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Dover Public Library
October eNewsletter
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Haunted Hikes in New Hampshire
Monday, October 3 @ 7:00pm
Get ready for Halloween with tales of spooky events and haunted places along some of New Hampshire's most scenic hiking trails. Author of "Haunted Hikes in New Hampshire" Marianne O'Connor will be speaking on
Monday, October 3rd at 7pm
in the Library Lecture Hall. She will feature famous legends such as: Devil's Den in New Durham, Chief Chocorua in Tamworth, Sasquatch of Ossipee, and more!
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Man the Battlements!
Monday, Oct. 17th @ 7pm
Join us on
Monday, October 17th at 7pm
for a lively discussion of Medieval European warfare with Prof. David Bachrach of UNH. Most people think of knights in shining armor and giant catapults, but may not realize that the English parliament system grew out of warfare. David has a new book on the subject which he will have for sale called "Warfare in Medieval Europe, 400-1453".
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The Friends of the Library present:
Two Old Friends
Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm
in the Library Lecture Hall
The Friends of the Dover Public Library will present the musical duo "Two Old Friends" consisting of
Emery Hutchins and Jim Prendergast on
Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm
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A Two Old Friends performance will give you plaintive ballads and foot stomping shout tunes; soaring instrumental solos, traditional Irish tunes, and story-telling. There is truly something for everyone.
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Girls Who Code
20 week club beginning Thursday October 27
Sign-up by October 14
Want to work at a tech company? Get your start with a Girls Who Code Club!
When: Thursdays beginning Oct. 27 from
3 to 5pm--20 week program
Where: Dover Public Library
Who: Kids in grades 6-12
This is a 20 week club-participants must be committed to attending at least 80% of the meetings.
Participation is limited to 10 kids. Sign up by
Oct. 14
by calling 516-6050 or from the events section of our website at library.dover.nh.gov.
If there is high interest, preference
will be given to Dover cardholders.
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Friends of the Library Annual Booksale
Friday, October 28th for cardholders
Saturday, October 29th for the general public
The large annual Friends Book Sale will take place starting on
Saturday, October 29th.
There is still time to get donations for the sale to the library. We'll accept donations through Monday, Oct. 24th. The sale
starts for
Dover card holders (remember to bring your library card) on Friday, Oct. 28th
and for the
general public on Saturday, Oct. 29th
during regular library hours. We have thousands of books and other items for sale. Come early for the best selection. The Book sale
ends on Nov. 13th.
Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the Library group are looking for volunteers for the upcoming book sale. They are also in need of a Program Chair to plan and schedule 8 programs during the year. Contact the library for more information!
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October's Artist of the Month is Carol Despres of Dover. Her photographs of "Seasons in Dover" are an eclectic blend of people, events, nature and art she has discovered locally in the past 3 years. Included in the exhibit will be 3 "mystery" images for which viewers can submit guesses of their locations. A winner for each will be chosen at the close of the exhibit in late October and awarded a $10 prize provided by the photographer.
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Saturday Matinees
Oct. 1 @ 2pm
Captain America: Civil War, rated PG13.
Oct. 8 @ 2pm
Open Season: Scared Silly, rated PG.
Oct. 15 @ 2pm
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Out of the Shadows, rated PG13.
Oct. 22 @ 2pm
Alice Through the Looking Glass, rated PG.
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Second Wednesday Movies
Oct. 12 @ 6:30pm
Ghostbusters, rated PG13.
Come and enjoy a free showing of this remake starring Melissa McCarthy and Kirsten Wiig.
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Classic Sunday Cinema
Oct. 2 @ 2pm
Magnificent Seven,
rated PG.
Oct. 9 @ 2pm
Dial M for Murder,
rated PG.
Oct. 16 @ 2pm
The Birds, rated PG13.
Oct. 23 @ 2pm
Psycho, rated R.
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Morning Book Group
October is National Reading Group month. Celebrate by joining a book group at the library! The
Morning Book Group
will meet on
Thursday, October 6th at 10am
to discuss "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" by Michael Chabon. All are welcome!
To see future Book Group reads visit our pinterest page.
https://www.pinterest.com/doverpl/book-group-morning-dpl/
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Evening Book Group
The Evening Book Group
will meet to discuss "The Signature of all Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert on
Monday, October 17th at 6:30pm.
Books are available at the Circulation Desk and new members are always welcome.To see future Book Group reads visit our pinterest page.
https://www.pinterest.com/doverpl/book-group/
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Game Night
Monthly Game Night continues on the 3rd Wednesday of the month:
October 19th at 6pm
. Board game fun for all ages! Snacks will be provided too!
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Adult Coloring
Are you interested in coloring with other adults? We offer adult coloring sessions on
Sunday afternoons
from
2-4pm.
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Holiday Closing
The Library will be
closed on Columbus Day Monday, October 10th.
Normal hours are in effect for the rest of the holiday weekend.
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Free Computer Classes
Sign up for FREE technology classes and lectures at the library! Learn Microsoft Excel and Word. Please register online through our events calendar for one of these helpful technology classes.
New Library Card Policy
In addition to free cards for residents, the library offers free library cards to anyone who works in Dover or goes to school (K-12) in Dover. Questions? Speak to someone at the Circulation Desk.
Chimney Repair
The long-awaited repair of the Library's chimney will take place this month. They will be working on the driveway side of the building, which may cause some delays in getting into and out of the parking lot as traffic may be limited to one lane at times.
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Dover Public Library 73 Locust St. Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6050 Children's Room 603-516-6052
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