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Dover Public Library
October Newsletter
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Current Library Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
CLOSED October 12
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Expanded Hours begin October 14
The Library will increase the open hours starting on Wednesday, October 14. Starting on that day we will be open:
Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 8:30pm Thursday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
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A cloth mask covering the chin, mouth, and nose of each person using the library is strongly encouraged. Keep the mask on the entire time you are inside the building and please don't take your mask off or pull it down to speak. Remember that we are asking patrons to limit their time inside the building to an hour or less. This keeps everyone safe and allows for maintaining building capacity limits. Be aware that if the building or a section of the building reaches capacity, you may be asked to wait outside before entering. Food and drink are not allowed due to the mask recommendation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Curbside Pick-Up Service Continues
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Curbside pickup hours continue with new days and times. They take place on Tuesdays 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Also, on Saturday mornings 10am-noon. Curbside delivery allows safer pickup of library materials for anyone who isn't comfortable coming into the library. Holds must be placed no later than by 1pm the day before the next scheduled pickup. Items will be checked out and placed outside for pickup during the time you reserved. If you can't make your scheduled pickup, please call us and let us know if you want to come inside to pick it up or have us put it out for the next scheduled pickup. Call us or see the website for current available times and to schedule a pickup.
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Virtual programming continues, with some socially distant outside programming thrown in.
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Movies on the Lawn continue in October with a family-friendly film for Halloween. Bundle up because the evenings are getting cooler. Bring a chair or blanket for seating on the lawn. See the schedule here or pick up a handy bookmark with the details at the Library.
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If you are a fan of a good scare, you will want to register for this virtual spooky program: "Legends and Haunts of New England" with Tom D'Agostino on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm. Tom is a paranormal investigator and he will be talking about some of the ghost stories and his investigations in the area. Visit his website for more information.
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We will be offering Star Wars trivia on the front lawn on Saturday, October 17th at 2pm. Just show up with friends and may the Force be with you! We have cool Star Wars themed prizes for the winners.
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Adult & Teen Take & Makes
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The Library is providing kits for teens and adults with a simple craft inside. Each kit includes everything you'll need to produce the craft. The adult kits are available at the Adult Circulation Desk and the teen kits are available in the Teen Loft. One per person while supplies last! The current adult kit is to make wine charms with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to bring home a Take & Make Kit filled with supplies needed to make an origami pumpkin garland beginning October 1. Be sure to check our event calendar for upcoming Take & Makes.
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Teen Book Bingo Fall Challenge
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Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to try out our Fall Book Bingo Challenge! Bingo cards will be available in the Teen Loft and at the Circulation Desk. Challenge runs from September 22 to November 30.The more you read, the more chances to get a bingo!
Bingo rules: Choose a book to read that fits the theme of an open bingo square (must be a different book for each square). Keep track of the books that you've read on a separate piece of paper. Cross off five squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to get a bingo. Each bingo earns a raffle entry, and a full sheet gets an extra five raffle entries (in addition to those earned for bingos)! Bring your completed bingo card and your book list to the Reference Desk or send a picture to [email protected] by November 30 to be entered into the raffle for a gift card prize!
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Join us for a virtual exploration of Half Baked Harvest and Half Baked Harvest: Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard. Throughout the month of October, send in pictures of your dishes created with recipes from the books and website and a small description of your cooking process, how you felt about the recipe, and/or your thoughts on the books. We will share your creations on our social media pages throughout the month. Photos can be sent to Emily at [email protected], or tag us on Instagram @doverpubliclibrary. A copy of each book will be available at the main circulation desk to photocopy recipes, and her recipes are available on her website www.halfbakedharvest.com.
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The Morning Book Group will discuss the book Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman on Thursday, October 1 at 10 am.
"Matter of Fact", a new non-fiction book group, will meet on Wednesday, October 7 at 10am on the lawn to discuss "Lies my Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong" by James Loewen.
Pizza and Pages will meet in the Library Lecture Hall on Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm. We encourage kids in grades 7 and up to attend. The next book will be "Refugee" by Alan Gratz and copies of the book are available for borrowing online through NH Overdrive.
The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be discussing "Ghost of the Innocent Man" by Benjamin Rachlin at 3pm and 6:30pm on Monday, October 19th.
Get Lit will meet in the Lecture Hall on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30pm to discuss the book The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffith. Copies of the book are available on Hoopla Digital, NH Overdrive, and on the library's Kindles.
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Groups for adults, kids, and teens meet regularly to play D&D. See our event calendar online for details.
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There are other programs listed in the event calendar.
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Support the Friends of the Library!
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National Friends of Libraries Week is October 18-24th.
Be sure to LIKE the Friends new Facebook page: @FriendsDPLNH. Find out about upcoming fundraisers and meetings.
You can help the Friends raise funds if you shop on Amazon through their Amazon Smile page. You shop. Amazon gives. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.
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Normally in late October the Friends begin to prepare for their massive book sale. Sadly, the Friends are unable to do a large book sale this year, but will be doing a smaller-scale grab bag book sale instead on Saturday, October 17th from 10 am-1pm on the front lawn. We will package up a selection of books and sell them for $5 a bag. It is a grab bag, so you get the treat of a surprise inside! We will label the bags as Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, etc.
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In the month of October, Friends of the Dover Library will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford store located at 833 Central Avenue, Dover NH.
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Chipotle in Dover will donate 33% of each order to the Friends of the Library on Tuesday, October 13 from 4-8pm. Pick up a flyer reminder at the library or mark your calendar! Be sure to tell the cashier you are supporting the Friends or order online for pickup by using the Promo Code H346ZKN on the Chipotle app or website.
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The Friends organization is looking for a Program Chair. The Program Chair finds, schedules, and assists with PR for all types of program presenters for 10 out of 12 months each year. No programming is being scheduled at this time due to the pandemic. Please contact Friends President Erin Pender at [email protected] if you are interested.
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As of October 1st Dover Public Library patrons will be allowed 4 checkouts per month via our digital service Hoopla. The Library has seen Hoopla usage skyrocket during the pandemic, and current usage trends will surpass our budget for the service. You will still have access to all the great movies, music, ebooks, and audiobooks offered by the service-- just in a smaller quantity. Thank for your understanding as we all try to navigate the new normal during the pandemic.
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Are you unsure what to read next, in a book rut, or are you looking for books that will capture your child's imagination? Let us help. Answer a few quick questions about your reading habits, and let us do the rest. We will gather some books, check them out to you, and make them available through our Book Pickup Service. This is a free service for all ages of readers. To start, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3hHdhdO
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The Library is Online 24/7
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Remember that the library is open 24/7 when it comes to our digital offerings. Give us a call if you need any help or have questions.
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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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