10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Lapsit Story Time
Children's Room
This story time is recommended for ages birth - 18 months with a parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, bubbles, and more on Thursday mornings at 10am!
Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near Nashua Public Library from the public library calendar.
2 Court Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060-3475, United States
Upcoming events
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
This story time is recommended for ages birth - 18 months with a parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, bubbles, and more on Thursday mornings at 10am!
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Large Meeting Room
Gather with other postpartum parents and newborns to share experiences, explore the ups and downs of healing, and connect in a supportive, welcoming space. Each month includes a mix of peer support sessions and select weeks featuring guest speakers who share insight on a variety of infant and parenting topics. This group is designed for parents and newborns in the “fourth trimester,” or within the first 12 months postpartum. Those beyond 12 months are welcome to attend as space permits. To learn more and register, visit: https://www.holisticbirthandbeyond.com/classesandgroups.html Presented by Holistic Birth and Beyond and sponsored by the Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition for Early Childhood Success.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Children's Room
For birth to preK. Let your little sprout explore! Enjoy a variety of summer-themed sensory play stations where young children can discover new textures, practice early learning skills, and have fun through hands-on play with their caregivers.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Activity Room
For children, grades K-5. Every garden starts with a seed! Join us for a hands-on program inspired by our Plant a Seed, Read! summer theme. We'll decorate a planter, plant a seed to take home, and learn what plants need to grow and thrive. Perfect for little green thumbs and budding gardeners alike! Space and supplies are limited.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Meeting Room
PLANNING MEETING. No book will be discussed this month. All are welcome to this community book group, which usually meets on the second Thursday of the month.
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
For families with children of all ages. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and more on Saturday mornings at 10 AM!
1:00 PM to 3:20 PM
Theater
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. 1972 | PG | 2h 21m
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Large Meeting Room
Make time for your own projects! Join us every 2nd and 4th Sunday for an afternoon of creativity. All types of crafts are welcome. The library will provide basic craft and hand-sewing supplies if you need them. (Scissors, paper, markers, thread, needles, etc.)
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
Recommended for ages 18 months - 2 years. Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft activity on Monday mornings at 10 AM.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Theater
For ages 3-5: Join us for sweet stories, soft ears, and a whole lot of heart at a magical story time with Good Pickin’ Farm! They will be visiting with their friendly bunnies which are the perfect reading companions due to their quiet and calming nature! Books with Bunnies features low-shedding, semi-hypoallergenic mini-rex rabbits. Registration is required.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Activity Room
For children, grades K-5. Join us for Flavor Quest as we explore a new spice or herb each month through tasting simple recipes and hands-on fun! This month, we're discovering basil, a fragrant herb used in cuisines around the world. Sample basil-inspired treats, make your own refreshing basil lemonade, and take home a recipe to try with your family. Supplies are limited.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
All are welcome to attend the Friends of the Nashua Public Library meetings, usually held on the second Monday of the month.
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
Recommended for ages 3-5 years. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and more on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Theater
Come to the library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to play BINGO. Meet your neighbors and play for fun and small prizes!
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Children's Room
For toddlers and preschoolers. Jump, stretch, create, and explore! Each month, children and caregivers can enjoy a variety of hands-on stations designed to encourage movement, creativity, and play. From obstacle courses and balance challenges to process art, music exploration, and simple yoga activities, there's something for every little mover to enjoy. Children can participate at their own pace while building confidence and having fun.
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Theater
Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea. 2025 | PG | 1h 28m
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Activity Room
For tweens and teens. Discover a new spice or herb each month through tasting simple recipes and hands-on food exploration. This month, we're featuring basil, a versatile herb used in cuisines around the world. Sample a variety of basil-inspired treats, make your own refreshing basil lemonade, and explore the many ways this fragrant herb can add flavor to food and drinks. You'll also take home a recipe to try in your own kitchen.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Training Room
Learn more advanced features and functions of Excel than we cover in our introduction class, including data sorting, graphing, creating tables, and advanced formatting. Basic Excel skills are required. computer class
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
This story time is recommended for ages birth - 18 months with a parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, bubbles, and more on Wednesday mornings at 10am!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Activity Room
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a morning of American Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome, but please note this is not a class. National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules will be followed. If you have an NMJL card, please bring it with you.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Children's Room
Recommended for children birth to preschool age with a caregiver. Join us after Lapsit and play with our special Play & Learn Workshop toys while learning some early literacy tips. Enjoy and explore climbing structures, tunnels, balls, fine motor skill toys, balance beams, and more!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Chandler Performance Area
Putting a fresh spin on traditional Celtic music, the Jordan TW Trio delivers a dynamic show full of lively fiddle tunes, haunting airs, and classic sing-alongs. Join us as fiddler/singer Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, guitarist Matthew Jensen, and bassist Chris Noyes blend the music of Ireland and Scotland with their own original material, drawing on multiple genres to produce a unique sound described as “brisk, lean and exceedingly lovely” by the Boston Irish Reporter. Sponsored by the Bloomfield Trust.
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Medium Meeting Room
For tweens and teens. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stranger Things by entering the Upside Down in this themed escape room experience! Bring some friends and work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and find your way out before time runs out. No prior knowledge of the show is required; fans and newcomers alike are welcome to take on the challenge. Escape times will vary.
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Medium Meeting Room
For tweens and teens. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stranger Things by entering the Upside Down in this themed escape room experience! Bring some friends and work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and find your way out before time runs out. No prior knowledge of the show is required; fans and newcomers alike are welcome to take on the challenge. Escape times will vary.
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
This story time is recommended for ages birth - 18 months with a parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, bubbles, and more on Thursday mornings at 10am!
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Large Meeting Room
Gather with other postpartum parents and newborns to talk about how you're healing, what thoughts and feelings you're exploring, and learn together that it truly takes a village. Parents and newborns who are in their "fourth trimester" or are within the first 12 months or so postpartum. If you are beyond those first 12 months postpartum, you are welcome to attend as long as space permits. Presented by Holistic Birth and Beyond and sponsored by the Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition for Early Childhood Success. Registration required.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Children's Room
Recommended for children birth to preschool age with a caregiver. Join us after Lapsit and play with our special Play & Learn Workshop toys while learning some early literacy tips. Enjoy and explore climbing structures, tunnels, balls, fine motor skill toys, balance beams, and more!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Training Room
Find focus and inspiration through our immersive Writer’s Room! Each month, we’ll create a calm writing space through scenic videos, gentle music, and a refreshing mid-session break to help you bring that story that’s been building up inside of you to life. Feel free to bring your own writing tools (notebook, laptop, or tablet) or use our provided pen and paper.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Meeting Room
Build, share, and connect at this monthly gathering of AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). Meets every third Thursday of the month. Open to ages 18 .
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Children's Room
For families with children of all ages. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and more on Saturday mornings at 10 AM!