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Friday, July 110:00—10:30 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Shake Your Rattle and Roll, Baby!
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Friday, July 112:00—1:00 PMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Frederick Douglass Community Read
Since 2017, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) established a successful tradition of hosting an annual public reading of Frederick Douglass’s famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July. ” The goal of this reading is to create dialogue on the meaning of the July 4th holiday, what it meant to the enslaved people then, and what it means to us today.…Learn More
Friday, July 13:00—4:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Crafternoon: Make a Perler Bead Ocean Creature Magnet
Families are invited to join us in the lecture hall to make and take a Perler bead ocean creature magnet.
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Monday, July 4All DayDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Library closed for 4th of July holiday
The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th.
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Tuesday, July 56:00—8:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons with Game Master Dave!This 18 & older group is for new and veteran role-playing gamers to join us in the library for adventure, strategy, and imagination. The group will meet every Tuesday night, though you do not need to have attended previous sessions to enjoy your first game.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 56:30—7:30 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Genealogy Group
Anyone looking up their family tree knows how much of a rabbit hole genealogy research can be. It can be both exhilarating and frustrating at the same time – and not everyone is as interested in hearing about it as you are!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.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 69:00—11:00 AMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Piano Lessons with James Li
James Li is offering free piano lessons to kids ages 6-14. The session will be four weeks longIf you are interested, please fill out the registration form and we will get back to you with a specific time slot.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 69:30—11:30 AMTrustees RoomDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Adult Knitting Group
Knitting and Crocheting in the Makerspace
Wednesday, July 611:00 AM—12:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Lego Club
Join us every Wednesday for an hour of LEGO building. Each week will be a new challenge to try, or you can build your own creation. LEGO Club is for children in grades K-5.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 62:00—3:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Rocky Shores Sea Trek UNH
Learn about the rocky shores of New Hampshire from a UNH docent. Recommended for grades K-3.
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Thursday, July 710:00—11:00 AMTrustees RoomDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Cover 2 Cover book group - Discussing "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Asi Dare
Join us on the first Thursday of every month (except August) to discuss a book. July's selection is "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Asi Dare. Copies of the book can be borrowed at the Adult Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome.
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Friday, July 810:00—10:30 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Shake Your Rattle and Roll, Baby!
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Friday, July 83:00—4:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Crafternoon: Make Thumbprint Ocean Art
Families are invited to join us in the lecture hall to make and take Ocean Thumbprint Art.
Friday, July 85:00—6:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Laser Tag After Hours
Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag! Registration is required, and will begin on June 20 at 9am.
Friday, July 86:00—7:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
CANCELED - Teen Laser Tag After Hours
Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag! Registration is required, and will begin on June 20 at 9am.
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Saturday, July 91:00—2:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Laser Tag After Hours
Kids entering grades 1-5 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag! Registration is required, and will begin on June 20 at 9am.
Saturday, July 92:00—3:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Laser Tag After Hours
Kids entering grades 1-5 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag! Registration is required, and will begin on June 20 at 9am.
Saturday, July 93:00—4:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Laser Tag After Hours
Kids entering grades 1-5 are invited to join us for after-hours laser tag! Registration is required, and will begin on June 20 at 9am.
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Sunday, July 102:00—4:00 PMDiscordOnlineDover Public Library, 73 Locust St, Dover, NH, 03820
CANCELLED Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons LIVE online through Discord with Dungeon Master Andrew!The group meets every other Sunday, but there is no commitment to attend all sessions. No experience or materials are required and all skill levels are welcome to play.…Learn More
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Monday, July 1110:00—10:45 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Family Storytime
Join us on the lawn for a fun-filled Storytime for kids of all ages with an adult. We'll enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Rain (or wet lawn) location is the Lecture Hall. July 11th storytime is at Hilton Park in Dover (southbound side of Rt.…Learn More
Monday, July 116:00—8:15 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Interactive Jaws: Teen Movie Night
Join us as we shout, sing, and snack along with the classic movie Jaws! This program is for teens entering grades 6-12. For questions about this program, please contact Emily at e. ainaire@dover. nh. gov. Jaws (1975) is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 4 minutes.
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Tuesday, July 126:00—8:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons with Game Master Dave!This 18 & older group is for new and veteran role-playing gamers to join us in the library for adventure, strategy, and imagination. The group will meet every Tuesday night, though you do not need to have attended previous sessions to enjoy your first game.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 126:00—8:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Interactive Moana Movie
Attention Moana fans! Join us for an interactive movie experience with scripts, prompts and props! All supplies will be provided to play along. Audience participation needed and encouraged! This family event will be in the lecture hall.
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Wednesday, July 1310:00—11:00 AMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Zoom meetingDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Zoom MeetingOffsite Events , Dover, NH, 03820
Matter of Fact: Non-Fiction Book Club
Hello history buffs and lifelong learners! Matter of Fact is a book club all about non-fiction. We will meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the Lecture Hall from 10 to 11.
Wednesday, July 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Lego Club
Join us every Wednesday for an hour of LEGO building. Each week will be a new challenge to try, or you can build your own creation. LEGO Club is for children in grades K-5.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 136:30—8:30 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
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. In this popular lecture, learn about the role and achievements of the Yard in times of war and peace from a military historian's perspective.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 142:00—3:00 PMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Mad Science
Young innovators! Mad Science welcomes you to a one-hour whirlwind of experiments inspired by some of the ever-growing fields of STEAM! You are no stranger to resilience, adaptation and innovation. You've had to problem-solve and dream up new, creative ways to do things in these challenging years, right? We're going on an exploratory mission of some of the coolest - and hottest - innovations of the world's Roboticists, Rocket Scientists, and more! We'll use Biochemistry to make our gooey, neon green alginate "WORMS" and learn how similar polymers are used to clean up oil spills.…Learn More
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Friday, July 1510:00—10:30 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Shake Your Rattle and Roll, Baby!
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Friday, July 153:00—4:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Crafternoon: Make Pool Noodle Crafts
Families are invited to join us in the lecture hall to make and take ocean creatures made from pool noodles.
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
Monday, July 1810:00—10:45 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Family Storytime
Join us on the lawn for a fun-filled Storytime for kids of all ages with an adult. We'll enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Rain (or wet lawn) location is the Lecture Hall. July 11th storytime is at Hilton Park in Dover (southbound side of Rt.…Learn More
Monday, July 186:30—7:30 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Book discussion of Community Read title "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
Join us for a book discussion of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, 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.…Learn More
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
Tuesday, July 192:00—3:30 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
STEM Event: Rubber Band Paddle Boats
Kids entering grades 1 and up are invited to design, build, and test a rubber band paddle boat! Kids will have plenty of time to build, tinker with and perfect their boats. We will provide all the supplies and the kids bring their imaginations and ent…Learn More
Tuesday, July 196:00—8:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons with Game Master Dave!This 18 & older group is for new and veteran role-playing gamers to join us in the library for adventure, strategy, and imagination. The group will meet every Tuesday night, though you do not need to have attended previous sessions to enjoy your first game.…Learn More
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
Wednesday, July 209:30—11:30 AMTrustees RoomDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Adult Knitting Group
Knitting and Crocheting in the Makerspace
Wednesday, July 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Lego Club
Join us every Wednesday for an hour of LEGO building. Each week will be a new challenge to try, or you can build your own creation. LEGO Club is for children in grades K-5.…Learn More
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
Thursday, July 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMHilton Park in DoverOffsite Events , Dover, NH, 03820
Beach Clean Up -Hilton Park
Dover Shoreline Cleanup
Thursday, July 216:00—8:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
CANCELED - Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Kids entering grades 6-12 are invited to test our their battle skills in an epic Super Smash Brothers tournament! For questions, please e-mail Emily at e. ainaire@dover. nh. gov.
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
Friday, July 2210:00—10:30 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Shake Your Rattle and Roll, Baby!
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Friday, July 223:00—4:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Crafternoon: Make Foil Fish
Families are invited to join us in the lecture hall to make and take foil fish.
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Monday, July 18All DayTeen LoftDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Teen Take & Make Kits: Ocean Animal Shrink Plastic Keychain
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 an ocean animal keychain made from shrink plastic. Kits will be available beginning…Learn More
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Sunday, July 242:00—4:00 PMDiscordOnlineDover Public Library, 73 Locust St, Dover, NH, 03820
**VIRTUAL** Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons LIVE online through Discord with Dungeon Master Andrew!The group meets every other Sunday, but there is no commitment to attend all sessions. No experience or materials are required and all skill levels are welcome to play.…Learn More
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Monday, July 2510:00—10:45 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Family Storytime
Join us on the lawn for a fun-filled storytime for kids of all ages with an adult. We'll enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities to coincide with our summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities. Rain (or wet lawn) location is the Lecture Hall.…Learn More
Monday, July 256:00—7:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Nailed It! Ocean Edition
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". Will you nail it and successfully recreate the Pinterest-worthy snack? Or will your creation turn into a hilarious fail? All supplies will be provided, and teens bring their creativity and enthusiasm!Registration is recommended.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 266:00—8:00 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Group
Drop in and play Dungeons & Dragons with Game Master Dave!This 18 & older group is for new and veteran role-playing gamers to join us in the library for adventure, strategy, and imagination. The group will meet every Tuesday night, though you do not need to have attended previous sessions to enjoy your first game.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Summer Lego Club
Join us every Wednesday for an hour of LEGO building. Each week will be a new challenge to try, or you can build your own creation. LEGO Club is for children in grades K-5.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 272:00—3:00 PMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Friendship Bracelets
Celebrate International Friendship Day (July 30) a few days early by learning how to make a friendship bracelet! Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join in for this craft. All supplies will be provided! Rain location is the Library Lecture Hall.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 276:30—8:30 PMDover Public LibraryDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Portsmouth Naval Prison
For more than a century, myth and lore have surrounded this iconic building that looms at the far end of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Author and historian Katy Kramer will share what she has learned in over a decade of research and will show fascinating photos that chronicle the prison's history.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 276:30—7:30 PMTrustees RoomDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
"Get Lit!" Adult Book Club
Join Dover Public Library's adult book group as we discuss Dead Wake by Erik Larson in the Library's Trustees Room! Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the main circulation desk and on NH Overdrive/Libby. All are welcome!
For questions, please e-mail Emily at e.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 286:00—8:00 PMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
CANCELED - Beach Party
Join us on the library lawn to celebrate the end of our summer reading program. Dance and sing along to live music from the band "Short Notice". Participate in beach activities and games. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy. Kona Ice truck will be onsite to purchase treats.…Learn More
Thursday, July 286:30—8:30 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Cocheco River Writers
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…Learn More
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Friday, July 2910:00—10:30 AMFront LawnDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Lecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Shake Your Rattle and Roll, Baby!
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Friday, July 293:00—4:00 PMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Crafternoon: Make Sea Shell Crafts
Families are invited to join us in the lecture hall to make and take crafts made from sea shells.
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