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.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT IS COMING TO DEERING!





  You are cordially invited to experience

"BEYOND LITTLE WOMEN: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT"



Louisa May Alcott is a carefully researched portrayal of writer, suffragist and abolitionist, who is best remembered for her classic children's books.  She is accurately and passionately brought to life by Marianne Donnelly.

Critics comments have been:"joyful history..." (Boston Globe); "extraordinary..."  (Harvard Magazine);"well crafted..."  (Arizona Republic);"Louisa would be proud..." (F.K., desc. of sister Anna Alcott)

The performance is Friday, July 11th at 7:00 pm at the Deering Town Hall.
Light refreshments will be served.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple and/or $10 at the door. They are available from Barbara Cavanaugh (529-4250), Chuck Gaides (464-3727), Pat Mathison (464-5029), Marie Mogavero (464-4726), Toppers Salon,  Premier Printing, Sweet Expressions and Sue's Citgo.

This evening is sponsored by the GREATER HILLSBORO SENIOR SERVICES. All the proceeds raised will go toward the “Bus for Us” fund for the Greater Hillsboro Senior Services.