship and dazzling stage presence, American pianist Brian Woods has emerged as an exciting performer of international acclaim.
7:30 p.m., Dana Center, 100 Saint Anselm Drive
Cost: $45 per person Tickets/info: 603-641-7700 / tickets.anselm.edu
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