Community
Story Time
Friday, July 10 · 10:30 AM
Children's Garden
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…
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Friday, July 10
Community
AV Testing
Friday, July 10 · 12:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Lauren will be testing AV materials (DVD's and CD's) to make sure they aren't scratched or damaged.
Saturday, July 11
Community
Mahjong for Beginners
Saturday, July 11 · 12:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
With its mix of strategy, skill, luck, and lively social interaction, Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is sweeping the nation and capturing new…
Monday, July 13
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, July 13 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, July 13 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, July 13 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, July 14
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, July 14 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Community
Hammer Dyeing with Flowers
Tuesday, July 14 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Customize clothing or fabric by hammering flowers onto it! A limited number of tote bags will be provided on a first come, first served…
Wednesday, July 15
Community
Transatlantic Cable Lands in Rye!
Wednesday, July 15 · All Day
Special Dates / PSAs
In 1874, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable between the United States and Europe was completed. It ran from Ireland to Rye…
Community
Rye Recreation Strawberry Festival
Wednesday, July 15 · 1:00 PM
Library Common
🍓 Senior Strawberry FestContact Rye Recreation to register for an afternoon of strawberry shortcake, live music, Kona Ice, and great…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, July 15 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Thursday, July 16
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, July 16 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community
Chalk Art and Popsicles
Thursday, July 16 · 10:30 AM
Library Common
Join us for chalk art and popsicles and leave your mark on the library's sidewalk! Be sure to check the our website for any weather…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, July 16 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Friday, July 17
Community
All-Staff Meeting - Library Opens 10AM
Friday, July 17 · 9:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
RPL Staff Meeting
Community
Story Time
Friday, July 17 · 10:30 AM
Children's Garden
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…
Community
Friday Flicks : Movie Matinee
Friday, July 17 · 1:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Please join us for a movie matinee on the third Friday of every month. Official trailer.
Saturday, July 18
Community
Rye Quilters
Saturday, July 18 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
hand crafting quilters
Community
Mahjong for Beginners
Saturday, July 18 · 12:15 PM
Community Meeting Room
With its mix of strategy, skill, luck, and lively social interaction, Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is sweeping the nation and capturing new…
Monday, July 20
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, July 20 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, July 20 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, July 20 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, July 21
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, July 21 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Community
Nintendo Switch Gaming
Tuesday, July 21 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Play switch games in the library with friends! Snacks, drinks and gaming equipment provided. This event is open to those in grades 5+, no…
Wednesday, July 22
Community
Rye Reader's Book Club
Wednesday, July 22 · 2:00 PM
New Hampshire Room
The Rye Readers Book Discussion group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise indicated). Books may be available via our…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, July 22 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
"What's Wild in NH" with Eric Orff
Wednesday, July 22 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room
Here's something you don't see every day. .. a bear on a jetty at the beach right here in Rye! This sighting is just one of many wildlife…
Thursday, July 23
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, July 23 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community
Chalk Art and Popsicles
Thursday, July 23 · 10:30 AM
Library Common
Join us for chalk art and popsicles and leave your mark on the library's sidewalk! Be sure to check the our website for any weather…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, July 23 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Mahjong for Beginners
Thursday, July 23 · 1:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
With its mix of strategy, skill, luck, and lively social interaction, Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is sweeping the nation and capturing new…
Friday, July 24
Community
Story Time
Friday, July 24 · 10:30 AM
Children's Garden
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…
Monday, July 27
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, July 27 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, July 27 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, July 27 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, July 28
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, July 28 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Community
Summer Scrapbooking
Tuesday, July 28 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Save your summer memories in a scrapbook collage! All crafting supplies will be provided. You can bring your own printed photos or the…
Community
Bedrock Gardens: From Privacy Sanctuary to Public Garden
Tuesday, July 28 · 6:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Join us at the library as we host the creator of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, Jill Nooney! Bedrock Gardens is nothing short of an oasis of…
Wednesday, July 29
Community
Center for Wildlife: Amazing Adaptions
Wednesday, July 29 · 1:00 PM
Children's Room
Center for Wildlife joins us to share wildlife stories, showcase three of their animal ambassadors, and take questions. Amazing Adaptations…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, July 29 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Thursday, July 30
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, July 30 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community
Chalk Art and Popsicles
Thursday, July 30 · 10:30 AM
Library Common
Join us for chalk art and popsicles and leave your mark on the library's sidewalk! Be sure to check the our website for any weather…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, July 30 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Mahjong for Beginners
Thursday, July 30 · 1:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
With its mix of strategy, skill, luck, and lively social interaction, Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is sweeping the nation and capturing new…
Community
3D Printer Night
Thursday, July 30 · 5:00 PM
Children's Room
Join us to make awesome creations with our 3D printer! We'll have a "menu" of options to pick from. Your creations will be ready the…
Friday, July 31
Community
Story Time
Friday, July 31 · 10:30 AM
Children's Garden
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…
Community
Locke Family Association Public Meet & Greet
Friday, July 31 · 6:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Public Meet & Greet for the Locke Family Associationhttps://www. lockefamilyassociation. org/
Monday, August 3
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, August 3 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, August 3 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, August 3 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, August 4
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, August 4 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Community
Cozy Baking: Ice Cream Cones
Tuesday, August 4 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month to bake yummy snacks and treats. This event is open to those in grades 5+, no registration…
Wednesday, August 5
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, August 5 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Wildlife Encounters: Junior Zookeeper Encounter
Wednesday, August 5 · 6:00 PM
Children's Room
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale! This live-animal educational presentation offer by the Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center is…
Thursday, August 6
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, August 6 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community
Chalk Art and Popsicles
Thursday, August 6 · 10:30 AM
Library Common
Join us for chalk art and popsicles and leave your mark on the library's sidewalk! Be sure to check the our website for any weather…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, August 6 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Military Book Club
Thursday, August 6 · 2:00 PM
New Hampshire Room
The Rye Public Library Military Book Group meets at the Library on the first Thursday of every month at 2PM in the New Hampshire Meeting…
Community
Fiber Arts Drop-In
Thursday, August 6 · 6:00 PM
The Fireplace
Fiber Art Drop-In! Fiber arts involve natural or synthetic fibers, yarns, and fabrics. It can include techniques like weaving, knitting,…
Friday, August 7
Community
Story Time
Friday, August 7 · 10:30 AM
Children's Garden
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…
Monday, August 10
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, August 10 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, August 10 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, August 11
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, August 11 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Community
Sea Glass Lane Condo Association
Tuesday, August 11 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Sea Glass Lane Condo Association meeting
Wednesday, August 12
Community Free
Septic 101
Wednesday, August 12 · 3:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Septic 101 : What You Need to KnowPresented by the Rye Building Department. Learn about septic system maintenance and replacement. Septic…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, August 12 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Thomson Way HOA monthly meeting
Wednesday, August 12 · 7:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Thomson Way HOA monthly meeting
Thursday, August 13
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, August 13 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, August 13 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
The History of Rye with Alex Herlihy
Thursday, August 13 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room
Join Town Historian Alex Herlihy for this special presentation based on his book, "Rye New Hampshire: A Town at the Crossroads of American…
Saturday, August 15
Community
Rye Quilters
Saturday, August 15 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
hand crafting quilters
Monday, August 17
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, August 17 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, August 17 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Community Free
Travelogue with Eve : Costa Rica
Monday, August 17 · 11:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
In 2025, Costa Rica was ranked #4 in the World Happiness Report. This may be due to the Costa Rican philosophy of 'Pura Vida' that…
Tuesday, August 18
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, August 18 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Wednesday, August 19
Community
Concert on the Common : Caitlin Piper
Wednesday, August 19 · 4:00 PM
Library Common
Listen to Rye's own Caitlin Piper on the library lawn! Caitlin (Instagram; YouTube) is an award-winning New Hampshire–based…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, August 19 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Community
Rye Recycling Committee
Wednesday, August 19 · 6:30 PM
New Hampshire Room
Rye Recycling Committee
Thursday, August 20
Community
Rye Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Thursday, August 20 · 9:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
Rye Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, August 20 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, August 20 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Friday, August 21
Community
All-Staff Meeting - Library Opens 10AM
Friday, August 21 · 9:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
RPL Staff Meeting
Community
Friday Flicks : Movie Matinee
Friday, August 21 · 1:00 PM
Community Meeting Room
Please join us for a movie matinee on the third Friday of every month. See what's playing.
Monday, August 24
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, August 24 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, August 24 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, August 24 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Tuesday, August 25
Community Free
Mahjong for Experienced Players
Tuesday, August 25 · 10:00 AM
Community Meeting Room
This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…
Wednesday, August 26
Community
Rye Reader's Book Club
Wednesday, August 26 · 2:00 PM
New Hampshire Room
The Rye Readers Book Discussion group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise indicated). Books may be available via our…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Wednesday, August 26 · 5:00 PM
The Fireplace
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Thursday, August 27
Community Free
Knitting Club
Thursday, August 27 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
Bring in your knitting projects and questions for help and good conversation. New knitters are welcome! Every Thursday morning from 10:00…
Community
Chalk Art and Popsicles
Thursday, August 27 · 10:30 AM
Library Common
Join us for chalk art and popsicles and leave your mark on the library's sidewalk! Be sure to check the our website for any weather…
Community Free
Walk-In Tech Help
Thursday, August 27 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Stop by for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. We will try to help you get it sorted out, or we will send you to a trusted local…
Friday, August 28
Community
Story Time
Friday, August 28 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome!
Monday, August 31
Community
Rye Newcomers Club
Monday, August 31 · 10:00 AM
The Fireplace
weekly gathering
Community
Playtime Party
Monday, August 31 · 10:30 AM
Community Meeting Room
For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…
Community
Coloring Club
Monday, August 31 · 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Room
Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!
Community Free
Middle Grade Monday
Monday, August 31 · 3:00 PM
Children's Room
Please feel free to drop-in anytime between 3-4pm. Recommended for grades 3 and up, but all are welcome. Children 9-years-old or younger…
