Dover Town Library
Upcoming Events
Explore Science: Spy Codes
Hands-on STEM learning! Kids ages 4+ are invited to explore spy codes! Participants will have the opportunity to write in 'invisible ink' and create their very own secret code.
Beginner D&D Group for Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner CampaignWhen: Every other Friday!Ages: 12–17New to Dungeons & Dragons? No problem! This biweekly program is perfect for teens who want to learn how to play the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Whether you’ve never picked up a set of dice or just need a refresher, we’ll walk you through the basics—no experience necessary.…Learn More
Teen Movie Afternoon: Princess Mononoke
International Teen Movie Afternoon: Featuring Princess MononokeAges 12–18 | Saturday April 11th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMTravel around the world through film at our International Teen Movie Afternoon! This month we’re featuring the acclaimed animated film Princess Mononoke, a visually stunning story of nature, spirits, and adventure.…Learn More
Experienced D&D Group for Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Campaign Every other Monday starting January 12th Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Macramé Bracelet Making
Join us in creating your own macramé bracelet! Best for ages 8 and up.
Page Turners Book Club: Hamnet
Page Turners book discussion Hamnet
Coffee with Fire Chief Smith
Come meet Fire Chief Smith and chat about the Dover Fire department. Bring your questions and learn more about:Dover Fire & EMS on-call departmentHow to volunteerHow to request a burning permitThe future of the department
Teen Magic: The Gathering Commander Featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Party
Teen Magic: The Gathering Commander — Featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander PartyAges 11–17Sharpen your strategy and prepare for battle on Tarkir! Teens are invited to an epic Magic: The Gathering Commander Party inspired by Tarkir: Dragonstorm, where players will face off as the mighty Khans and Dragons of Tarkir.…Learn More
Getting Creative with Jill in April!
Getting Creative with Jill in April! Grazing SheepJoin Jill for a fun and creative night out. She'll provide guidance and encourage personal creativity. No experience necessary, but this program is for our Adult patrons. Registration required. If registration is full, definitely add yourself to the waitlist.…Learn More
Experienced D&D Group for Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Campaign Every other Friday starting on January 9th Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense roleplay, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Bunco Party!
Looking for a fun couples or friends activity on a Saturday afternoon? Join DTL's own Lisa for a Bunco Party! Bunco is a fun and social dice game for adults. This is a game of chance so no skill or experience in playing is necessary. Just come have fun! Snacks and prizes provided! Registration required and opens April 4th.
Macramé Bracelet Making
Join us in creating your own macramé bracelet! Best for ages 8 and up.
Toy Car Derby Day
Join us for an epic toy car derby day. We will have lots of materials around for you to build the car derby of your dreams! Bring your own cars or use the library's. All ages welcome; drop-in anytime.
Movie Matinee: Hamnet
Join us at the Dover Town Library for monthly free moving screenings for adults. For April we will be watching Hamnet (2025): "Agnes Shakespeare – the wife of the world's most famous writer – struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet.
Bibliogami Arch for Butterfly Garden
Bibliogami Arch for Butterfly Garden with Lisa
Arbor Day Activities for Kids
Join us in celebrating Arbor Day with crafts and activities for kids of all ages! This program will be presented in conjunction with the Dover Tree Preservation Committee.
Experienced D&D Group for Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Campaign Every other Monday starting January 12th Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced CampaignEvery other Friday starting May 1st Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced CampaignEvery other Friday starting May 1st Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Coffee with Fire Chief Smith
Come meet Fire Chief Smith and chat about the Dover Fire department. Bring your questions and learn more about:Dover Fire & EMS on-call departmentHow to volunteerHow to request a burning permitThe future of the department
Apna-Sa - Colors of South Asian Music Concert
Apna-Sa – Sounds of Belonging is a thematic South Asian concert series presented under the banner of Sarang: Colors of South Asian Music, celebrating the cultural heritage of South Asia. Curated by Indian classical violinist Pranav Swaroop Bettagere, the event features collaborations among talented artists from the Greater Boston area, representing diverse South Asian traditions and influences.…Learn More
Ecotarium: Animal Adaptations
Explore pelts and skulls and learn how animals adapt to survive. Participants will also have the chance to meet the Ecotarium animal ambassador. Ages 5+. Tickets for this event will be given out starting at 3 pm on a first-come first-serve basis.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Campaign Mondays starting May 4th Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Make Your Own Grasshead
Join us to make and decorate your own Grass Head and then bring it home and watch it grow! Recommended for ages 3+. While supplies last.
Make Your Own Grasshead
Join us to make and decorate your own Grass Head and then bring it home and watch it grow! Recommended for ages 3+. While supplies last.
"Spring Has Sprung" Comedy Mime Show
Join Robert Rivest at the Dover Town Library for a laugh-out-loud and interactive comedy mime show! The show combines improv, comedy, and mime moves focused on the joys of springtime in New England.
Needle Felting Emotional Support Pickle for Teens
Unwind, get creative, and learn a new skill at this cozy crafting program for tweens and teens! Participants will be guided through the basics of needle felting while creating their very own quirky and comforting emotional support pickle—a fun, soft companion made from wool and a little imagination.…Learn More
Wool Felted Birds
Join us to Craft with Rachelle to create Wool Felted Birds. This program is for Adults only. Registration required and opens April 23rd. If registration is full, definitely add yourself to the waitlist. We often get cancellations closer to the event date.
Beginner Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner CampaignWhen: Every other Friday!Ages: 12–17New to Dungeons & Dragons? No problem! This biweekly program is perfect for teens who want to learn how to play the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Whether you’ve never picked up a set of dice or just need a refresher, we’ll walk you through the basics—no experience necessary.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Campaign Mondays starting May 4th Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Teen Study Hall
Teen Study HallFor High School Students | 3:30–6:30 PMNeed a quiet place to focus before finals? Join us for Teen Study Hall, a dedicated space just for high school students to study, review notes, and get work done. The library’s community room will be set up with a calm, welcoming atmosphere where you can concentrate without distractions.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced CampaignEvery other Friday starting May 1st Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Bibliogami Arch for Butterfly Garden
Join Lisa to create a bibliogami arch with recycled books! Registration required and opens May 2nd.
Read and Create: Spring, Sprang, Sprung
Join us for spring stories and crafts. Participants will have a chance to decorate and take home a coaster! Best for ages 3+.
Bubbles and Chalk
Join us for some outdoor activities as we play with bubbles and chalk! We will have fun blowing bubbles of all sizes and decorating our sidewalk with colorful chalk artwork. Meet us on the library lawn. All ages!
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board May 22nd 1pm-2pm Earn your community service hours and get pizza! Tell us what you want in your library! Sign up for community service hours, pitch programs, and do activities to help out the library! Take charge, make a difference, and have fun doing it.…Learn More
Beginner Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner CampaignWhen: Every other Friday!Ages: 12–17New to Dungeons & Dragons? No problem! This biweekly program is perfect for teens who want to learn how to play the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Whether you’ve never picked up a set of dice or just need a refresher, we’ll walk you through the basics—no experience necessary.…Learn More
Mosquito Dunks DIY
Learn about Mosquito Dunks and receive the materials to make one. Limit 1 dunk kit per family, while supplies last
Read and Create: Smart Cookies
Join us for a sweet afternoon at the library! We’ll be reading the children's book One Smart Cookie, a story about discovering your own unique talents and what it truly means to be smart. After the story, let your creativity shine as you design your very own smart cookies out of paper and art supplies and a sugar cookie treat! Best for ages 3+.…Learn More
Experienced Dungeons and Dragons Group
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced CampaignEvery other Friday starting May 1st Ages: 13–17Ready to dive deeper into epic battles, intense role-play, and complex character arcs? Join our biweekly Dungeons & Dragons group for teens who already know the rules and want to take their campaigns to the next level.…Learn More
Paint a Pot
Express your artistic flair by painting a flower pot. We will provide all necessary materials to transform the pot into your own personalized masterpiece. For adults, 18+
Petting Baby Goats
Come pet the Goats of Dover baby goats!
Rainbow Candy Necklaces
Join us to celebrate Pride month and make rainbow candy necklaces out of fruit loops and marshmallows! Best for ages 3+.
Felted Rainbow Heart Pins for Teens
Join us to Craft with Rachelle making Felted Rainbow Heart Pins during Pride month. This session of this program is for Teens at 4:00pm. Registration is required and opens May 21st.
Felted Rainbow Heart Pins for Adults
Join us to Craft with Rachelle making Felted Rainbow Heart Pins during Pride month. This session of this program is for Adults at 6:00pm. Registration is required and opens May 21st. If registration is full, definitely add yourself to the waitlist. We often get cancellations closer to the event date.
The Thursday Shakespeare Club
View film adaptation of Shakespeare's As You Like It, and discuss both the play and the film. Light refreshments.
Welcome Summer Crafts
Join us to celebrate the begninng of summer with some fun crafts! Best for ages 3+.
DIY Disco Succulents
Kick-off adult summer reading with our first "Plant a Seed, Read" themed program. Learn how to turn a terracotta pot and old CDs to create a light-reflecting Disco Ball inspired planter. Each participant will get to pick a succulent to take home in their new creation! For adults, 18+.…Learn More
Knucklebones Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Celebrate the start of summer reading season and join us on the library lawn for a fun afternoon of activities and games from Knucklebones. All ages and no registration required!
Dr. Rosie Pet Vet Clinic
Come listen to the book Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals read by the author, Jennifer Welborn, and then participate in a stuffed animal pet vet clinic! Pet vet clinic kits are first come first serve.
One Up Games Open Gameplay and Mini Golf
Join One Up Games for their exciting VR Open Game-play paired with Mini Golf outside on the library lawn! Best for ages 8 and up!
Mini Bookcase Craft
Have you ever wanted to carry a whole library in your pocket? Join us in the community room for a creative afternoon where we’ll transform ordinary metal tins into miniature bookcases. We’ll provide the tins, tiny books, and decorative supplies—you bring your imagination! Whether you want to recreate your own bookshelf or design a dream reading nook for your desk, this is your chance to build a unique, pocket-sized masterpiece.…Learn More
Boston Tea Party Tasting
Travel back to 1773 and experience history through taste! This engaging workshop brings the Boston Tea Party to life with a deep dive into the event, and a guided tasting of some of the teas thrown into Boston Harbor. This session combines history, discussion, and tasting to create a truly engaging experience.…Learn More
