Dover Public Library
Children's Room

December Newsletter

The Hampstead Stage Company Presents...

Join us on Tuesday, December 2 @ 6:30p.m. for an interactive version of the literary classic, "A Christmas Carol" presented by The Hampstead Stage Company. The production will be performed by two professional actors, each playing multiple roles, and using children and adults from the audience. The performance lasts one hour with a question and answer session following. All are welcome to attend!

Story Time

Session III (January 12-February 20)
*Note Changes*

Mother Goose on the Loose

(ages birth-23 months & adult caregivers)

Registration required (beginning Jan. 5)

Friday morning 10:00-10:30

Toddlers

(ages 24-36 months & adult caregivers)
Registration required (beginning Jan. 5)

Thursday morning 10:00-10:45

Drop-in Preschool Story Times
(ages 3-5 year olds/no adults)
No registration required

Monday afternoon 1:30-2:15

Monday night 7:00-7:45

Tuesday morning 10:00-10:45

Family Drop-in Story Times
(all ages welcome)
No registration required

Wednesday morning 10:00-10:45

For more information, please call the Children's Room @ 516-6052.

Library Movies

Saturday Matinees are held in the Library Lecture Hall every Saturday @ 2pm. The schedule is as follows:

December 6
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG13

December 13
Guardians of the Galaxy, PG13

December 20
Muppet Christmas Carol, G

December 27
Dolphin Tale 2, PG

Lego Saturday
and Bricks4kidz

Saturday, December 20, is Lego Saturday. Use our Legos or bring your own to build and create-all day! Gordon Lubbers, owner of Bricks 4 Kidz�, will be here from 10:00am-2:00pm for "build-for-free" fun! Gordon will supply special architect/engineer designed model kits and instructions for kids to enjoy.

Paws for Reading

Murphy, a Certified Therapy Dog, and her handler Karen will be on vacation this month. They will be back on Saturday, January 3 from 10:00-11:00am. Murphy loves stories! Sign up now to read to her or drop by for a visit and a chance to read.

Holiday Hours

The Library will be closed :

Wednesday, December 24 @ Noon
Thursday, December 25

Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31 @ 4pm
Thursday, January 1

Artistic Happenings

Creation Station

Children of all ages are invited to create a "Gingerbread Boy" anytime during the week of

December 15-20.

Art Wall

Art work from the following schools will be on display during the month of December:
St. Mary Academy-November 21-December 11
Garrison Elementary-December 12-January 8

Our mailing address is:

Dover Public Library
73 Locust St.
Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6050 Adult Circ. Desk
603-516-6052 Children's Room

Library Hours:
Mon. - Wed.. 9 to 8:30
Thur. & Fri. 9 to 5:30
Saturday 9 to 5