Dover Public Library
December Newsletter
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Library Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED 12/25 and 12/26
Closing at noon on 12/24 and 4:00pm on 12/31
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Curbside Pick-up Hours
Tuesday: 10:00am - noon and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - noon
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A cloth mask covering the chin, mouth, and nose of each person using the library is mandated by the Governor. 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. |
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Now that the COVID case numbers are rising, we suggest you call ahead if you have questions about current practices. Alternatively, you can check our Facebook page for updates to services and policies. We want to stay open and safe, so changes may come with little warning.
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 requirement. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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Join the virtual program on making the perfect pie with NH chef Liz Barbour on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30pm. She will share her favorite pie dough recipe so students can recreate a perfect, flaky crust every time they bake a pie. Barbour will also share information about her favorite pie baking tools, ingredients, and preparation methods. Following the discussion, Barbour will demonstrate how to prepare two delicious, photo-worthy holiday pies that anyone can cook at home. Be sure to register on the event calendar in order to receive a link!
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Virtual Paper Snowflake Class |
Register online to attend a virtual class on making a 3D paper snowflake on Saturday, December 5 at 3pm. See the event description for details on the library’s event calendar online.
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Bring in a donation of canned or non-perishable food anytime between December 7-12, and the library will forgive up to $50 in fines on your account (not valid on replacement costs for lost items).
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New members to one or all groups are always welcome! |
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The Morning Book Group will discuss the book “The Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann in person on Thursday, December 3 at 10am in the library's Lecture Hall.
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The Afternoon/Evening Book Group will be meeting in person and virtually to discuss “To the Bright Edge of the World” by Eowyn Ivey at 3pm and 6:30pm on Monday, December 21st in the library's Lecture Hall.
“Get Lit” is taking the holidays off and will meet next at the end of January.
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“A Matter of Fact,” a non-fiction book group, will meet in person on Wednesday, December 9 at 10am in the Lecture Hall to discuss “Sex Robots and Vegan Meat” by Jenny Kleeman.
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Pizza and Pages will meet in person on Wednesday, December 16 at 6pm in the library's Lecture Hall. We encourage kids in grades 7 and up to attend. The next book will be “Burn” by Patrick Ness and copies of the book are available for borrowing at the main circulation desk.
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Virtual Cookbook Club will be trying recipes from Pie Squared by Cathy Barrow. Throughout the month of December, 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.fortin@dover.nh.gov, or tag us on Instagram @doverpubliclibrary. Copies of the book will be available at the main circulation desk to check out with your library card.
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Join volunteer Shane Morin help our community learn about great poets beyond the European and American classics we all read in high school. Meetings this month will be on Tuesday, December 1st and 15th at 3pm in the library's Lecture Hall and will feature works of Native American poets with journeys to Asia, Africa, South America, and more coming in future weeks. Meetings will be held every other Tuesday afternoon. Registration is recommended so we can email poems to people ahead of the next meeting.
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The Knitting Group is meeting the first and third Wednesday morning in the library’s Lecture Hall from 9:30-11:30. Be sure to check the event calendar for dates and times as they are subject to change during these tumultuous times.
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Teens are invited to join us in the Library Lecture Hall on Monday, December 14 at 6pm for our next TAB meeting. Help us plan upcoming programs and services for teens. Your voice matters! For questions about TAB or if you'd like to participate virtually, please reach out to Emily at e.fortin@dover.nh.gov. All are welcome!
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Donate to the Dover Toy Bank at the Library. In addition to games and toys donations, there is also a real need for essential items for many Dover families. Hats, jackets, boots, scarves, gloves and other clothing are needed to meet demand, along with personal hygiene items. Demand is typically highest for infants and those aged between 9-12 years old. Get them to the library in December as soon as possible. |
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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.
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The Friends have some new merchandise for sale! Now available are mini bottles of hand sanitizer perfect for a purse, the car or even a Christmas stocking! A 2 oz. bottle is $3.50. Also available are face masks for adults and children. Still available are the popular tote bags for only $15 and note cards featuring the library for $7 per box.
Be sure to check out the expanded ongoing book sale in the library. New items are added weekly. Cash or check only please.
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