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Dover Public Library

Children's Room

December Newsletter

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

Outdoor Pick-Up Service
Tuesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Upcoming Events

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.

Crafternoon


On Thursday, December 15 at 3:30pm, kids in grades 1 and up are invited to make and take a snowman ornament.

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.

Weekly Events

December 1 - 16

STEM Storytime

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.

Fresh Air Storytime

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.

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.

Family Storytime

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.

Arts & Crafts Storytime

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.

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.

Sensory Storytime

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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