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.

The Halloween Party!



The Halloween Party!


Friday, October 31 in Town Hall

Come in your most fantastic costume and be prepared for games and crafts for the kids and lots of treats for all!

From 5-7 there will be a costume fashion parade with prizes for winners of different age groups. There will be games such as donut on a string, crafts and maybe a spooky story or two.

If you are on the town, trick-or-treating, well, come on in after you’re got your loot to join in on the fun.

At 7 pull up your cushion and make yourself comfortable because you will watch the fantastic movie THE WIZARD OF OZ on a big screen in our own Town Hall.

Everybody is welcome. Come as you are or in any of your undoubted many alter egos! Bring a treat to share and a comfy cushion.

The first volume of the Wizard of Oz was published in 1900. Some consider the Wizard of Oz to be the first American fairy tale because of its reference to American locations, including Kansas. A strong message of the Wizard is that you must have faith in, and value yourself when facing adversity. If you would like to read the Wizard of Oz, go to The Gutenberg Project at 
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/55/55-h/55-h.htm
where it is available on line, gratis.


This party is sponsored by the Trustees of the Deering Public Library and the Deering Association.