Thanksgiving Hours

Thanksgiving hours @ the Library:
Monday - Tuesday 9am to 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am to 5:30pm
Thursday - Friday CLOSED for the Thanksgiving holiday
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday CLOSED for Holiday Parade

Judy Pancoast Debuts The House on Christmas Street

New Hampshire's own Grammy nominee, Judy Pancoast, is thrilled to announce the publication of her novel, "The House on Christmas Street," based on her popular holiday hit. Judy will open the program by singing some of her original Christmas songs, and will then read to you from her novel. This is a program that will be enjoyed by everyone from teens to seniors. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Find out more about Judy at www.judypancoast.com. 

The Library Will be Closed Friday, December 6

The Library will be closed on Friday, December 6 for our annual Staff Development & Training Day. We will be open Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 1-5 as usual.

 

 

Author Talk on Star Island Workers

A newly released book depicting life as a seasonal worker on Star Island is a photographic journey into life as a “Pelican.” As a visitor to Star Island, author Jennifer Moore has long been fascinated by the staff who work behind the scenes to make Star Island a serene and memorable experience. Moore and photojournalist Anna Solo collaborated on the project. The book is called “Pelicans: Seasonal Workers of Star Island,” and offers an intimate look into this unique island way of life.

 Both Jennifer and Anna will be here presenting their book Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30. Copies of their book will be available to purchase at the event.

Give Back By Finding A Local Organization To Volunteer With At The Volunteer Fair

November and December are called the “giving season.” As we get closer to the holidays, more and more people discover a kindness in their hearts that leads them to want to help others. This season the Dover Public Library hopes to make the opportunity to give back a bit easier by setting up a Volunteer Fair in the library’s Lecture Hall.

Hosted on the top floor of the Dover Public Library on Saturday, November 30 from 10am to 1:30pm, the Volunteer Fair welcomes people to learn about, and chat with representatives of, several local non-profits that are doing wonderful things in the area and who are looking for volunteers to aid their organization.

Participants include Dover Children’s Home, American Red Cross, the New Hampshire Tax Aide program, Pope Memorial Humane Society, Hyder House/Riverside Rest Home, SOS Recovery, Dover Adult Learning Center, End 68 Hours of Hunger, First Parish Church, Dover Area Women’s Club, and New Hampshire Seacoast Project Linus.

Volunteering is not only important to help run these various organizations, but also teaches valuable skills that can be used later in life and in future jobs.

The Volunteer Fair is free and open to the public. All ages are invited to attend, get information on the various organizations, and hopefully make a match and decide to volunteer in their local community.  Note: there is no obligation to sign up for any volunteer position, unless you want to!

For more information, call the Library at 603-516-6050. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm, Friday 9am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 1-5pm.

The Library Will Be Closed for Veterans Day

The Library will be closed Monday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.

 

Photography Book Talk about Pelicans of Star Island

Local author, Jennifer Moore, and photojournalist, Anna Solo, will talk about their newly released book depicting the seasonal workers on Star Island at the Dover Public Library on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30 PM. Copies of the book will be for sale following the talk. 

As a visitor to Star Island, Jennifer Moore has long been fascinated by the staff who work behind the scenes to make Star Island a relaxing and memorable experience.  Moore and Solo collaborated on the project. The book is called “Pelicans: Seasonal Workers of Star Island,” and offers an intimate look into this unique island way of life.

Moore, a blogger known locally for sustainable events like the Portsmouth Public Library’s Clothing Swap and Project Upcycle, often encountered confusion when describing the project; “People would give me a quizzical look and eventually ask some version of, ‘There are pelicans on Star Island?’ At that point I explain that I’m not talking about birds and that “Pelicans” is the nickname for the seasonal workers on Star. My hope is that this book will make readers more aware and curious about Star Island and the Pelican community.”

Together, Moore and Solo shadowed the Pelicans over the summer of 2018, as they worked in the historic grand hotel, The Oceanic, and on the grounds of the small and rugged island. “Pelicans” offers a condensed history of the Isles of Shoals with specific focus given to Star Island. The photography is organized into three sections; On Duty, Off Duty, and End of Season. Matt Ralph at Plainspoke provided graphic design, while artwork and maps were drawn by illustrator Elizabeth DeJure Wood. 

Says Solo, “Observing and capturing the way Pels live, work, and unwind in this unique and beautiful pocket off the coast of New Hampshire was one of the most engaging and fulfilling projects I’ve ever had the privilege of working on. Everyone was so open and willing to share their stories, and I’m grateful that I was able to help tell them. The commute wasn’t half bad, either!”

Anna Solo graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in photojournalism. Originally from New York City, she currently lives in Portsmouth, NH, working on stories about the people and places of New England. Jennifer Moore was born and raised in New Hampshire and grew up sailing off the coast of New England. In addition to working at the local public library, Jennifer maintains a blog called Recovergirl, where she celebrates sustainable style. 

Says Moore, “I carried the idea of this book around for years. It’s such a great feeling to see it finally become a reality.”         

The program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Library at 603-516-6050. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm, Friday 9am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm.