Dover Public Library | 73 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820 | (603) 516-6052 | |
Dover Public Library
Children's Room
December Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
CLOSED December 2, 24, 25, 26, & 31
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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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Polar Express Family Event
Families are invited to experience the joy of the classic Christmas book The Polar Express by Chris van Allsburg on Saturday, December 3 from 9-11am. Wear your pajamas and listen to the story read aloud at 10:00am. There will also be crafts and activities based on the book. Hot chocolate and breakfast items will be available.
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Crafternoon
On Thursday, December 15 at 3:30pm, kids in grades 1 and up are invited to make and take a snowman ornament.
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LEGO Club
Join us on Saturday, December 17 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
December 1 - 16
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On Monday, December 5 and 12 from 10:00-10:45am and 11:00-11:45am 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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On Monday, December 5 and 12 from 4-4:45pm kids in grades K-3 are invited to join us on the library lawn as we explore the outdoors through books and activities. Rain, snow, sunshine, or cold, storytime is on!
Registration is required.
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Mother Goose on the Loose |
On Tuesday, December 6 and 13 at 10am, babies through 2 year-olds and their parent/caregiver are invited to this 30 minute program with nursery rhymes, songs, puppets, other props and short stories.
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On Wednesday, December 7 and 14 at 10am, children of all ages with caregivers are invited to attend this program which includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and puppets. | |
On Thursday, December 1, 8, and 15 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. December 9 and 16 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, December 9 and 16 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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