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Mahjong

Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Mahjong is a classic tile-based game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Join other players for this fun and challenging game, open to all levels.

Multi-Purpose Room B, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Teleservices Specialist: Employment, Health, and Social Support

Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

A teleservices specialist is available, ready to assist with a range of needs. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome! Patrons can rely on the specialist for assistance with: Employment guidance and training Resume support Assistance with Delaware ASSIST applications (Medicaid, and SNAP benefits) Housing and food resources Computer assistance Fina…

Community Classroom, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Songs & Stories

Tue, Nov 3, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Songs & stories for all ages!

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Homeschool Connections: Most Extreme Animals with Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month from September to May for fun events just for homeschoolers ages 6-18. On November 3rd, we'll learn all about extreme animals from our friends at the DelMNS. Venom, claws, and stripes…Oh my! Explore these incredible animal adaptations with our live animals and amazing specimens from around the world. Registration is required for all Homeschool Connections events and op…

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Knit, Crochet & More

Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Come join us in the conference room with any of your unfinished craft projects! Good projects to work on during this time include: Knitting Crochet Cross stitch Painting Any other project that you can fit around a table!

Conference Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Passport Services

Tue, Nov 3, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

This Passport Acceptance Facility is a full-service facility offering photos and expedited mailings. Walk-ins are available with limited slots which are first come, first served. Appointments can be made at https://dover.lib.de.us/passport/. Please visit travel.state.gov for detailed passport information.

Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Dog Man Release Party

Tue, Nov 3, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Celebrate the release of the newest installment of Dav Pilkey's epic "Dog Man" series with crafts, games, and giveaways!

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Pediatric Health Literacy

Tue, Nov 3, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

This week's Toddler Time features a special presentation from Nemours Children's Health! This presentation is designed to help caregivers feel confident understanding and using healthcare systems by helping them to understand different care settings, common childhood illnesses, red flag symptoms, and how to prepare for doctors visits.

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Writer's Editing Group

Tue, Nov 3, 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Meet up with other adult writers serious about publishing their work. Please bring 6 copies of your work to share and for editing purposes.

Conference Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Crafting for a Cause: Delawarm

Tue, Nov 3, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Delawarm provides community members the opportunity to give back to those that need it most. Using your skill in fiber arts you can collectively create items to be distributed to the unhoused, domestic violence shelters, and schools throughout the State of Delaware Warm items like scarves, hats, ear warmers, and teddy bears for children are ideal projects for this case. Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own ho…

Multi-Purpose Room B, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Computer Basics

Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

This class teaches the basics of using a personal computer. It is suitable for the first time beginner with absolutely no experience using a computer. Instruction includes identifying the parts of a computer, basic computer terminology, and how to use a mouse. Registration is required. Please register online or call 302-736-7030 to register or for more information.

Community Classroom, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Passport Services

Wed, Nov 4, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

This Passport Acceptance Facility is a full-service facility offering photos and expedited mailings. Walk-ins are available with limited slots which are first come, first served. Appointments can be made at https://dover.lib.de.us/passport/. Please visit travel.state.gov for detailed passport information.

Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Group A

Wed, Nov 4, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Welcome to the Teen Loft for our Dungeons and Dragons Campaign with Dungeon Master Cinder! Tell your own stories in mystic lands where creatures and magic run wild. Create adventures for you and your friends to play a role in and solve problems as a team. This Program is limited to teens ages 12 to 17. If you are brand new to the group, we ask that you come 15 minutes early so we can set up our character sheet. And i…

Teen Loft, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

LEGO Build It!

Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Calling all future engineers! Use our LEGOs to build amazing constructions.

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Teleservices Specialist: Employment, Health, and Social Support

Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

A teleservices specialist is available, ready to assist with a range of needs. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome! Patrons can rely on the specialist for assistance with: Employment guidance and training Resume support Assistance with Delaware ASSIST applications (Medicaid, and SNAP benefits) Housing and food resources Computer assistance Fina…

Community Classroom, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Baby & Me

Thu, Nov 5, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Bring baby along to the Library to play with and meet other babies! This is a meet-up group for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers.

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Passport Services

Thu, Nov 5, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

This Passport Acceptance Facility is a full-service facility offering photos and expedited mailings. Walk-ins are available with limited slots which are first come, first served. Appointments can be made at https://dover.lib.de.us/passport/. Please visit travel.state.gov for detailed passport information.

Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

DPL Chess Club

Thu, Nov 5, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Learn the basics, tactics, openings, and more at the Dover Public Library Chess Club. Offering a free, social space for matches and gameplay for all ages and skill levels, come meet other passionate chess players at DPL Chess Club. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Free. Sous: Dover Public Library

Tween Thursday: Surrealist Collage Workshop

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Come to Tween Thursday to create your own surrealism collage. You will use different pieces of art, magazines cut outs, scrapbooking paper, scraps of paper, and more to cut, glue and assemble a strange and unusual dreamlike scene. This program is designed for tweens ages 8-12. We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide accommodations for this event. Please contact Carlee Hayden at C…

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Medicare Made Clear

Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You’re invited to a Medicare Made Clear® educational seminar. Join us to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide.

Multi-Purpose Room B, Dover Public Library. Free. Sous: Dover Public Library

Songs & Stories

Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Songs & stories for all ages!

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Women Beyond Measures Resource Fair

Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Join us for the 2026 Community Resource Fair, a free event, filled with local services, support programs, giveaways, and family fun! Discover tools to thrive in every area of life, with something for all ages!

Multi-Purpose Room A, Multi-Purpose Room B, Dover Public Library. Free. Sous: Dover Public Library

Super Saturday!

Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us at 2pm in the Children's Program Room for a fun craft or other activity for school-aged kids!

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Build It!

Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

YOUR imagination OUR really cool building stuff = FUN!

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Friends of Delaware Libraries

Mon, Nov 9, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The Friends of Delaware Libraries Annual Meeting will take place at Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover DE 19901 on November 9, 2026 from 1-3 pm. Speaker will be Anne Hiller Clark on the State of the Library, along with the presentation of the Library Champion, a Proclamation, the annual report, and the new slate of officers. A time of networking will be provided, along with a light snack. We hope to see…

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Teleservices Specialist: Employment, Health, and Social Support

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

A teleservices specialist is available, ready to assist with a range of needs. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome! Patrons can rely on the specialist for assistance with: Employment guidance and training Resume support Assistance with Delaware ASSIST applications (Medicaid, and SNAP benefits) Housing and food resources Computer assistance Fina…

Community Classroom, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Songs & Stories

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Songs & stories for all ages!

Multi-Purpose Room A, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Passport Services

Tue, Nov 10, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM

This Passport Acceptance Facility is a full-service facility offering photos and expedited mailings. Walk-ins are available with limited slots which are first come, first served. Appointments can be made at https://dover.lib.de.us/passport/. Please visit travel.state.gov for detailed passport information.

Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Knit, Crochet & More

Tue, Nov 10, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Come join us in the conference room with any of your unfinished craft projects! Good projects to work on during this time include: Knitting Crochet Cross stitch Painting Any other project that you can fit around a table!

Conference Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Toddler Time

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Bring your toddlers along to the Library to play with friends their age! This is a play and meet-up group for toddlers ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers.

Children’s Program Room, Dover Public Library. Sous: Dover Public Library

Dover Public Library programs

Programs at the Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza. See the library calendar for what is coming up.

Dover Public Library. See the calendar for each program. Sous: Dover Public Library