Dover Public Library
Children's Room
February eNewsletter

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 without adult
Monday 1:30 pm-2:15 pm
Monday 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
(February 6 and 13)
Tuesday 10:00 am-10:45 am
(February 7 and 14)
 
Family Storytime
All ages with adult
   Wednesday 10:00 am-10:45 am
(February 1, 8 and 15)
***NEW***
Saturdays 11:00-11:45
(February 4, 11, and 18)
 
Toddler Time
Ages 2 to just turned 3 with adult
Thursday 10:00 am-10:45 am
(February 2, 9, and 16)
 
Mother Goose on the Loose
Ages birth to 24 months with adult
Friday 10:00 am-10:30 am
(February 3, 10, and 17)
K'Nex Car Racing Competition

On Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 pm kids in grades 3 and up are invited to build and race a K'nex car. Participants will work as a team and prizes will be awarded to the teams with the fastest car and longest     distance. Register online at library.dover.nh.gov or 516-6050 .
 
 
School Vacation Week Events


You Are Invited to a Party! 

Come celebrate the adorable book characters Elephant and Piggie on Monday, February 27 from   2:00 pm-4:00 pm in the children's room. Games, crafts, and snacks will all be part of this fun afternoon.


Wonderful World of Ballet

On Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 pm members of the Northeast Ballet Theatre will perform. Edra Toth, founder and artistic director, will talk about how ballerinas train and teach a mini-lesson.
 


Magician Steve Corning


Bring the family to the library on Wednesday, March 1 at 2:00 pm for some great vacation week entertainment. Comedy magic, juggling, escape artistry, and amazing stunts will all be part of this variety show.


Reading is Sweet!


What is your favorite candy-themed book? Join us on Friday, March 3 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the children's room for a sweet afternoon. Candy crafts, experiments, games, and eating will all be part of this program. Great family activity!
 


Other School Vacation Events

Thursday, March 2
from  2:00 pm-4:00 pm make
beads from recycled magazines.

Saturday, March 4 at 2:00pm a free screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original starring Gene Wilder).
 



Music with benjii


Join us on Friday, February 10, 17 and 24 at 11:00 am for this joyful family music program. Everyone is welcome to sing, dance, and play instruments.
Saturday Matinees

February 4 @ 2pm
Queen of Katwe,
rated PG

February 11 @ 2pm
Trolls, rated PG        

February 18
@ 2pm
No movie -- see K'nex Car Racing Competition

February 25 @ 2pm
BFG, rated PG
Lego Saturdays

 
Join us on February 4, 11, 18 and 25 for Lego Saturdays. Use our LEGOs to build and  create.  Meet new friends and share your ideas. Work on interesting challenges and have fun!
 
 
 
Paws for Reading

Murphy, a certified     therapy dog, and her handler, Karen, will be in the children's room on S aturday, February 4 from 10:00 am-11:00 am. Murphy is a great listener and very patient with         beginning readers.
 

Artistic Happenings 

Creation Station 
 
At the Creation Station make a  tissue paper heart collage anytime between February 6-12 and a     poseable mini-me anytime between February 27 and March 5.  On Thursday, March 2 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm make beads from recycled magazines.
 
 
Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 20.
 
 
Library Hours:
Mon - Wed 9 to 8:30
Thur & Fri 9 to 5:30
Saturday 9 to 5
Sunday 1 to 5
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Dover Public Library 73 Locust St. Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6050  Children's Room 603-516-6052