Dover Public Library | 73 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820 | (603) 516-6052 | |
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Dover Public Library
Children's Room
March Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Outdoor Pick-Up Service
Tuesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Series of the Month Book Club
Are you a fan of the Dragon Masters series by Tracey West? If you are in 2nd or 3rd grade and have read one or more books in the Dragon Masters series come meet with other fans to talk about these popular books on Tuesday, March 14 at 3:30pm (first graders who have read Dragon Masters are welcome to join us as well). We will also make a craft related to the series. This will be the first of a monthly program that highlights a different series each month.
Please pre-register for this program.
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Poetry Rocks!
Join us for an afternoon of rock painting on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30pm to celebrate the start of our 21st Annual Poetry Contest! Each rock will feature a portion of a poem, and participants will use paint pens to create designs around the quotes. All supplies will be provided. This event is open to participants of all ages.
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Family Game Night
Join us on Wednesday, March 15 from 6-8pm in the Lecture Hall to play a fun selection of card & board games, and meet other board game enthusiasts in the community! You’re also welcome to bring your own games. All ages welcome!
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Peeps Show Contest
Build a diorama using Peeps of any color or species in a standard size shoe box, no larger than 16” x 16” please. Create your diorama based on a scene from a book. The first eight entries will receive a free plush Peep chick!
Children ages 4-8 are invited to enter the Kids Division, and ages 9-12 may enter in the Youth Division. Peep Artists 13-19 years old may enter the Teen Division, while those 20 or older are invited to compete in the Adult Division. On the back of your shoe box, please include your name, address, phone number, and title of your “Peeps Show”. You can pick up an entry form at the Library. All Peeps displays may be dropped off at the Dover Public Library beginning Monday, March 20 through Sunday, April 2. The winner of each division will receive a $25 Target gift card, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Prizes will be awarded on Monday afternoon, April 3. Peeps should be picked up by 5pm on Saturday, April 8. All Peeps not picked up by the deadline will be discarded or eaten!
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Crafternoon: No-Sew Emoji Pillow
On Thursday, March 23 at 3pm, kids in grades 1 and up are invited to drop in to make and take a No Sew Emoji Pillow in the Activity Room.
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LEGO Club
Join us on Saturday, March 25 at 2pm in the Lecture Hall for LEGO Club! Kids ages 5 and up can work on a specific "challenge-of-the-day" or build their own creations.
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Weekly Events
March 6 - 31
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On Monday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10:00-10:45am children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for STEM Storytime. Each week we will focus on a different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topic using books, songs and activities to support the theme.
Registration is required.
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Mother Goose on the Loose | |
On Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10-10:30am caregivers and babies through 2-year-olds are invited to this 30 minute program with nursery rhymes, songs, puppets, other props and short stories. A joyful and fun gathering that promotes early literacy skills. No registration required.
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On Wednesday, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10am, children of all ages with caregivers are invited to attend this program which includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and puppets. No registration required. | |
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On Thursday, March 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10am, children ages 3-6 are invited to explore arts and crafts. Books, songs, rhymes, and an art activity will all be part of the fun.
Registration is required.
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Shake Your Rattle & Roll, Baby! | |
On Friday, March 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10:00-10:30am babies through 2 year-olds with a caregiver are invited to sing, dance, and rock out with instruments! No registration required.
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On Friday, March 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10:00-10:30am children ages 3-6 with autism, sensory challenges, developmental delays, and their caregivers are invited to this fun, interactive program.
Registration is required.
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