Summer Reading 2009 - "Be Creative" @ Your Library
Check out our summer programs! (Click on the word programs for a full list)
VOTE for the Blue Hen Book Award!
Voting is open until August 31, 2009 for this state award chosen by the children of Delaware. Read all the nominees in either the picture book or chapter books categories, choose your favorite, and cast your ballot. Open to children 14 and under, participants may vote only once per category. Ballots are available in the children's area at the library, or contact Audrey Avery at Audrey.Avery@lib.de.us for an electronic version.
Participants that return their ballots to the Dover Public Library will be entered into a raffle prize drawing. The winner of the raffle drawing will be notified on or before September 15, 2009. Participants must turn in ballots by the deadline to be eligible for the raffle drawing.
So Much to Do!
Book Review Crew
Calling all chapter book readers! Book Reviewers Wanted! Let other children know which books are great, and which ones are not, by joining the Chapter Book Review Crew! Please contact Miss Jackie for further information.
Where in the World in the Library?
Third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m.
Lost in the library jungle? Find out how to locate books on the online catalog, use the Dewey classification system, and what databases we offer at the Dover Public Library. This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. (or by appointment), and is for children 12 and younger, who are independent readers with keyboarding skills. Please call 736-7034 to pre-register.
“Little Lick” Stamp Club has moved to the Kent County Library.
Stories and Songs
Toddler Time with “Miss Jackie”
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Join “Miss Jackie” for stories, songs, crafts and special guests. For infants, toddlers and children up to age 3.
Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with “Miss Audrey”
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Join “Miss Audrey” for stories, songs, crafts and activities. For children ages 3-6.
After-school Story Time
Every other Thursday at 4 p.m.
(PreK-2nd Grade)
Join Miss Jackie and Miss Audrey for stories, songs and activities for children in PreK-2nd grade, which meets every other Thursday at 4:00 p.m. beginning October 9, 2008.
Dial-a-Story
Call 734-1006 and 734-1007 at any time to hear a short story, song or poem. Each line offers a different story!
Attention Big Group Organizers!
Dover Public Library created a story time just for you and the children you serve! Pre-registered big groups-- that is, groups of ten or more children from schools, daycares, clubs, camps, or other programs-- will be welcomed on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. We have selected a story time theme for each month, and a flier/calendar to send home with each child. The Wednesday programs will include stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Since space is limited to 45 participants for each program, reservations must be made two weeks in advance by calling 736-7034.
We hope you will take part in this exciting opportunity to expose children to books, libraries, and a lifetime love of learning! When you call to make your reservation, be prepared to provide a contact name, telephone number, mailing address, and the number and age range of the children who will be attending story time. We will mail confirmation of your reservation to you, and follow up with a reminder call shorty prior to
your visit.
Story times are fun and include storytelling, visitors, crafts, music, and more!
Toddlers (Birth - 3 years): Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years): Thursdays at 10:00 a.m
Dial-a-Story: Let your child call 734-1006 or 734-1007 any time for a short story, song or poem! The two lines offer two different stories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
If you would like to participate in these events and need disability-related accommodations, please contact the library at (302) 736-7034.
