Dover Public Library December eNewsletter

Dover Public Library

December eNewsletter

Library Closed

The Library will be closed for a Staff Development Day on Friday, December 7 .

Make a 3D Paper Snowflake

Susan will again offer her workshop on how to create a beautiful and deceptively simple 3D paper snowflake on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3pm and Thursday, Dec. 6 at 2pm . Please bring a small stapler and scotch tape, if possible. Other supplies will be provided.

Small Town, Big Oil

David W. Moore, author of "Small Town, Big Oil" will be here on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30pm to talk about his book. The book tells the story of the 1973 attempt by Aristotle Onassis to build an oil refinery on the coast of New Hampshire and the grassroots local opposition which stopped it. When it seems like big corporations get whatever they want, this David and Goliath story will give you hope. He will have copies of his book for sale for $10 and will sign copies after his talk. Don't miss this!

STEM Saturday

Join us on Saturday, December 8th at 2pm when Dover Shockwave Robotics Team will be in the Lecture Hall to introduce us to their robot. They will tell us about their team and the process that was used to design and build the robot. They will also demonstrate how the robot works! After the demonstration kids in grades K and up are invited to stay and play with Snap Circuits!

Local Poet - Claire Conroy

Local poet Claire Conroy will be here on Monday, December 10 at 6:30pm to read from her new book of poems called "Listen." She will have copies of the book for sale after her reading. She describes her program as "Sharing dreamy imagery through passion infused words."

Male Height Bias

Dover resident Seth Ulinski explored the bias against short men in his new book "Amazing Heights : How Short Men Stand Tall." He will discuss his book on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30pm.

Pizza & Pages

The second meeting of the Library's Teen Book Group, Pizza & Pages, will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at 6pm. The group will discuss We Were Liars by E. Lockhardt and copies of the book are available at Library's adult circulation desk. 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. Hope to see you there! Questions? Email d.lafrance@dover.nh.gov or call 516-6050 and ask for Denise.

Elf Mania

Interactive movie:

Join us Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm as we celebrate the holidays with an interactive showing of Elf in the library's Lecture Hall! Each person will receive a prop bag full of surprises and instructions on how to interact with the movie as it plays. All ages welcome! Registration is required for Elf.

Escape Room:

Teens are invited to come help Buddy save Christmas on Saturday, December 22 at 2pm ! Santa gave Buddy the important job of holding the keys to his sleigh. Some mischievous elves played a trick on Buddy and locked the keys inside the box. Santa is supposed to leave to deliver presents to the world soon! Can you help Buddy save Christmas? Grades 6 and up. Registration required.

Holiday Movie

On Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30pm we will "premiere" the Hallmark Holiday movie Christmas Incorporated which is set in Dover, NH... Or rather a very fictional Dover which has its own airport. Written by a man who grew up on the Seacoast.

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 a discussion group project starting in January at the Dover Public Library. Our first selection will be an excerpt from 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. No advance preparation is required for the first session. First meeting will take place on Sunday, January 6 at 2pm.

Monthly Offerings

Knitting Group

On Monday, December 10 from 6 - 8pm 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!

Meditation Group

Jacqueline Finnerty leads a monthly meditation group at the library on the First Tuesday of every month with each session concentrating on a different type of meditation. Join her on Tuesday, December 4 at 7pm for this month's session . After all, can't we all use extra serenity in December?

Monthly Game Night

Monthly Game Night is on Wednesday, December 19 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.

Join a Book Group

Join a book group! The Morning Book Group will discuss the book "A Reliable Wife" by Robert Goolrick on Thursday, December 6 at 10am. The Evening Book Group will meet on Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm to discuss "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles. And our new book group "Get Lit" will meet at Sonny's Tavern in Dover on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30pm. They will be discussing "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. New members to one or all are always welcome!

Second Wednesday Movie

The Second Wednesday Movie for December will be Colette showing on December 12 at 6:30pm. It is rated R.


Saturday Matinees @ 2pm December 1 Christopher Robin Rated PG December 15 Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer Rated G December 29 The House With A Clock In Its Walls Rated PG	Classic Cinema Sunday @ 2pm Sunday, Dec. 2 Christmas in July Sunday, Dec. 9 It Happened on Fifth Avenue Sunday, Dec. 16 Holiday Affair Sunday, Dec. 30 Born Yesterday

Artists Wanted

We are seeking artists for our FREE monthly Artist of the Month displays in 2019. Art needs to be displayable using our wired hanging system, so something in a frame, or at the very least a string across the back! Please ask to speak to Susan if you are interested in showing your work at the library!