Dover Public Library

10/13/2026

An update for those participating in the Ireland Pen Pal Program!

10/07/2026

The newest exhibit in our Art Gallery features work by our own Art Gallery Coordinator, Winifred Way, as well as local artist N. Taylor Collins! Join them for a reception on October 11 from 1:00-2:30 to learn more about the stories behind the paintings.

The current exhibit will be on display until January 4, 2027.

10/05/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing secure access to your library’s digital resources, OverDrive will soon require users to enter a PIN or password in addition to a library card. This will apply when signing in to Libby, the Delaware Libraries OverDrive website, or Kanopy.

If you do not remember your pin number, please give us a call at (302) 736-7030 and we can look that up for you.

10/02/2026

We are so proud of Pol for creating a fun and engaging scavenger hunt for our families to enjoy during the month of September and of Nora for writing this article about the experience!

Por Nora Mediavilla Advertisements Pol Mediavilla, un chico español de 13 años que vive en Dover, creó junto con la biblioteca de Dover una actividad para acercar España a otros niños de Delaware durante el mes de septiembre. Escondieron en la sección infantil nueve fotos en las que una minifi...

10/01/2026

Share your thoughts about the Dover Public Library with us! Your input will be used to improve the Library and is greatly appreciated. Take the survey at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/t9Q9x2Vwbm

09/23/2026

How many seed packets did we give away in 2026? The answer is 6,517! The closest guess was 10,002 packets. Over the past 5 years, we have given out 19,494 seed packets! The Seed Library is closed for the winter, but check back in March 2027 to get more seeds for your spring gardens.

09/19/2026

Just a few more days to submit your guesses of how many seed packets were given away by our Seed Library this year! On Wednesday, we will announce who was the closest. Hint: All of the guesses so far have been too low.

Submit your guesses at https://bit.ly/DPLSeeds

09/10/2026

Tonight's Tween Thursday: Inside the Egg program has been cancelled.

09/09/2026

Our Seed Library is closing down for the season, but we still have plenty of seeds available! Stop by the second floor and take as many seeds as you want - we won't be restocking until next spring.

In celebration of another successful season, we invite you to play a game with us! Correctly guess how many seed packets were given away this year and you could win a DPL mug! Please enter guesses at https://bit.ly/DPLSeeds