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Dover Public Library
December eNewsletter
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Staff Development Day
The Library will be closed all day on
Friday, December 6
to allow staff to participate in a Staff Development Day. Staff will participate in self-defense training, new staff evaluation software, and strategic planning for the future.
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'Tis the season for giving and you can make each package special with some simple gift wrapping magic. Join us to watch Creativebug reveal some very special wrapping tricks, and then try four of them with us. Make a God's eye, snowball and kaleidoscope gift topper and learn to make your own triangular box.
December 4 at 6:30 pm
December 5 at 10:00 am
December 12 at 6:30 pm
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3D Snowflake Classes
Learn how to make this 3D paper snowflake
on
Thursday, December 12 at 7pm
. Also on
Saturday, December 14 at 10am or 3pm.
Please bring a small stapler and scotch tape, if possible. Other supplies will be provided. Ages 10+ please.
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Friends Officers Needed
The Friends of the Library is a vital organization to the success of the Dover Public Library. The group is currently seeking a Treasurer and a Secretary. If you think you might be able to help with either position please contact Friends Chairperson Erin Pender at pender66erin@gmail.com.
Thank you!
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Job Opportunity
A part-time afternoon/evening page position is currently open. See the city's website for details and apply at dover.nh.gov under City Services/Employment.
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D & D
Dungeons and Dragons groups for adults and kids have been active and popular lately in the library.
Adults
may play every Thursday from 6 - 8pm.
Kids and teens
can choose every other week between a Sunday session from 2 - 4pm or a Thursday session from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Space is limited, but pre-registration is not required.
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Adult Knitting Group
On
Monday, December 9 from 6 - 8pm
and
Thursday, December 19 from 10am - 12pm
the 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
Get out of the house this fall and have fun! Attend the monthly Game Night at the library and play board games with others. All ages are welcome: kids, teen and adults! Join us on
Wednesday, December 18 from 6-8pm
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Creativity Corner
What are you making? Share your creations, processes and ideas with others. "Creativity Corner" meets every second Wednesday. This month they meet on
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30pm.
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Join a Book Group
The
Morning Book Group
will discuss the book "Never Caught" by Erica Dunbar on
Thursday, December 5 at 10am.
The
Afternoon/Evening Book Group
will be discussing "Salt Houses" by Hala Alyan at
3pm and 6:30pm on Monday, December 16, "Get Lit"
will meet on
December 4 at 6:30pm at Blue Latitudes
to discuss "House Of Ghosts" by W.C. Ryan. New members to one or all groups are always welcome.
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Pizza & Pages
Teen Book Group
Pizza and Pages will meet on
Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm
. We encourage kids in grades 7 and up to attend. The next book will be "Variant" by Robison Wells and copies of the book are available at the Adult Circulation Desk.
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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 a discussion group project, on Friday, January 3 from 1 to 2pm, based on great works themed around the topic of friendship. Discussion excerpts are available on the library website or ask for the list at the desk. New members are always welcome.
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Saturday Matinees @ 2pm
December 7
Lion King
Rated PG
December 14
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Rated PG
December 28
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Rated PG
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Classic Cinema Sunday @ 2pm
December 8
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 15
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 22
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
December 29
Ocean's 11
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On
Wednesday, December 11 at a special start time of
5:30pm
we will be showing "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. This film is rated R.
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4th Thursday Movie
Celebrate Boxing Day (a holiday for Great Britain and other former British colonies) by watching the Downton Abbey movie on Thursday, December 26 at 6:30pm. Rated PG.
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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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