Dover Public Library
July Newsletter
|
|
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
|
|
Curbside Pick-up Hours
Tuesday: 10:00am - noon and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - noon
|
|
Dover Public Library is Fine Free! |
|
The Dover Public Library is thrilled to announce that starting July 1, we will no longer charge 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! |
|
Summer reading is underway! Dive into summer reading this year with the theme “Oceans of Possibilities.” Programs for kids, teens, and adults—with prizes for each! If you have a library card, be sure to sign up. If you live, work or go to school in Dover and don’t have a card, now is your time to get one and join in on the fun!
|
|
Find a group of like-minded individuals where you can share your triumphs and get help with your roadblocks in genealogy at Dover Public Library’s new Genealogy Group! The group meets the first Tuesday of every month, with the first meeting on Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 PM. At this meeting attendees are invited to share the hardest problem they’ve faced or have solved in their genealogy research.
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.
|
|
From Sails to Atoms: A History of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has a venerable heritage and rich tradition. For more than 200 years, Yankee ingenuity and craftsmanship have been the keys to success for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Join us on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30pm in the Library Lecture Hall to learn about the role and achievements of the Yard in times of war and peace from a military historian's perspective.
This lecture is presented by Joseph Gluckert, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Historian & Museum Director. A graduate from the University of New Mexico, Mr. Gluckert was selected as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Historian and Museum Director in 2014. Prior to his rewarding career as a US Navy Museum Specialist, Mr. Gluckert has served in both the US Army's and US Air Force's Field History Programs documenting US military operations on the home front and overseas.
|
|
Community Book Group: The Old Man and the Sea
|
Join us for a book discussion of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway on Monday, July 18 at 6:30pm in the Library Lecture Hall. This event is part of our Community Read for this year's Summer Reading program. The theme is "Oceans of Possibility." The discussion will be facilitated by retired Dover High English teacher Marcia Goodnow. Copies of the book will be available at the Adult Circulation desk to borrow, and some copies of the book will be available at select locations around town to keep or pass along.
|
|
Local Author Rodman Philbrick |
On Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30pm, meet author Rodman Philbrick, author of this year's Community Read The Young Man and the Sea. Also, participate in a boat building activity and test your creation out on the water. This event will be held in the Library Lecture Hall and is open to all ages.
|
|
Hilton Park Beach Clean-Up |
Meet us at Hilton Park at Dover Point on Thursday, July 21 from 10am-12pm to clean up the Piscataqua River and Great Bay shoreline. The Blue Ocean Society will lead this event with the library and provide all the supplies. You may bring your own gloves to use for this cleanup!
|
|
New members to one or all groups are always welcome! |
|
Cover 2 Cover (morning book group) will discuss the book The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare in person on Thursday, July 7 at 10am.
|
|
The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be taking the month off. Happy summer!
|
|
Get Lit will meet in person on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30pm to discuss Dead Wake by Erik Larson.
|
|
Virtual Cookbook Club will be trying recipes from New England Farmgirl by Jessica Robinson. Throughout the month, send in pictures of your dishes created with recipes from the book and a small description of your cooking process and/or your thoughts on the book. We will share your creations on our social media pages throughout the month. Photos can be sent to Emily at e.ainaire@dover.nh.gov, or tag us on Instagram @doverpubliclibrary. The book is available at the main circulation desk and on Hoopla.
|
|
A Matter of Fact, a non-fiction book group, will meet in person on Wednesday, July 13 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri.
|
|
The Knitting Group is meeting the first and third Wednesday morning in the library’s Makerspace from 9:30-11:30. Be sure to check the event calendar for dates.
|
|
Join a community of local writers with Cocheco River Writers! This group meets the 4th Thursday of every month 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!
|
|
Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag on Friday, July 8 at 5 & 6pm! Registration is required.
|
|
Join us as we shout, sing, and snack along with the classic movie Jaws (PG) on Monday, July 11 at 6pm! This program is for teens entering grades 6-12.
|
|
Teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to bring home a Take & Make Kit filled with supplies needed to make a small craft. This week's kit will contain supplies to make a beaded lobster keychain. Kits will be available beginning July 18, and can be picked up in the Teen Loft (one per teen, please) while supplies last!
|
|
Kids entering grades 6-12 are invited to test our their battle skills in an epic Super Smash Brothers tournament on Thursday, July 21 at 6pm!
|
|
Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join us for an ocean themed snack decorating challenge based on the popular Netflix show "Nailed It". This event will be held on Monday, July 25 at 6pm.
|
|
Celebrate International Friendship Day (July 30) a few days early by learning how to make a friendship bracelet! This event will be held on the Library's Front Lawn on Wednesday, July 27 at 2pm. Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join in for this craft.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
