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Dover Public Library
February eNewsletter
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Tax Help Starts in February
AARP volunteers will again be offering FREE tax preparation assistance at the library starting in February. They will here Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings 9-12. Appointments can be made by calling 2-1-1. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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New Database
Creativebug is a new offering for our patrons. Use your card to login to this site for
more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Winter is a perfect time to get creative!
Go to
creativebug.com/lib/dover
and ENJOY!
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New Discussion Group
Interested in reading classic works of literature and improving your listening, reading, and communication skills at the same time? If so, then consider participating in the Great Books Discussion Group held the first Sunday of every month. We will discuss Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a work popularly associated with Halloween, but which is perhaps more relevant to the cold and dark associated with our winter months, on Sunday, February 3 at 2pm
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Local Author
On
Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm
local author Erica Sousa will be here to read from her book of poetry "Thoughts, Feelings and Goofiness" Erica uses writing as therapy. Come and hear about her life and her work.
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Creativity Corner
Join us for an informal gathering to discuss making, crafting and creativity in general on
Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30pm.
What are you making? Come share your creations with others. Talk about why you create. Talk about your process. Share ideas. Get help with challenges you are facing. Be inspired and inspiring.
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Free Financial Workshop
On
Saturday, February 16 at 11am
Colin Walker of Ameriprise Financial Services in Portsmouth will present a free workshop on financial aspects of Retirement and Estate planning. Registration is required. Register through the library's event calendar or call the library at 516-6050 to register.
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Friends of the Library
Cultural Event
On
Tuesday, February 19 at 7pm
find your inner laughter again with Sandra Maisey. Attendees will partake in exercises that encourage playfulness and balance of mind, body and spirit. This may include gentle stretching and deep breathing, along with laughter exercises that combine laughing and physical movement. She will talk about the physical and psychological benefits of laughter then she will get the audience laughing to prove it. Give yourself permission to surrender your seriousness. This program is an invitation to breathe, laugh and play for your well-being. You don't have to tell jokes or be funny or flexible to join us!
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Local Author
Join us on
Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30pm
to hear from New England author
Michelle Cacho-Negrete. Her collection of essays called "Stealing: Life in America" was very favorably reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, which called it "a pointed, energetic collection of personal essays". Michelle will have copies of the book available for purchase and will be signing copies after her talk.
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Welcome Dr. Timothy Hunt, DVM of downtown Dover's
Winichahanat Veterinary Care
here in downtown Dover on
Wednesday, February 27 at 7pm.
Dr. Hunt will be discussing the best ways to keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy. The photo shows Dr. Hunt taking dental radiographs on a sedated canine.
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Adult Knitting Group
On
Monday, February 11 from 6 - 8pm
and
Thursday, February 21 from 10 - 12
our knitting group will meet in the Trustees Room. This group is open to anyone who has a love for knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome!
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Monthly Game Night
Monthly Game Night is on
Wednesday, February 20 from 6-8pm
. Join friends and neighbors for some friendly competition with one of our many games, or bring one you'd like to teach to others.
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Join a Book Group
Join a book group! The
Morning Book Group
will discuss the book "Being Mortal" by Atule Gawande on
Thursday, February 7 at 10am.
The
Evening Book Group
will meet on
Monday, February 28 at 6:30pm
to discuss "Room" by Emma Donoghue, and
"Get Lit"
meets at Sonny's Tavern in Dover on
Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30pm.
They will be discussing "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata
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New members to one or all are always welcome!
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Pizza & Pages
Teen Book Group
The next meeting will be
Wednesday, February 13 at 6pm
. We encourage kids in grades 7 and up to attend. The group will be very informal with pizza and refreshments being served. Join us to hang out with friends and maybe meet new ones. The next book will be "Gone" by Michael Grant, and copies of the book are currently available for borrowing at the adult circulation desk. Hope to see you there! Questions? Email
d.lafrance@dover.nh.gov
or call 516-6050 and ask for Denise.
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Saturday Matinees @ 2pm
February 2
Sgt. Stubby
Rated PG
February 9
Gnomeo and Juliet
Rated G
February 23
Robin Hood
Rated PG-13
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Classic Cinema Sunday @ 2pm
February 3
Grand Hotel
February 10
Dark Victory
February 16
Pillow Talk
February 24
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
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Second Wednesday Movie
On
Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30pm
we will be showing "At Eternity's Gate" starring Willem Dafoe , who was nominated for an Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for his portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh. The film is rated R.
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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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