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Dover Public Library
April eNewsletter
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Dear Library Community,
We want you to know that, although our physical collection is unavailable, we have lots of digital collections available to you-see list below.
However, these services are very popular and we are experiencing some overload glitches periodically. Be patient, try restarting your device and if that doesn't work, step away for a few hours and try again. Give us a call if you still aren't able to login.
The staff is working from home and are available for questions and suggestions. We can be reached by both phone and email, Monday thru Friday from 9 to 5 at 516-6050, or
libraryquestions@dover.nh.gov. Also, the staff is offering some of our usual storytimes, book groups, knitting groups, and anything else we can think of, via Zoom and Facebook live, so please check our
calendar of events. We look forward to a time when we can open our doors and welcome you back to into your Library. Until then, please check our
website and Facebook page for new and exciting offerings. Stay well.
The Staff of the Dover Public Library
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Retirements
During the chaos of COVID-19, Cathy Beaudoin, our Library Director of 21 years (44 total years at the Dover Public Library), quietly retired. We will miss her leadership, mentorship, sense of humor, and friendship. Her tenure at the Dover Public Library marked constant change to keep up with an ever-evolving world. She allowed staff to take risks and try new ideas, the sign of an effective leader. I have been named the new Library Director and I will do my best to fill her shoes and keep the Library moving in a positive direction.
Denise LaFrance
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Sue Vincent, our InterLibrary Loan Librarian, retired after 22 years on the job. Her work at Dover Public Library began in the Children's Room--some of you may remember Miss Sue's storytimes--and later transitioned to the ILL position. We will sorely miss Sue's quiet grace and delightful sense of humor! Enjoy your garden Miss Sue.
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Poetry Contest
The Dover Public Library Poetry Contest is still on! We are very flexible as to how you submit--via email, snail mail, scan and send--any way you can think of. I will be sending poems to the judges digitally so everyone will stay safe. Prizes will be awarded in six different categories: Grades K-2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, and 11 &12. Poems will be judged on originality, style and creativity. For more information visit our website.
Deadline for entry is April 24.
Send submissions to d.lafrance@dover.nh.gov. Good luck!
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We were sad to have to cancel our Peeps Show Contest, and apparently Peeps artists were too. This year instead of a contest we will have a Peeps Show Exhibition. If you feel inclined to create a book themed Peep diorama, take a picture of it and send it to c.tremblay@dover.nh.gov and we will post it on FaceBook and our blog. Please be sure to tell us what the title of your entry is. Send your photos in during the month of April. Who feels creative?
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What Digital Services Can the Library
Offer You From Home?
This is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone - and even your TV! Sign up with your Library card.
Downloadable books and audiobooks. Sign in with your Library card and pin.
Downloadable magazines. Sign in with your Library card.
HeritageQuest: Research your ancestors from home. Essential collection of genealogical & historical sources, U.S. Federal Censuses, books, bank records, and more. Unique primary sources, local & family histories. Call us for username and password.
Creativebug: Always wanted to know how to felt? Than creativebug is for you! Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Login in with your Library card and pin.
Mango Languages: All this extra time on your hands? Learn a language--they have over 70 on offer. Log in with your Library card.
For more databases we have available visit our
website.
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Virtual D & D
D&D for ages 10 - 14 will be held every other Monday starting on April 6th from 3:30 - 5pm. Please register to join on our
website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
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Adult Zoom Knitting Group
The Knitting Group will meet via Zoom every other Thursday starting April 9th from 3:30 - 5pm. Please register to join on our website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
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Virtual Creativity Corner
What are you making? Share your creations, processes and ideas with others. "Creativity Corner" meets every second Wednesday. This month they meet on
Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30pm.
Please register to join on our website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
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Virtual Book Groups
The Monday Afternoon/Evening Book Group will have one session via Zoom on
Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm. We will be discussing
American Marriage by Tayari Jones which is available via Hoopla and Scribd.
Please register to join on our website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
The Thursday Morning book group will meet via Zoom on May 7th at 10am to discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. The book is available via Hoopla.
Please register to join on our website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
Get Lit will also be meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 29 @ 6:30pm to discuss The Lightest Object in the Universe by
Kimi Eisele
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Please register to join on our website. We will email you a link approximately 1/2 hour before the event.
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Virtual Pizza & Pages
Teen Book Group
Pizza and Pages will meet on
Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm
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Dover Public Library 73 Locust St. Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6050 Children's Room 603-516-6052
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