Win a Fine Free Year by solving our Logic Puzzle and celebrate National Library Week at the same time! The first 5 people to turn in the correct answers will win. (*Applies only to overdue fines.) All other correct answers after first 5 will be entered in a raffle to win a Levenger BedLounge Pillow. Pick up a copy of the puzzle on Monday April 13 at the Circulation Desk or look for it on our Facebook Page.

The Library Book Group meeting for April will take place on Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm to discuss the book We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. To see a list of future Book Group titles, visit our Pinterest board. The Library Book Group usually meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the Trustees Room. At each book group meeting we will have multiple copies of the book available to borrow. Book group books are also available on the Library's Kindles. New members are always welcome.

 

Tuesday April 21st at 7pm   

 

Scientific "digs" on Smuttynose Island are changing New England history. Archaeologist Nathan Hamilton has unearthed 300,000 artifacts to date on this largely uninhabited rock at the Isles of Shoals. From poet Celia Thaxter to prehistoric Native Americans and the history of the islands first hotel, J. Dennis Robinson, a longtime Smuttynose steward, explores the truth behind the romantic legends of Gosport Harbor in this colorful show-and-tell presentation. This program is free and open to the public.

 

"This project was made possible with support from the New Hampshire Humanities Council, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Experience more at www.nhhc.org."

Wednesday Movie Series:

April's Second Wednesday Movie Series will feature the film The Rewrite on Wednesday the 8th at 6:30pm. It stars Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei. The film is unrated and runs for 107 minutes.

Saturday Matinees:

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

April 4th 

Theory of Everything  

Rated PG13

April 11th 

Annie

Rated PG

April 18 

Into the Woods 

Rated PG

April 25 

The Hobbit :  The Battle of Five Armies 

Rated PG13

 

 

SEE Science Center's SEEMobile:
The SEE Science Center in Manchester is an interactive learning center established to promote the understanding, enjoyment and achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The SEEMobile, the Science Center's traveling demonstration program, will be at our library on Tuesday, April 28 at 9:30am. This lively 1-hour program will explore basic scientific principles using interactive demonstrationscovering such topics as: combustion, chemical reactions, observations, polymers, problem solving, optical illusions, and recycling... some which go off with a bang!
This free presentation is suitable for all ages from grade 1 to adult. All are welcome!
For more information, call the Children's Room at 516-6052.

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Marble Magnet Craft: 

Join us Thursday April 30th at 3pm to make your own magnets using marbles and magazine clippings. We'll provide the supplies, including extra magazines, but feel free to bring photos or pictures cut from magazines up to an inch in diameter. Ages 8+ only please due to strong glues and sharp cutting implements. Space is limited to 10. Please pre-register online though our event calendar or by phone. Read the description on our calendar for more details. The program is free.

The Library is considering starting a collection of board/card games to use for adult gaming nights at the Library. If you have any gently used (intact) games that you would be willing to donate, or if you as an individual or organization would be willing to sponsor the purchase of some games, we'd love to hear from you.

David Pingree is a Dover resident with a BA from Williams College who works in graphic design and advertising. His art is created using a computer and is stunning!

 

NH Downloadable Books
**New Magazines**

 

Patrons can now download complete magazine issues to their Nook, Android, iOS and Windows 8 devices. You can borrow 3 magazines at a time. Click here for instructions or call the Library to Book a Librarian for a one-on-one walk through the process.

 

New Microfilm Machine 

 

We have a new (refurbished) microfilm reader in the Reference Room for use by the public. Printouts now go through the Self-service print station. Ask at the Reference Desk for help using the new machine.

Curious to see if an ebook is available, but hate having to log into OverDrive to check? Now you don't have to! Do a search in our catalog for what you want. At the top of the page you'll see the results of the search. Click on the link (the circled text) to see what books by Stephen King are available in digital format and which are available to be checked out. Ask us for a demo next time you are in the Library.