MONDAY, MAY 13
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Playdough Palooza
10-10:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Mahjong – Drop In
Thursdays
New players are always welcome!
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SANDOWN: Messy Monday
Join us for child-centered, creative exploration!
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Toddlers/Preschool)
Building toys will be out, as well as other activities such as coloring, Lego table, train table, kitchen set, and more!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Blood Drive
The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Preregister: 1-800-RED-CROSS / www.redcrossblood.org
KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga Series
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, strap, and a tennis ball if you have one. Class size is limited; first come – first served.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Bethany Communities Golf Outing
Registration during buffet lunch followed by a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. On-course competition and awards will be presented along with opportunities for raffle prizes and silent auction items.
12 p.m., Atkinson Resort & Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive
Cost: $175 Early bird (before April 15) or $185 per player; $50 for dinner only option
Register: www.bethanycommunities.org / Proceeds benefit The Friends of Bethany Community Services
Questions? 978-519-2557
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Come dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads, and coloring books.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Friends of Leach Library Meeting
1-2 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
ATKINSON: Kindergarten Club (Ages 5-6)
Just like a typical storytime, we will read a couple of books, but we will also play games that will build on important skills such as listening and vocabulary and even have an experiment or 2.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: From Page to Plate Cookbook Club
Members will be sampling from the book “America’s Test Kitchen Twentieth Anniversary TV Show Cookbook: Best-Ever Recipes from the Most Successful Cooking Show on TV”.
6-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Meditation Class
Mondays
Experience needed.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Some Assembly Required: Adult Craft Workshop
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Food for Thought
Every month we each pick a recipe from the theme (listed below), prepare the food and meet together to taste and critique.
6-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
DERRY: The Life of Gene Siskel (Virtual)
Look at his early life, his path to film criticism, and his favorite films. Oh, and some fun disagreements with Roger.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
TUESDAY, MAY 14
PLAISTOW: Cards
Tuesdays
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
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
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-2)
Sing, move, rhyme, and read with us in this structured, highly-interactive early literacy program.
9:30-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Bible Study Tuesdays, April 23 to May 28
A six-week discussion on “The Miracles of Jesus”.
10-11:30 a.m., The Meeting House, 80 Route 125
Info: Veronica: 603-401-1209
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join for a gentle weight bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Must register: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
NEWTON: Family Storytime
Tuesdays
Families are invited to join for children’s stories, activities, and songs.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
Questions? 603-382-4691
PLAISTOW: Blood Pressure Screenings
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Walk-ins welcome.
10-11 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
SANDOWN: Kindermusik (Ages 1-2)
Your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with friends while exploring fine and gross motor skills as well as practicing age appropriate social and active listening skills.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Join us for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:15-11 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength and to improve flexibility. This class is appropriate for all levels of ability. It is especially beneficial for those with physical challenges.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
WINDHAM: May Open Play
Stations will include activities that allow children to create, build, and more!
10:30-11:30 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, crosswords? Join this great group and chat while having fun enjoying your hobby.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Sit & Stitch
Tuesdays
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Snack Attack (Grades 6-12)
Come refuel with delicious snacks, hang out with friends, and discover that libraries are so much more than just books. It’s a snacking paradise you won’t want to miss!
2:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Have you been wanting to play chess but don’t have anyone to play with? Come on in and play here!
3 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SEABROOK: Bingo
Tuesdays
Doors open at 3 p.m., Bingo sheets go on sale at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Pull tabs are part of the fun.
3 p.m., American Legion Post 70, Seabrook Firemans Hall, Collins Street
Info: www.post70nh.org
Questions? 603-474-2430 / email: Post70NH@gmail.com
PLAISTOW: Beginners Cursive Writing Club (Ages 9+)
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Kimball Library Trustee Meeting
The public is welcome to attend.
3:45-5:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Tuesday Flix
Tonight’s showing is “She Said”. Pizza will be available for those registered. Donations are appreciated.
5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Boating Safety Course
May 14 and May 16
Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on NH waters must have a valid boating education certificate. Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days.
6-9:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games.
6-7:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Tech Talk: Saving & Finding Files
Learn how a computer’s filing system is organized, how to save files, and how to download and upload files from the cloud.
6 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Granite Fizz: A Rich Story of Bottled Soda in NH
Learn the fascinating story of Plaistow’s role in bringing soda – or tonic – to the masses.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Film Screening and Mental Health Discussion
With the goal to help parents from local communities better understand how to support their children’s mental health, the program features the film, “What I Wish My Parents Knew,” followed by a discussion led by mental health professionals.
6:30-8 p.m., Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main Street
Info: 603-362-5519 / www.atkinsoncc.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
PLAISTOW: Lit to Go for Adults
Do you find yourself asking “what should I read next?” Let us pick for you! Fill out this questionnaire and we will put together a personalized box just for you.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: ‘Coffee Talk’ is Back!
Held every Wednesday
Drop by Plaistow Recreation Department for a refreshing mid-morning coffee break! Enjoy games, cards, crafts, and vibrant conversation. No reservations needed!
10-11:30 a.m., Plaistow Recreation, Town Hall Annex, 14 Elm Street
Questions? Call Jenn at 603-382-5200, ext. 204
SANDOWN: Cribbage
Wednesdays
All skill levels welcome.
10-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Friends of Kimball Library Meeting
All are welcome to attend!
10:15-11:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Needle Crafters
Each Wednesday, this informal gathering is a fun meet-up for those who are currently working on projects or who wish to start one.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Country Line Dancing
Wednesdays
10:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Cost: $5 per person
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga Series
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, strap, and a tennis ball if you have one. Class size is limited; first come – first served.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Early Release Pizza & Movie
The first 40 teens who attend will enjoy Dominoes pizza and drinks.
11:40 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Sew It Up!
Do you like to sew or want to learn to sew? Join us for this super friendly and welcoming group who like to do all sorts of sewing, including crafts, garments and home decorations.
12-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Londonderry Homeschool Co-op
Open to the public.
12-2 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PLAISTOW: Tech Help with Gary
Need help with your laptop, smart phone, or tablet? Schedule yourself some TecHelp with a tech savvy Gary!
12-4 p.m., by appointment, Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Yarn Crafters for Charity
There is great camaraderie amongst our crafters as we gather to make shawls, lap blankets, baby items, hats and scarves (just to name a few) for local charities.
1-3 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 8-12 and College Students)
Join us for a weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons. Don’t know how to play? Come on down to the library and we will teach you how.
2:30-5 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: In Stitches! Knitting and Crochet
Don’t know how to knit? Would you like to learn? We can show you how! You will learn to knit, purl, stockinette stitch, ribbing, and seed stitch. Once you have the basics down, we will be ready to work on a project.
2:30-4 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Choose Your Own Adventure (Grades K-5)
Activities may include building challenges, easy experiments, crafts, and more!
3:30-4:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Pick a Brick! Lego Time (Ages 5+)
Come build with Legos!
4 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Sewing and Needle Work Get Together
Bring your current sewing or needle work project and join us in the Nelson Room!
5:30-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Write It Out! (Grades 2-8)
Start off with a prompt or two to read to the class and then free write.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Hampstead-Kingston Republican Committee Meeting
6-8 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: NH Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Open to the public.
6-7:45 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
SANDOWN: Books & Bites Book Discussion
This month’s book is “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.
6-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
DERRY: Wednesday Book Group (Hybrid)
Participants read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom or in-person, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead Garden Club Meeting
7-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org