Dover Public Library
December Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
CLOSED December 3, 24, 25, 26, & 31
January 1 & 2
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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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Library Closed for Staff Development Day |
The Library will be closed on Friday, December 3 for a day-long Staff Development Day. We will be open on Saturday, December 4 from 9am-5pm and Sunday, December 5 from 1-5pm.
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“There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…” Do you remember this famous Christmas song? Whatever happened to the scary stories? Join Jeff Belanger at Dover Public Library on Monday, December 6 at 6:30pm as he brings back the legends, monsters, and ghosts of the Yuletide season with his presentation Creepy Christmas. From the origins of the holiday to the monsters like Krampus, the Belsnickel, and Gryla, to the ghosts that lurk in the red and green shadows, Belanger will take you on a multi-media journey of this haunting holiday! Mark your calendars. This will be an evening you won’t forget! The event is available in –person and virtually. You must register for the program if you’d like to receive the link for the virtual program.
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3D Paper Snowflake Workshop |
Susan is once again offering the 3D paper snowflake craft on Tuesday, December 7 at 4pm. No registration is necessary. All supplies are provided, though if you have a tiny stapler at home please bring that! Ages 10+ please.
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Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle on Saturday, December 18 at 10am to listen to some holiday tunes played on the library’s grand piano by local resident Tony McManus.
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New members to one or all groups are always welcome! |
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Cover 2 Cover (morning book group) will discuss the book “Where You'll Find Me” by Ty Gagne in person on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 10am.
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The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be discussing “Exhalation” by Ted Chiang in-person at 3pm and 6:30pm on Monday, Dec. 20.
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Get Lit will meet in person on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30pm to discuss “The Temple House Vanishing” by Rachel Donohue.
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Virtual Cookbook Club will be trying recipes from "5 Ingredients" by Jamie Oliver. 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 at the main circulation desk.
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A Matter of Fact, a non-fiction book group, will meet in-person on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss “The Day the World Came to Town” by Jim Defede.
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Pizza and Pages is on hiatus for December- see you in January!
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The Knitting Group is meeting the first and third Wednesday morning in the library’s Trustees Room from 9:30-11:30. Be sure to check the event calendar for dates.
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Creativity Corner will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. This is a gathering for creative people who are interested in sharing their creative pursuits with others; sharing tips and showing off! The group is facilitated by former Tech Librarian, Peggy Thrasher who is a juried member of the New Hampshire League of Craftsmen.
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The library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 8 at 6pm in the Trustees Room for any teens interested in offering input on teen programming in the library. Any teen is welcome to attend! For questions or more information, please reach out to Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov.
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Nailed It! Holiday Snack Edition |
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a holiday themed snack decorating challenge based on the popular Netflix show "Nailed It" on Thursday, December 9 at 6pm. Will you nail it and successfully recreate the Pinterest-worthy holiday snack? Or will your creation turn into a hilarious fail? All supplies will be provided, and teens bring their creativity and enthusiasm! For questions about this program, please e-mail Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov.
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Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons LIVE online through Roll20 with Dungeon Master Aidan! This month's sessions will be held on Sunday, December 12 and Sunday, December 19 from 2-4pm. 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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Lili Un’s art will be on display in December. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts where she majored in Painting and Printmaking. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
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The number of COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire is HIGH. Please be considerate to those who are vulnerable by wearing a mask in the building. Masks are now mandatory for City employees again. We have masks at the desk if you need one. Thank you! |
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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 8 -11 weeks. |
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Would you like to get set up to receive your library notices via text? It’s simple! Just ask us. We’ll just need to know your cell phone provider. Recently some patron’s email notices have been sent to their spam folders due to tighter restrictions by email providers. If you want to make sure to get your hold notices, have us set you up to also receive a text! |
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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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Dover 400th Lecture Series |
The Dover 400th Committee has scheduled a year-long lecture series based on Dover’s history. This month’s program is “Voices from the Cemetery” on Tuesday, December 14 at 7pm.
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