Leach Library Prepares for Summer Reading While Building Improvements Continue
With the Town’s support, the Leach Library continues to make steady progress on important building improvements and remediation efforts at its facility located at 276 Mammoth Road. To allow this work to be completed safely and thoroughly, the building is expected to remain closed to the public through the summer. The Leach Library will continue to be open to the public in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room at 268A Mammoth Road while the work is completed.
Extensive mold testing identified areas requiring remediation in sections with previous water damage in the Main Reading Room, as well as in parts of the original building that experienced deferred maintenance, including the lower level and Children’s Room. The testing in these areas did not indicate broader airborne contamination.
Work will continue over the coming months, including completion of remediation recommendations, installation of new carpeting in the Main Reading Room, and fresh interior painting. These upgrades will help ensure a refreshed, welcoming space for the community when the building reopens.
Summer Reading is still on!
While the building work continues, library staff are excited to bring the community together for a full slate of summer programming. The annual Summer Reading Program open to all ages returns this year with the theme “Plant a Seed, Read!”
Registration begins Monday, June 15, at the library’s temporary satellite location in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room. A variety of engaging programs and events are planned, with many taking place at alternate indoor venues as well as new outdoor locations. Separate registration will be required for individual events.
Summer Hours
Also beginning June 15, the library will operate on the same summer hours as last year in the Londonderry Police Department Community Room:
- Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Library staff remain committed to providing excellent service and meaningful programming throughout the summer and look forward to welcoming patrons both at the satellite location and at events across the community.
For further information about Leach Library services, please call (603) 432-1132 or email reference@londonderrynh.gov. Online library services are available 24/7 at Leach-Library.org and Leach Library patrons enjoy borrowing privileges at all GMILCS libraries. For more information and a list of participating libraries, please visit GMILCS.org.