The Library is Opening for Computer Use

The Library will be opening our doors for computer and copier use only starting this Thursday, May 21.  Our hours will be Monday – Friday from 9 to 5.  Ten Library patrons will be allowed in the building at a time, with a 1-hour use limit.  If you would like to make an appointment to use a computer you can do so at https://www.picktime.com/c6f24583-41a2-49aa-b2e9-c485a244dc0e.  However, we will also have computers available for walk-ins.  Please come in the front door of the Library and up to the adult circulation desk.  We will require our patrons to wear masks and will provide one if necessary.   Strict social distancing rules will be in place.

We are still offering our Book Pick-up Service for those wishing to check out materials. 

The Book Pick-up Service is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10-12 and 4-6.  Patrons who wish to pick up books that they have put on hold need to make a reservation via our form https://forms.gle/jFUHojpeT8cuADS47, through email at libraryquestions@dover.nh.gov, or by calling 516-6050 (we are answering our phones Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm). 

The deadline for picking up books is as follows:
To pick up items on Monday, make your reservation by Friday at 10 AM
To pick up items on Wednesday, make your reservation by Tuesday at 10 AM
To pick up items on Friday, make your reservation by Thursday at 10 AM

We are limiting reservations to 60 patrons per shift to avoid crowding.  Please follow social distancing rules, and patiently wait behind the taped line if there is someone already at the table.  We kindly ask that you wear a mask when picking up your books.

To pick up your books, go to the Children’s Room entrance, and there will be tables under our portico.  Holds for each patron will be wrapped in paper with the first three letters of your last name, and first initial, written on the paper. They will be arranged alphabetically, and the items will already be checked out to you. Just grab and go! 

Please be patient with us as we explore how to best support our patrons during turbulent times.  We welcome comments and suggestions at libraryquestions@dover.nh.gov. 

We wish we could tell you when we will be re-opening our doors, but given the uncertainty at many levels, that is just not possible at this time.  We miss seeing all of you and look forward to seeing you in the near future.