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.
CELEBRATE ADULT LITERACY!
Celebrate literacy with Tomie dePaola April 18 in Concord
Beloved author and illustrator Tomie dePaola will discuss his work and inspirations in an interview with award-winning author Rebecca Rule at this free event hosted by the New Hampshire Humanities Council's Connections adult literacy program on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium.
One of our 40 signature events in celebration
of our four decades of connecting people with ideas, this event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Tickets will be 
available on Monday, March 9 at 9 a.m.
This event is made possible in part
by generous support from
