Dover Public Library
Children's Room
June Newsletter


Summer Reading Sign-up Celebration

Tuesday, June 21 we will kickoff our summer reading program. From 2:00-4:00pm there will be some special  visitors, food, crafts, and a raffle for all who register. Let the reading begin!
 

Paws for Reading
 
Murphy, a certified therapy dog, and her handler, Karen, will be in the children's room on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00-11:00 am. Sign up ahead of time to read to Murphy or drop by.

Bats!

On Tuesday, June 28, 1:30pm , learn about the wonderful world of bats. After the program, kids will create their own bat T-shirt. Bring your own white T-shirt to decorate or purchase one for $4.     
 
 
Magician Norman Ng
 

On
Thursday, June 30 from 2:00-3:00 pm Norman Ng will amaze us with his unique brand of magic. This show is perfect for all members of the family.
 

Lego Saturday

 
Every summer Saturday is a Lego Saturday (June 25-July 30) . Use our Legos and/or Duplos to build and create. Meet new friends, share your building tips, get new ideas, and have fun!
 

Drop-In Storytime
                    

Each Wednesday during the summer (June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20) we will offer a family storytime at 10:00 am
in the Lecture Hall. Children with their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and games. No need to sign-up, just come and join the fun.

Storytime at the Dover Farmer's Market 
 
On Wednesday, June 29, 3:00 pm , there will be a family storytime at the farmer's market located in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot in Dover.
Friday Family Fun

On Friday mornings in the summer (June 24,  July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) we will offer a fun-filled   line-up of events for our youngest patrons.

**Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00-10:30am

**Toddler Exploration Time 10:30-11:00 am
**Music with benji 11:00-11:30 am
 
 
 
Artistic Happenings

Creation Station 
Each week of the summer reading  program, there will be a different sports-themed craft at the creation station to make and take.

Jump Rope Family Craft 
Drop-in on Thursday, June 23 anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 to make your own colorful jump rope. Use it all summer long.
 
Summer Movies
Mondays at 2:00 pm in the Lecture Hall the library will show a family movie. Check out the line up of movies for the summer:

June 27 
AirBud, PG

July 11
Kung Fu Panda 3, PG

July 18
Space Jam, PG

July 25
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, PG

August 1
Zootopia, PG
Library Hours
Mon-Wed 9am-8:30pm
Thurs-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Saturday 9am-5pm (9am to 1pm beginning June 4) 
Sunday 1pm-5pm (Closed beginning June 5) 
CLOSED Monday, May 30