Children's Programs
Come join us for songs, activities, stories and a theme related craft. Preschool Storytime is conducted on Mondays beginning at 2:30 PM in 8-10 week sessions. The summer 2017 session begins Monday, June 19th and continues through Monday, August 28th. This program is best suited to children ages 2-5. No registration is required.
Family Film Nights are held once a month in the winter on a Friday; they are free and open to the public. Specific movie information can be found on the Calendar of Events or by calling the library 802-348-7488.
WINTER BREAK FUN WEEK 2017
Take a break from the winter blues and add a little spice to your family time by joining the Dover Free Library at one or all of the free programs for kids and families during the Winter Break Fun Week February 20th - February 24th. Some programs may require registration. All programs are free and held at the library. Visit our website www.doverfreelibrary1913.org , call the library at 348-7488 or stop by and pick up a schedule for more details and to register.
Happy Birthday Storytime
Mon., Feb. 20th, 2:30pm
Happy Birthday!! Come listen to some children’s books about special birthdays and celebrate with us. Theme related craft and activities best suited for children under 8 accompanied by an adult.
Pizza Party!
Mon., Feb.20th, 5:30pm
Whet your appetite for pizza and some good stories at the same time. Join us for pizza themed books and activities. Reservations are appreciated, but don’t be late for dinner…first come/first served.
Mad Science® presents: Brixology – a Lego® building workshop (registration required)
Tues., Feb.21st, 6:00pm (Ages 6-12)
Children ages 6 through 12 should register now for this highly popular library workshop which includes hands-on science to discover nature’s engineering secret: biomimicry. Build a walking insect machine and then test different ways to help it climb up the steepest branch. Take home a surprise bag of Legos® compliments of the library. Call 802-348-7488 to register or register on-line at doverfreelibrary1913.org.
Game Tournament
Wed., Feb. 22nd, 1-3pm (Ages 5-12)
Children ages 5 through 12 are invited to drop by the library to play a variety of board and card games to collect points toward prizes. No registration is necessary. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. (Clue, Checkers, Pictureka, Spot It and so much more)
Movie Matinee Event
Fri. Feb. 24th, 1-3pm
Everyone’s favorite giant is on the “big screen” at Dover Free Library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Film rated PG
COMING THIS SUMMER TO DOVER FREE LIBRARY! The fun begins June 30th for youth ages 3-17. Pick up a free reading logbook any time after school ends and read to earn certificates and rewards. Check out our Teen page for more information about our Contest for Teens
Schedule of events:
June:
Fri. - June 30th 6:30pm: Southern Vermont Natural History Museum Presents: Live Animal Program for “Build A Better World” - Kick-Off & Sign-ups for all ages
July:
Fri. - 7th 1-2pm: Mad Science: Brixology Machines (think your favorite building blocks and engineering mash-up) - ages 6-12; Registration Required (here)
Mondays - 10th - 31st 2:30pm: Super Structure Story Time- ages 3-8
Tue -11th 6pm Teen Reader Rave book reviews, food and fun for ages 13-17
Fri - 14th 1-2pm:Toolbox Time: stories, games & makerspace-ages 6-12; Registration Required (here)
Tue -18th 6-7pm: Mad Science: Brixology Structures (where engineering and building blocks meet - ages 6-12) Registration Required (here)
Fri - 21st 1-2pm:Toolbox Time: stories, games & makerspace- ages 6-12; Registration Required (here)
Tue - 25th 6pm: Build a Better World Movie Night (call for details)
Fri - 28th 1-2pm: Trash to Tunes Performance with Dennis Waring, PhD: Making music happen with recyclables – ages 6-12
August:
Tue. – 1st 6pm: Teen Reader Rave book reviews, food and fun for ages 13-17
Fri – 4th 1-2pm: Toolbox Time: stories, games & makerspace-ages 6-12; Registration Required (here)
Sat – 5th 10-12pm:Habitat for Humanity Birdhouse Build-ages 7-12 Register Here by July 29
Mondays-7-28th 2:30pm: Super Structure Story Time- ages 3-8
Tue - 8th 6-8pm: Habitat for Humanity Birdhouse Build-ages 7-12 Register Here by August 1
Fri - 11th 1-2pm: Toolbox Time: stories, games & makerspace-ages 6-12; Registration Required (here)
Tue-15th 6pm: Build a Better World Movie Night (call for details)
Fri-18th 6pm: *Magician Tom Joyce! Grand Finale and Awards Program (all ages) *co-sponsored with a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries
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