Thompson Free Library

05/27/2026

Summer Plans Start with Thompson Free Library! Read Kim's latest article detailing everything going on at the library in June here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/401590/emails/188636109126764123

05/25/2026

Reminder: We’re closed Tuesday (5/26). See you Weds. 9-5!

➡️Please note: We will be closed Tuesday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

It’s just a quick breather before our action-packed summer season begins! We’ll hit the ground running with lots of cool stuff on tap for all ages! 😍🙌💥😎🏃🏻💫

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to our founder Elbridge Augustus Thompson. In his day, "Decoration Day" was a day to celebrate all departed veterans, not just those who had died in service. Since his death in 1911, the library has continued to placed flowers on his grave and honored his service, even as the meaning of the holiday has changed.

Before founding the library in 1898 in honor of his wife Lucia Eddy, Dr. Thompson was a surgeon for nearly three years during the Civil War. His unit fought from Louisiana to Vicksburg and the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia by the end of the war, and he treated hundreds, if not thousands, of wounded soldiers.

After the war, he returned to Dover to set up his medical practice. Dr. Thompson was a proud Civil War veteran, leading the local GAR until his death.

If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Thompson and the history of the library, stop in and pick up a free booklet!

Remember to honor those who served today, it's about more than cookouts.

Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and we'll see you back at the library on Wednesday!

05/21/2026

Neither Wife Nor Widow w/ Dale Ruth Sherburne

05/20/2026

We are happy to have Avery Browne (age 6) showing his beautiful Bob Ross inspired art here at TFL! Please come see it, you won't be disappointed! Interested in buying a print? Ask desk for more info

05/20/2026

➡️Please note: We will be closed Tuesday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

It’s just a quick breather before our action-packed summer season begins! We’ll hit the ground running with lots of cool stuff on tap for all ages! 😍🙌💥😎🏃🏻💫

05/19/2026

Come join us this Thursday! I'll be presenting my book, "Neither Wife nor Widow," at the Thompson Free Library on May 21, at 6:00 p.m. Would love to share with you the unexpected rollercoaster emotions of caregiving.

05/19/2026

▶️Just a reminder that we are closing at 5 pm today (Tuesday, May 19)!

⚠️➡️ We are closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 due to a staffing issue (several will be at a conference). We are sorry for any inconvenience.