Historic School House Summer Library

About Deering Public Library

The petition to the Senate and House of Representatives in Portsmouth to incorporate a library in Deering was granted on 6 December 1797.

"To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives in general Court at Portsmouth November 1797 Humbly sheweth [sic], That Robert Alcock Thomas Merrill Thomas Aiken William Forsaith James Sherrier and others their Associates Inhabitants of Deering have purchased a number of Books, for the purpose of a social Library in said Town, but finding it necessary to be Incorporated, in order to realize the advantages thereby Intended, by purchasing books in common, your petitioners therefore pray that they may be Incorporated with such priviledges [sic] as are usually granted in such cases, and they as in duty bound will ever pray
Robert Alcock for himself and Associates"

The Deering Library's Mission is to create a vibrant community center that inspires curiosity, personal growth and opportunities for life-long learning.



To view our policies, agendas and the minutes of trustee meetings please visit the library, or use the link to the Town of Deering website.



Deering Public Library is located in Southwest New Hampshire's glorious Monadnock Region. Deering is a quintessential New England town with a white clapboard church, a town hall at its center and a population of approximately 1800 people. The library is located year round on the second floor of the town hall. Our seasonal school house library is open during the summer.

CURIOUS CREATURES ARE COMING TO DEERING!

CURIOUS CREATURES ARE COMING TO DEERING!




Spend an hour with cool critters in TOWN HALL on FEB 26, 1‑2 PM

‘Curious Creatures,’ a Massachusetts-based organization, entertains kids throughout New England by providing up close experience with exotic, and not so exotic, animals; from cuddly baby skunks and bunnies to down-right creepy boa constrictors or baby alligators. Professional animal handlers teach about the animals, their habitats and their habits in such a way as to instill respect for, and dispel fear of these animals. Bring the kids to Town Hall on Wednesday, 26 Feb from 1‑2 in the afternoon and forget about the snow for an hour or so!