US@250: Big Watch
Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30PM
Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,“The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more. Expert facilitator will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together,” considering questions such as:
- What moments from our past define who we are and point to a shared future?
- What are the key historical moments in your town’s or community’s history?
- How does focusing on these moments shape your sense of your community’s future?
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community- driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Join a community screening of a segment of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. After the screening, we’ll remember together the arguments and reasons for the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and what it means today.
Racial Unity Team: Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls Exhibit & Reception
Thursday, June 18th at 6PM
This June, Pease Public Library proudly hosts the Racial Unity Team’s art display. For the entire month we invite you to experience the moving collection inspired by “Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls. We invite you to a reception to honor the Artists, and the Racial Unity Team, on Thursday June 18th at 6PM. Light refreshments generously funded by the Young Ladies Library Association.
Founded in response to the 2015 Charleston tragedy, the Racial Unity Team has spent a decade transforming a moment of hate into a movement of love. From an Exeter volunteer group to a statewide organization, we build bridges, foster belonging, and promote equity.
Technology Workshop: Introduction to Google Tools
Friday, June 19th at 10AM
Learn how Google’s tools for communication, collaboration, productivity, and creativity can help simplify life by allowing you to create, organize, share, and store information in this class. Patrons must bring their own laptops. Registration is required.
Technology Workshop: Gmail Basics
Wednesday, June 24th at 12PM
Learn to create a free Google Gmail email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class. Patrons must bring their own laptops. Registration is required.
Summer Reading Program BEGINS!
Monday, June 29th
Summer Reading Program starts today! If you haven’t already signed up, stop in and pick up your goodie bag!
Bubble Day
Monday, June 29th at 3PM
Kick off Summer Reading with Bubble Day in the Plymouth Town Common!
Dino Soap Bar & Brown Sugar Scrub Crafts
Tuesday, June 30th at 5PM
Ready to “unearth” your new favorite hobby? Join us for a prehistoric spa day as part of our 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed & Unearth a Story. We’re mixing high-end relaxation with a touch of Jurassic fun in this hands-on workshop. Patrons who register will have the opportunity to do two crafts!
1. Dino-Mite Discovery Soaps: Channel your inner archeologist by embedding mini dinosaur “fossils” into clear glycerin soap bars. You’ll learn the art of melt-and-pour soap making, complete with custom scents and colors.
2. “Sweet Earth” Brown Sugar Scrubs: Scrub away the workday with a luxurious, all-natural exfoliator. We’ll be mixing rich brown sugar with nourishing coconut oil to create a scrub that smells like a dream and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just looking for a “rawrsome” way to spend an afternoon, this event is the perfect treat for your skin and your shelf. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!
Space is limited, register today!
Family Movie Night: “The Good Dinosaur” PG
Thursday, July 2nd at 5PM
🍿 Movie Night Alert: The Good Dinosaur! 🦕
Looking for the perfect family plan? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a cozy evening filled with laughter, friendship, and big-screen adventure. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Library Closed!
Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th
A Milestone Celebration: Library Closed for the 4th!
History is in the making! The library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th as we celebrate the monumental 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July!
Library Closed!
Monday July 6th at 12:30PM
Join us for an hour of sensory stimulation for your baby! We will have five separate stations to explore, as well as plenty of room to crawl or toddle or walk. Open to ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Family Board Game Night
Monday July 6th at 5PM
Roll the Dice: Your Next Family Adventure Awaits!
Gather your crew and join us for a day of friendly competition! Board games are a wonderful way to spark creativity, practice teamwork, and share plenty of laughs. Whether you are a master strategist or just looking for a fun hour out of the house, there is a seat at the table for you.
Tea & Tales
Tuesday July 7th at 11AM
Adults come sip back and relax! Join us for an afternoon of artisanal teas and creative storytelling. Whether you’re an aspiring novelist or just looking for a quiet creative outlet, our Tea & Tales event is for you.
Teen Tie-Dye
Wednesday July 8th at 1:30PM
Teens, join us outside the library to tie-dye your own shirt! Shirts will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Technology Workshop: Cybersecurity
Friday July 10th at 10AM
This workshops’ materials cover online safety, including protecting accounts and identities, and how to safeguard yourself against fraudsters and scams. It will build participants’ confidence when visiting websites, using text messaging and email, making phone calls, and playing online games.
Registration is Required.
Snoopy the Rabbit
Tuesday July 14th at 12:30PM
Hop on Over for a Veggie-Good Time with Snoopy & Claudia!
Ever wonder what goes on inside a bunny’s tummy? Join us for a special presentation all about rabbits and their ultimate diets, featuring a very special long-eared guest!
Don’t miss out on this ear-resistibly fun and educational event!
Leapin’ Lizards
Wednesday July 15th at 12:00-1:00PM
Bring the wonders of the natural world to your library with Leaping Lizards Adventure’s exciting reptile shows! Our interactive programs are perfect for fostering a love of reading, learning, and nature among patrons of all ages.
Designed to engage children, teens, and adults alike, our shows offer a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating lives of reptiles. Our knowledgeable educators present captivating stories about various species, their habitats, and the importance of conservation. With live reptiles on display, attendees can enjoy a hands-on experience that enhances their understanding of these incredible creatures.
Rooted in Reading: The Great Plant & Seed Swap!
Wednesday July 15th at 2:00-5:00PM
Is your bookshelf full but your windowsill looking a little bare? Or maybe your pothos has staged a hostile takeover of your living room? It’s time to spread the green at our 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed & Unearth a Story plant swap!
Whether you’re a “pro-plant-inator” or a seasoned “plant parent,” come join us for an afternoon of swapping stories, seeds, and sprouts.
How It Works:
- Bring One, Take One: Bring a healthy, pest-free potted plant, a rooted cutting, or a packet of seeds to trade.
- The “Unearth” Station: Not sure what you have? We’ll have identification app on hand to help you label your new green friends. (I have one)
- The Swap Shop: Browse the “adoption” table and find a new leafy companion to take home. No plant to swap? No worries—we usually have plenty of “orphans” looking for a good home!
What to Bring:
- Cuttings in jars or damp paper towels.
- Potted plants (small to medium preferred).
- Any extra gardening tools or decorative pots you no longer use.
Come dig into a new hobby and leave with a fresh chapter for your home garden. We can’t wait to see what you’re growing!
July Artist Reception: Alma Grand
Thursday July 16th at 6:00-7:00PM
Alma E. Grand is a native of El Paso, Texas who has lived, taught, and created art in Campton, NH since 1977. Alma is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, and art history. Under the direction of Plymouth State University Professor Annette Mitchell, Alma mastered multi-plate printmaking. This technique serves as the ultimate vehicle for her creative expression, synthesizing a lifetime of artistic study into vibrant, layered prints. In the last several years, Alma has rediscovered painting on Arches Cover paper and stretched canvas using acrylics, guaches, and oils. She has also found great joy in creating art “en plein air” with watercolor and pastel chalk.
“This exhibition includes a series of ink-on-paper portraits of women artists. In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, I began a study of these women artists — researching their lives & studying their art. As a result, I came to fully embrace and appreciate my own artistic freedoms. This experience has given me strength and inspired me to create new work”.
Join us on Thursday July 16th at 6PM for an Artist Reception with our July Artist Alma Grand. Light refreshments generously funded by the Young Ladies Library Association.
Stuffy Sleepover
Friday July 17th drop off 10:00-5:00PM
Shhh… The Stuffed Animals are Taking Over the Library!
Have you ever wondered what your favorite stuffed animals do when the library lights go out? It’s time to find out! Send your plush pals to our official Stuffy Sleepover for a night of secret reading, games, and midnight snacks.
- Drop-Off: Friday, July 17th between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Give them a hug goodbye and check them into their library-hotel!
- The Big Night: Our library team will host the stuffies for a night of epic adventures.
- Pick-Up: Saturday, July 18th between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Reunite with your friend!
- The Evidence: You will receive a USB drive filled with photos showing exactly what mischief your stuffy got into overnight!
Mosquitos & Amber Craft
Monday July 20th at 11AM
Millions of years ago, sticky tree resin trapped tiny insects, hardening over millennia into beautiful, golden amber. Today, those fossils tell us the secrets of the ancient world! We are throwing open the library lab doors to let you recreate this incredible natural phenomenon. Come design a custom Mosquito trapped in Amber fossil!
Montshire Museum: Investigating Fossils- Tracks of the Past.
Monday July 20th at 12:30PM
Students get to handle real fossils from the Museum’s collection while learning about plants and animals from long ago. Our fossils and casts span thousands to millions of years into the past! Grades K-4
T(w)EEN Geek Club
Monday July 20th at 3:00-5:00PM
Are YOU interested in Comic Books? Anime? Sci-fi and/or Dungeons and Dragons? Are you between the ages of 11 and 17? Looking to make new friends with similar interests?
Join the Pease Public Library Geek Club on the third Monday of every month! We’ll play games, watch movies/shows, read some awesome graphic novels or books and have a fun time!
Adult Book Club
Tuesday July 21st at 2PM
CALLING ALL LITERARY DETECTIVES! Dust off your magnifying glasses and grab a cold drink—it’s time for our next Adult Book Club on Tuesday July 21st at 2PM. This month, we’re stepping back in time to 19th-century New England for a story that’s as chilling as it is true. Malice Aforethought by Avree Kelly Clark, think CSI meets Little House on the Prairie (but way darker). We’re diving into the 1870s to talk about local New Hampshire history, Victorian-era scandals, and two brutal crimes that had everyone locking their doors back in the day.
Whether you’re a die-hard true crime fan or just here for the snacks and the company, we want to hear your theories! Was justice served, or is there more to the story? Grab your copy the last week of June from the circulation desk and get reading!
Starwatch
Tuesday July 21st at 8:00-10:00PM
Join us for a special presentation from the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, followed by a guided star gazing session!
Scent-sational Stories: DIY Essential Oil Diffusers
Thursday July 23rd at 5PM
Looking for a way to make your reading nook smell as good as a new book? Take a deep breath and join us for a hands-on crafting session as part of our 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed & Unearth a Story. We’re turning simple clay into beautiful, hanging diffuser discs!
Whether you need a “calming chamomile” vibe for a thriller or a “zesty citrus” boost for your morning non-fiction, these handmade clay diffusers are the perfect way to carry your favorite scents throughout your home or car.
Space is limited, register today!
Teen Movie Night: The Mummy (1999) PG-13
Friday July 24th at 5PM
Are you ready for peak 1999 cinema? Skip the streaming scrolls and head to the library for sandstorms, ancient curses, and Brendan Fraser running for his life. We are watching the ultimate action-adventure classic: The Mummy!
- The Vibe: Teen-only zone (Ages 14+) to watch a PG-13 masterpiece.
- The Feature Film: The Mummy (1999). Peak action, perfect comedy, and terrible CGI scarabs.
- The Feast: Free snacks will be provided to keep you fueled for the adventure. Feel free to bring your own favorite candy, drinks, or chips!
Don’t let this night stay buried—bring your friends and your bravest face!
LEGO Sculpture Competition
Wednesday July 29th at 3:30PM
Come test your LEGO skills! Make the best LEGO sculpture and win a prize!
Farm to Yarn: Processing Raw Fibers into Yarn
Wednesday July 29th at 5:30PM
Have you ever wondered how yarn gets made? Join us for a demonstration of how Shetland sheep fleece gets turned into yarn from Plymouth’s own Pike Hill Farm and Amey Bailey.
Teen Lock-In
Friday July 31st at 6:00-10:00PM
Teens, join us in the library for a lock-in event! Stay past close and enjoy activities like a scavenger hunt, teen storytime, board games, video games, and more! Dinner provided. RSVP today! Permission slip with parent or guardian’s signature required to attend, at the circulation desk.