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.
DOINGS AT THE DEERING PUBLIC LIBRARY
Halloween Party
Last Friday, the 31st of October, was Halloween. The trustees of the Deering Library were joined by the Deering Association to sponsor the first Deering Halloween Part. in the Deering Town Hall. The party began at 5:00 with games, including pumpkin bowling and donut on a string. There was a lot of running around town hall by about 20 ninjas and pirates, princesses and faeries. At 7:00 the mats were dragged out of storage and kids and families settled in as Town Hall became a movie theater, featuring The Wizard of Oz. The trustees were happy with the party but also learned some lessons to make next Halloween even better! Here are some pictures!
BOOK HOUR
On Saturday, November 8th at 9:30 am in Town Hall Library we will hold the last book hour for this year. Everybody is welcome! We will also have pumpkin cupcakes, juice, milk and coffee. The Book Hour will resume after the First of the year. We hope to see you this Saturday for the last reading. For information call Gary Samuels at 240 308 0490.
