Dover Public Library
July Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
CLOSED on Monday, July 5
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Curbside Pick-up Hours
Tuesday: 10:00am - noon and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - noon
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Many events are planned, including a community read of the beloved children’s classic by E. B. White “Charlotte’s Web.” We will have copies available to borrow or keep, and events related to the book and author. Find a friend this summer at the library! See our website for lots more details and a complete list of programs.
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A community read is a way to bring people of all ages together around one book. This year we welcome you to read “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White with us! Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the book’s publication. Why not read or re-read this beloved children’s classic which features one of the best opening lines of any book, “Where’s Papa going with that axe?” We have plenty of extra copies to borrow at the library, and there are specially purchased copies available in many Dover downtown businesses to keep. But we also encourage you to pass those copies along to someone else who’d like to read it.
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Fine Free Summer for Kids & Teens |
From July 1 to August 31, there will be no fines on children's and teen items! Enjoy your summer reading without the pressure of accruing fines. |
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Virtual Author Visit with Melissa Sweet |
Join us on Tuesday, July 6 at 6:30pm for a virtual program with New England author Melissa Sweet, the author of "Some Writer" a children's biography of E.B. White. This is part of our Summer Reading Program, and part of our summer community read of "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White.
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Plant Foraging with Amanda Stanley |
Teens and adults are invited to join us on a guided tour along the Dover Community Trail on Tuesday, July 6 from 2-3pm with local herbalist Amanda Stanley, owner of Jupiter’s Labyrinth in Dover. Amanda will give an overview about foraging native plants and teach participants how to identify wild plants that are either edible or safe to use for various wellness purposes. Amanda will also discuss the properties of these plants and helpful ways to use them in daily life. We will be meeting at the Dover Transportation Center's entrance to the Community Trail (33 Chestnut Street, Dover, NH).
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Say “good day mate” with our virtual Digeridoo Down Under program on Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30pm.
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On Monday, July 19th at 2pm come and learn about Fish and Game’s K9 program and meet their new team member Cora. This will take place outside on the lawn.
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Join us on Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30pm for a virtual visit with Martha White, granddaughter of author E.B. White.
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Movies on the front lawn are returning in July. If you’re up for a late night, join us to see “Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse” on Monday July 12 at 9pm. And “Hairspray” on Monday, July 26 at 9pm. Bring a chair or blanket, bug spray, a jacket and snacks. The movies on the lawn will carry on into the fall with earlier start times as the days get shorter.
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STEM Event: Stomp Rockets |
Kids are invited to design, build, and test a stomp rocket on Wednesday, July 21 from 1-3pm on the library lawn! Kids will have plenty of time to build, tinker with and perfect their elevators before the competition. Prizes will be awarded! We will provide all the supplies and the kids bring their imaginations and enthusiasm!
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New members to one or all groups are always welcome! |
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The Morning Book Group (newly renamed Cover 2 Cover) will discuss the book “Hillbilly Elegy" by J.D. Vance on Thursday, July 1 at 10am in the library's Lecture Hall.
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The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be taking the rest of the summer off. See you in September!
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“A Matter of Fact,” a non-fiction book group, will meet on Wednesday, July 10 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss “Over the Top” by Jonathan Van Ness.
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Pizza and Pages will meet in person on Wednesday, July 21 at 6pm in the library's Lecture Hall. We encourage kids in grades 7 and up to attend. The next book will be “The In-Between” by Rebecca Ansari, and copies of the book are available for borrowing at the main circulation desk..
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“Get Lit!” will meet in person on Wednesday, July 28 at 6:30pm on the Library Lawn to discuss "The Story of Charlotte's Web" by Michael Sims. The book will be available to borrow at the main circulation desk, on NH Overdrive, and on Hoopla Digital.
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Virtual Cookbook Club will be trying recipes from "New England Open House Cookbook" by Sarah Leah Chase. Throughout the month, send in pictures of your dishes created with recipes from the book and a small description of your cooking process and/or your thoughts on the book. We will share your creations on our social media pages throughout the month. Photos can be sent to Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov, or tag us on Instagram @doverpubliclibrary. The book is available to borrow on Hoopla Digital.
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The Knitting Group is meeting the first and third Wednesday morning on the library’s front lawn from 9:30-11:30. Be sure to check the event calendar for dates.
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Calling all teen writers! The DPL is hosting five afternoons of creative writing activities, each week focusing on a different pillar of great storytelling. Come play writing games, work on your projects, and join other storytellers as we improve our skills together. Topics will include how to weave a plot, create mold-breaking worlds and characters, explore all of the ways to bring conflict into your stories, and more. All genres and mediums of writing welcome!
For ages 13 - 18. Held in the Lecture Hall from 3 - 5 PM. You can send any questions or comments to Aidan at a.sonia-bolduc@dover.nh.gov.
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Join us for a round of laser tag after hours in the library! Teens (entering grades 6-12) can register for a slot on Friday, July 9 at 5pm or 6pm, and kids entering grades 1-5 can register for a slot on Saturday, July 10 at 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm.
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Teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for an afternoon of tie-dying on Tuesday, July 13 at 2pm! Please bring any white article of clothing or fabric accessory that you'd like to transform into a tie-dyed piece. For questions, please e-mail Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov.
Rain date for this event will be Thursday, July 15 at 2pm.
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Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons LIVE online through Roll20 with Dungeon Master Aidan! There is no commitment to attend all sessions. No experience or materials are required and all skill levels are welcome to play. If you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or using Roll20, please come 15 minutes early to learn the basics, set up a character, and get familiar with the website.
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Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to bring a chair or blanket and join us for a discussion of Snapdragon by Kat Leyh on Tuesday, July 20 at 6pm on the library's front lawn! Snapdragon is "a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends her town's witch and discovers the strange magic within herself" (from Goodreads).
Copies of Snapdragon will be available to check out from the main circulation desk at the library.
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Dover 400th Lecture Series |
The Dover 400th Committee has scheduled a year-long lecture series based on Dover’s history. The lectures will take place virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Register on the library’s website under events to receive the link to attend. July's program is “Dover Regiments in the Civil War” to be held on Tuesday, July 13 at 7pm.
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Now Accepting Passport Applications |
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We have resumed our Passport Acceptance Program. Give us a call to schedule an appointment and keep in mind the long processing times for routine processing, which is currently running 10-12 weeks. |
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Do you need help picking out some good books? Did you know the library can help by using our Handpicked Book service? We ask a few simple questions and then put together some books we think you’d like based on your answers. Then you can come in to pick up, save the suggestions for later, or pick up via curbside pickup.
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