Dover Public Library | 73 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820 | (603) 516-6050 | |
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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 2, 24, 25, 26, & 31
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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 December 2 for Staff Development Day | |
The library will be closed on Friday, December 2 for our annual Staff Development Day. We will be open normal hours on Saturday (9am - 5pm) and Sunday (1 - 5pm).
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The library will be hosting a gift wrapping party on Monday, December 5 from 6:30-8:30pm for anyone who has gifts for the holidays to wrap. Paper, tape, scissors and ribbons will be provided. All you have to bring is your gifts ready to be wrapped in your own boxes. And bring a festive attitude to chat with others while wrapping. We will play holiday music to enhance the mood. There is no registration for this drop-in event.
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The Deviant's War with Eric Cervini | |
Join us for a Zoom discussion with award-winning author and historian Eric Cervini on Wednesday, December 7 at 7pm. Cervini will discuss his painstakingly researched and engagingly written book, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America. A New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The Deviant's War uncovers the secret history of the fight for gay rights that began a generation before Stonewall, told through the life and unprecedented legal efforts of astronomer Franklin Edward Kameny.
This discussion is in partnership with Nashua Public Library, PBS NH and other New England libraries. It will be moderated by Jasmine Allen of PBS NH.
Register here for the virtual session.
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All Levels Yoga with Bridget Harton | |
Join us on Saturday, December 10 at 9:30am for a free yoga class with instructor Bridget Harton! This class is a great opportunity for beginners to give yoga a try in a safe, welcoming environment and for experienced individuals to find a new place to continue their growth. Please bring your own mat and any props of preference.
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Join us for Intermediate Excel with Peggy on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30pm! This class will cover tables, charts and functions. The class size is limited to 8 people and will take place in the technology corner at the Dover Public Library.
Register here.
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New members to one or all groups are always welcome! | |
Cover 2 Cover will be meeting in person on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 10am to discuss Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce. | |
The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be meeting in person and virtually on Monday, Dec. 19 at 3pm and 6:30pm to discuss The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. | |
Get Lit will be meeting in person on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30pm at Blue Latitudes to discuss H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald. | |
Cookbook Club will be holding an in-person cookie swap on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30pm. We will use The Essential Cookie Companion by King Arthur Baking Company for our cookie recipes. Copies of the book are available to check out at the main circulation desk. Please register for this event here. | |
A Matter of Fact, a non-fiction book group, will meet in person on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer. | |
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Join a community of local writers with Cocheco River Writers! This group meets Thursday, December 1 & 22 at 6:30 PM and welcomes all skill levels. Discuss ideas, get tips, and share your work with others in a low-key, inviting atmosphere. Whether you want to write creatively for fun or for publication, this group is a great way to hone your craft!
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Join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30pm for Genealogy Group! Whether you’re new to genealogical research or a seasoned pro, this group is a great way to meet others who share the same passion, can give you advice in your research, and listen to your newly-discovered family histories.
The group is open to the public and not restricted to Dover residents or library card holders. For more information, email Anne Nelson at a.nelson@dover.nh.gov or call the library at (603) 516-6050.
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On Wednesday, December 7 at 11am, adults with disabilities are invited to join the Chapter Book Club. At each session, we will read several chapters from a popular book. Our first book will be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. We will end with activities and crafts related to the book and some time for socializing.
If you have any questions, please email p.falconer@dover.nh.gov.
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The Knitting Group is meeting Wednesday, December 7 and 21 from 9:30-11:30am in the library’s Makerspace. All levels are welcome!
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On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30am, join Cornerstone VNA as we introduce our newest monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No registration is required.
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On Wednesday, December 21 from 6-8pm, join us to play a fun selection of card & board games, and meet other board game enthusiasts in the community! You’re also welcome to bring your own games. All ages welcome!
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Dungeons and Dragons: 18 and Older Group | |
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons with Game Masters Brandon and Dave!
The 18 & older groups are for new and veteran role-playing gamers to join us in the library for adventure, strategy, and imagination. The library has two groups that will meet every other Monday night and every Tuesday night, though you do not need to have attended previous sessions to enjoy your first game. No experience or materials are required and all skill levels are welcome to play.
This month's sessions will be indoors in the Trustees Room from 6 - 8 PM on December 6, 12, 13, 20, & 27. For more information, please visit our event calendar.
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Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 6pm. Help us shape the library's teen services and programs while hanging out and eating snacks! For questions about this event, please e-mail Emily at e.ainaire@dover.nh.gov. | |
On Monday, December 19 at 6pm, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a showing of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (rated PG)! Themed snacks and drinks will be provided. | |
Origami Star Jars
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us to make origami star jars on Wednesday, December 28 at 2pm! You can use the origami stars to keep a to-be-read list for the new year, or just display your star jar as a fun decoration. All supplies will be provided.
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Artist of the Month: JoAnn Rohde | |
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Throughout the month of December, we will be displaying the artwork of JoAnn Rohde in the library's Reference Room.
Rohde states that "Creating art has always been a goal beyond my much appreciated work in the kitchen, but something more permanent and intimate has been a longtime desire. Painting, these past few years, has opened up a whole new world view and I've become lost in color and design...in places that continually change. I've enjoyed contemplating the faces and features of those I paint - our subtle differences."
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Interested in showing your work at the Dover Public Library? It's free! The library hosts a different artist every other month. Please contact Susan Dunker at s.dunker@dover.nh.gov or by calling (603) 516-6050 for more information.
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Thinking about traveling abroad, but don't have a passport? Give us a call at (603) 516-6050 to schedule an appointment. Passport application and renewal forms are available at the main circulation desk. | |
The library now has notaries on staff. Please call the library to see if the notaries are available. The cost is $5 per document payable in cash or by check. Notaries are also available at the City Clerk’s Office. | |
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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