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Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
By appointment only. Please call 973-754-4575 or 973-754-4730 for an appointment with WIC.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities for children up to 5 years old and their parent/guardian. No registration required.

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's get creative. Each week we will make a craft and enjoy time together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration. Free program.

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities in Spanish for children ages 2 to 5, with their caregiver. Space is limited, so registration required. Free program.
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Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's make ice cream in zip lock bags and learn how things freeze. Then we will eat the ice cream we make. Please bring gloves. Free family program. No registration. Allergy alert: milk products.

Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Do you enjoy playing video games? Come join us every Friday to play, to meet other players, and to try various types of games. For grades 7-12. Free program. No registration needed.

Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Reading Room
El Café Literario Letras, un grupo que se reúne en la biblioteca, ha publicado una antología de sus escritos de 2025, y están invitados a su presentación. El programa se desarrollará en español.
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Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Bring a book or borrow a library book, and just read. For teens in grades 9-12. No registration. Free program.

Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Reading Room
Navigating Hope brings services to you. Visit the Navigating Hope van at the library to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dover Free Public Library
A representative of the Office of the Ombudsman will be available to answer questions and offer help regarding the local court system. Free program. No registration needed.

Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conversation Room 1
A group for adults who crochet, or would like to learn how. If you do other types of needlework, you are welcome, too. Bring your own projects & materials, or use ours. No registration.

Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
For students in grades 2-12. Learn the basics of chess and play other students. No registration required.

Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
We will be showing "Mickey 17." Free popcorn. No registration required. Rated R.

Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Free FAMILY Program. Explore the world of LEGO. The library has lots of LEGO for people who like to build and create. No registration required.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
By appointment only. Please call 973-754-4575 or 973-754-4730 for an appointment with WIC.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities for children up to 5 years old and their parent/guardian. No registration required.

Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's get creative. Each week we will make a craft and enjoy time together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration. Free program.

Cancelled
Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities in Spanish for children ages 2 to 5, with their caregiver. Space is limited, so registration required. Free program.

Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Do you enjoy playing video games? Come join us every Friday to play, to meet other players, and to try various types of games. For grades 7-12. Free program. No registration needed.

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Bring a book or borrow a library book, and just read. For teens in grades 9-12. No registration. Free program.

Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conversation Room 1
A group for adults who crochet, or would like to learn how. If you do other types of needlework, you are welcome, too. Bring your own projects & materials, or use ours. No registration.

Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
For students in grades 2-12. Learn the basics of chess and play other students. No registration required.

Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Free FAMILY Program. Explore the world of LEGO. The library has lots of LEGO for people who like to build and create. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
By appointment only. Please call 973-754-4575 or 973-754-4730 for an appointment with WIC.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities for children up to 5 years old and their parent/guardian. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's get creative. Each week we will make a craft and enjoy time together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration. Free program.

Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Do you enjoy playing video games? Come join us every Friday to play, to meet other players, and to try various types of games. For grades 7-12. Free program. No registration needed.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Bring a book or borrow a library book, and just read. For teens in grades 9-12. No registration. Free program.

Mon, Feb 09, All day
Dover Free Public Library
There are Valentines hiding in the Children's Room. Can you find them? Children are invited to try our scavenger hunt. Free program. No registration needed. Stop by all week during library hours .

Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conversation Room 1
A group for adults who crochet, or would like to learn how. If you do other types of needlework, you are welcome, too. Bring your own projects & materials, or use ours. No registration.

Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
For students in grades 2-12. Learn the basics of chess and play other students. No registration required.

Tue, Feb 10, All day
Dover Free Public Library
There are Valentines hiding in the Children's Room. Can you find them? Children are invited to try our scavenger hunt. Free program. No registration needed. Stop by all week during library hours .

Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Free FAMILY Program. Explore the world of LEGO. The library has lots of LEGO for people who like to build and create. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, All day
Dover Free Public Library
There are Valentines hiding in the Children's Room. Can you find them? Children are invited to try our scavenger hunt. Free program. No registration needed. Stop by all week during library hours .

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
By appointment only. Please call 973-754-4575 or 973-754-4730 for an appointment with WIC.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities for children up to 5 years old and their parent/guardian. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Meeting Room A
We are meeting in person and through Zoom. Each month we discuss a book chosen by the group. Please contact beverly.rowan@dfpl.org for more information and to join the discussion.

Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Feb 12, All day
Dover Free Public Library
There are Valentines hiding in the Children's Room. Can you find them? Children are invited to try our scavenger hunt. Free program. No registration needed. Stop by all week during library hours .

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's get creative. Each week we will make a craft and enjoy time together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration. Free program.

Fri, Feb 13, All day
Dover Free Public Library
There are Valentines hiding in the Children's Room. Can you find them? Children are invited to try our scavenger hunt. Free program. No registration needed. Stop by all week during library hours .

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Do you enjoy playing video games? Come join us every Friday to play, to meet other players, and to try various types of games. For grades 7-12. Free program. No registration needed.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Bring a book or borrow a library book, and just read. For teens in grades 9-12. No registration. Free program.

Mon, Feb 16, All day
Dover Free Public Library
We will be opened tomorrow at 10 am. Online services are still available.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Free FAMILY Program. Explore the world of LEGO. The library has lots of LEGO for people who like to build and create. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
By appointment only. Please call 973-754-4575 or 973-754-4730 for an appointment with WIC.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Reading Room
Navigating Hope brings services to you. Visit the Navigating Hope van at the library to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and fun learning activities for children up to 5 years old and their parent/guardian. No registration required.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
In honor of Dental Health Month, Smile Central Dental of Dover will read a story and provide free dental screenings for the children. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu, Feb 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New venue Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room (Full Area A + B)
Remember early rock & roll? Mr. Feingold will talk about the original American Bandstand show and share video and photos of early performers. Free, in-person program. No registration.

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Let's get creative. Each week we will make a craft and enjoy time together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration. Free program.

Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Conference Room A (lower level)
Meeting to discuss business of the Dover Free Public Library. Open to the public.

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dover Free Public Library - Children's Room
Recharge with an afterschool snack, and then find a quiet place to do homework. The library has free Wi-Fi and computers available, as well as information resources.

Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Free Public Library - Teen Room
Do you enjoy playing video games? Come join us every Friday to play, to meet other players, and to try various types of games. For grades 7-12. Free program. No registration needed.