Dover Public Library
August Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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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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Dover Public Library is Fine Free! |
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The Dover Public Library is thrilled to announce that we are no longer charging late fees for overdue materials! We are excited to join a growing nationwide trend of libraries eliminating fines--this supports our commitment to equity of access. Although the library will no longer charge late fees, patrons will still be responsible for the replacement cost of items that are lost, damaged, or not returned within 60 days. With the start of our fine-free status, the library staff looks forward to providing access to all the library has to offer to every member of our community! |
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Dover Public Library cardholders now have access to the movie streaming service Kanopy! Kanopy is a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain.
Kanopy can be streamed on any of your favorite devices, and is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your desktop and Smart TV apps such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
To get started, visit kanopy.com and select the "Add Library Card" button on the lower left. Enter your library card credentials, then create an account using your preferred e-mail address. Library cardholders will be able to stream a total of four titles a month.
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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.
August's meeting on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30pm will feature a presentation by Rob Weir of Yourigins entitled "Where There's a Will, There's a Way (to Find It): An Introduction to Probate Research for Genealogy and Local History." This presentation will be followed by a group discussion on how you keep organized in your genealogy research.
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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All Levels Yoga with Bridget Harton |
Join us on Saturday, August 6 at 9:30am for a free yoga class with instructor Bridget Harton! Yoga sessions at the library will be designed in a way that should be accessible to all levels. It 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. Plan to bring your own mat and any props of preference.
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Join us on Monday, August 8 at 6:30pm as we welcome local author and chef James Haller as he reads from his latest book “At the End of Ceres Street” at the library. In this book, Haller reminisces about Portsmouth “back in the day.” Over 50 years ago, chef and author James Haller found his way to Portsmouth. The charm of this small seaport town and its inhabitants grew into an affection tender and wise, which Haller celebrates in this love letter to the city and to the remarkable individuals he had the good fortune to come to know. The book includes illustrations and about a dozen of Chef Haller's recipes. This event will be in-person in the library, but also available to watch online from home.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Tour |
Join us for a tour of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard by Shipyard Historian and Museum Director Joe Gluckert on Wednesday, August 17 at 9:30am!
The tour begins promptly at 9:30 AM and will last around 2 1/2 hours. Tour attendees must provide their own transportation and will park at the Kittery Lions' Club on State Road. From there they be transported over to the Shipyard via Navy bus. Guests attending this tour will need to be able to get on and off the Navy bus independently as well as able to climb a couple of flights of stairs. Visitors are also required to provide a valid, government-issued ID the day of the visit.
As a secure Navy installation, background checks must be done for each visitor to the shipyard. All guests MUST provide their name, age, and address a week prior to the tour. No last minute accommodations can be made. Citizenship status must also be checked and any foreign nationals will need to supply additional information no less than two weeks prior to the visit.
For more information and to register, click here. If the event fills, please add your information to the waitlist and we may schedule another tour date in the future.
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This lesson provides a quick overview of the ukulele and instruction on playing a few simple songs. No experience, no problem! Even a complete beginner can learn how to play a song on the ukulele in an hour or less!
This class is not limited, but we ask that you sign up so we know who will need a lender ukulele and who will be bringing their own! There will be 15 ukuleles available to lend.
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New members to one or all groups are always welcome! |
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Cover 2 Cover will be taking the month off. See you in September!
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The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be taking the month off. See you in September!
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Get Lit will be taking the month off. See you in September!
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Virtual Cookbook Club will be meeting in person on Monday, August 22 at 6:30pm for a potluck-style discussion of Everyday Dorie by Dorie Greenspan! Copies of the book are available to check out at the main circulation desk.
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A Matter of Fact, a non-fiction book group, will meet in person on Wednesday, August 10 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss The Lakota Way by Joseph M. Marshall III.
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The Knitting Group is meeting Wednesday, August 3 and 17 from 9:30-11:30am in the library’s Makerspace. All levels are welcome!
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Join a community of local writers with Cocheco River Writers! This group meets Thursday, August 25 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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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. For dates and more information, please visit our event calendar.
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Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join us for candy sushi making on Thursday, August 18 at 2pm! For questions about this event, please e-mail Emily at e.ainaire@dover.nh.gov.
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Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons LIVE online through Discord with Dungeon Master Andrew on Sunday, August 7 and 21 at 2pm!
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Artist on Display: Jane Steiner |
This month we will be featuring Jane Steiner's artwork, Lake House Watercolors, in the library's Reference Room.
Steiner recently discovered the art of watercolor painting after retiring from a healthcare/business career. After taking painting classes, she discovered a newfound talent and a way to express herself. Steiner is a member of the Brevard Watercolor Society in Melbourne, Florida where she winters with her husband.
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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. |
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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. |
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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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