Dover400 Pewter Dover History Ornament is Available at the Library

 

The second design in the Dover400 collectors series features Garrison Hill Tower. Each year leading up to 2023, a new ornament will be released featuring a distinguished piece of Dover history and culture. These beautifully crafted ornaments produced by Hampshire Pewter are available for purchase at the Library for $20. The library also has a small number of last year's ornament featuring the Damm Garrison House. Supplies are limited for both ornaments.

Fall Book Bingo Teen Challenge

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to try out our Fall Book Bingo Challenge! Bingo cards will be available in the Teen Loft and at the Circulation Desk. The more you read, the more chances to get a bingo! 

Bingo rules: Choose a book to read that fits the theme of an open bingo square (must be a different book for each square). Keep track of the books that you've read on a separate piece of paper. Cross off five squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to get a bingo. Each bingo earns a raffle entry, and a full sheet gets an extra five raffle entries (in addition to those earned for bingos)! 

Bring your completed bingo card and your book list to the Reference Desk or send a picture to e.fortin@dover.nh.gov by November 30 to be entered into the raffle for a gift card prize!

Challenge runs from September 22 to November 30. 

For questions, please e-mail e.fortin@dover.nh.gov or call (603) 516-6050.

 

Pick up a Grab & Go Craft Kit for Adults

Make and take crafts aren’t just for kids anymore - now they’re available for adults, too! Each Grab & Go Craft Kit for adults will include most (if not all) of the materials you will need to create a fun project. The first Grab & Go kit gives you supplies and instructions for creating four Alice in Wonderland wine charms. Its easy to do, and the charms are really cute too.

Pick up your kit at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. One per person, please.

Virtual Cookbook Club

Join us for a virtual exploration of Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Throughout the month of September, send in pictures of your dishes created with recipes from the book and a small description of your cooking process, how you felt about the recipe, and/or your thoughts on the book. We will share your creations on our social media pages throughout the month. Photos can be sent to Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov, or tag us on Instagram @doverpubliclibrary. A copy of the book will be available at the main circulation desk to photocopy recipes, and it is also available on Hoopla Digital.

Mother Goose on the Loose!

Hello families! Miss JoJo would love it if you could join her every Friday (beginning 9/18/20) at 10am for Mother Goose On The Loose! This program is best for babies through early pre-k, siblings are always welcome. This session will be held via our Ring Central Virtual programming. You must register with your library card to get an access invite the morning of each story time. Be ready to sing songs, learn rhymes, hear short stories and see all of Miss JoJo's puppets! Feel free to email Miss JoJo with any questions at j.higgins@dover.nh.gov

https://dovernh.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mother-goose-on-the-loose-95/

 

Read to a Librarian

 Would your child enjoy some extra VIP reading time? Are they missing their favorite story hour? We are here to help! We have been running a very special program all summer and would like to extend it into the school year. You can now sign your child up to Read WITH a Librarian! We are opening this program to pre-k students (not quite reading) through 3rd graders. All reading levels are welcome! This program will be offered most Mondays and Wednesdays. Mondays are virtual through our Ring Central program (with Miss JoJo) and NEW this Fall we have added in-person drop-ins on Wednesdays 3-4:30pm (with Miss Karin and Miss Tina). Hit this link for more information. You may email Miss Jojo with any questions j.higgins@dover.nh.gov

https://dovernh.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-with-a-librarian-5/

 

 

 

Backyard Birding

Join Open World Explorers for this engaging and interactive online presentation featuring common and migrant visitors in New England. Learn identification tips, how to use feed to attract a diverse population and get to know the birds in your backyard!

 

The free program will be held online through Ring Central and registration is required to access the login information: https://dovernh.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-backyard-birds/

Trivia on the Lawn September 19

 

Teams of up to six players are invited to play this trivia game hosted by Tish Sims. Trivia will be a mixed bag of topics and suitable for all ages. Families are welcome to participate. Prize (and bragging rights) awarded to the winning team.

 

Participation will be limited to the first 50 people. No registration is required. Attendees are welcome to bring a snack and a blanket or chair to sit on. In order to stay safe, the library will be practicing social distancing measures and ask that trivia teams wear masks when they are not seated. The use of cell phones is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Join the Non-fiction Book Club

Hello history buffs and lifelong learners! Matter of Fact is a book club all about non-fiction. We're starting with Lies my Teacher Told Me, available in the library and on Hoopla! First meeting is Wednesday, October 7 at 10 AM on the lawn.

 

 

 

 

 Registration required: https://dovernh.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/matter-of-fact-non-fiction-book-club/

For questions, reach out to Aidan at a.sonia-bolduc@dover.nh.gov.

The Library Will be Closed for the Labor Day Weekend

The Library will be closed for the Labor Day weekend, September 5-7. We'll reopen on Tuesday, September 8 with new hours, including full Saturdays from 9am-5pm. 

Monday-Tuesday 9am-8:30pm
Wednesday- Saturday 9am-5:00pm