Dover Public Library | 73 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820 | (603) 516-6052
Dover Public Library
Children's Room
August Newsletter
Library Hours
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Outdoor Pick-Up Service
Tuesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fall Preview
As we approach back to school time, we are thinking about our fall programs. This year we want to change up our traditional storytimes. Programs will begin the week of September 13. We will be announcing more details by the end of August.
Upcoming Events
Some Pig Celebration
Join us on Monday, August 2 from 6:00-8:00 pm as we celebrate our Community Read, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. In addition to crafts, games, and activities based on the book, we will have farm animals from Carriage Shack Farm in Londonderry, NH. Meet the goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, and of course, a pig!
No Two Tails Alike
An animal’s tail can serve as a rudder when swimming, help with agility during flight, or can even function like an extra hand. On Friday, August 6 at 2pm, join us on the library's front lawn to meet live native wildlife ambassadors as a naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center tells tales of the tails of some of New Hampshire’s native wildlife.
Charlotte's Web at the Strand
Join us at the Strand Theater in Dover on
Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 pm for a free showing of the original 1973 animated version of Charlotte's Web in honor of our Community Read. The concession stand will be open to purchase refreshments.

Ongoing Events week of August 2-6
Grab and Go Activities
Our popular Take Home Craft and Stem kits will be available beginning on Monday, August 2, and they can be picked up in the Children's Room while supplies last.
Family Storytime
For kids of all ages with an adult. Monday, August 2 at 10:00am on the library lawn. Rain location is the Lecture Hall.
Read With a Librarian
Drop in to the Children's Room on Thursday, August 5 between 3:00-4:00pm to practice reading skills with or be read to by a librarian.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, August 6 at 10:00am on the lawn for infants to two year olds with an adult. Rain location is the Lecture Hall.
Museum Passes
Many museums are open but most are at limited capacity and require reservations. Go to our website to reserve your pass and get more information.
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
— Albert Einstein