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Tapestries of Tuscarawas County 2017

This entry was posted in DPL Blog on June 7, 2017 by admin

ttc Hello T-County neighbors! Our library is looking for submissions for the second edition of the literary magazine, Tapestries of Tuscarawas County! We are compiling stories for publication in a book as part of an ongoing oral history project. This project is a vibrant book that captures what it is like to live in Tuscarawas County and we hope you can help. If you have a strong memory of your life that you can share with us in the form of a letter or email, you could be included in this book–and may even win a cash prize! Each story provided will be a thread, and each thread will be woven together with stories from friends, family, and neighbors to contribute to a rich tapestry that expresses the varied beauty of our individual lives. This book will display a collection of stories and art of and from Tuscarawas County in its second edition!

Submission Form

How do I contribute?

You can contribute by sharing your stories with us! There are several ways to do this: You can write us a letter. You can dictate your story to a loved one. You can record it at a family gathering. It can be handwritten, typed, or emailed. All we ask is that the final submissions are kept to 2,000 words or less.

What if I’m not a very good writer?

Stories are not judged based on writing ability, but on interest and relation to our county, and our editor will help make them ready for publication. You will get a chance to review the edited version before it is published.

What should I write about?

Anything! Your best/worst memory, something embarrassing that happened, something that changed your life, something that stands out to you as a representative example of your youth or adulthood in Tuscarawas County. The stories must adhere to only two rules: they must be true, and they must not harm anyone in the telling. See the reverse side for some prompt questions to help you get started. More questions can be found at https://storycorps.org/great-questions/

How can I win the cash prize?

The editing team at the Dover Public Library will award the top prize to the most appealing story. Writing ability is NOT a factor. There is no cost to submit a story, and you are under no obligations.

When can I get the book?

Tapestries of Tuscarawas County will be released in the fall of 2017. Contributors will receive a free copy. It will also be available at Dover Public Library and other local libraries and historical societies. Write your letter today! You can be proud to be a part of this valuable addition to our local living history. Deadline for submission is August 1, 2017.

If you have questions about this project, please contact Kellie Pleshinger at kpleshin@ashland.edu or by calling the library at 330-343-6123

Living Tiny Series

This entry was posted in Adult Services on June 2, 2017 by admin

Living Tiny Series

From the freedom to roam, to the bliss of a simpler life, people are attracted to living smaller for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the Tiny Home trend with this series. Call the Library at 330-343-6123 to register for one or all of these programs.

Living Simple by Decluttering

Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 PM

If you’re looking for ideas on how to organize your household clutter, join Christine Kendle, Ohio State University Extension Educator, as she offers tips and tricks to organize all areas of your home.

Cooking Tiny

Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 PM

Ohio State University Extension Educator, Christine Kendle, will address some of the issues faced when cooking in a tiny space such as how to best utilize space, food storage considerations, and which appliances and utensils are best. Christine will demonstrate how to prepare a few simple recipes with no large appliances needed.

Living Little

Thursday, June 22 at 6:30PM

Jamie Lynn Neal was intrigued by the possibility of “living tiny,” so she refurbished a 1988 Terry Taurus camper and transformed it into her cozy home. Hear about Jamie’s challenges in creating her “Scooby Shack” and ask her questions about what it’s like to live in a small space. Next, tour a Tiny Home with Norman Yoder, owner of Tiny Homes of Ohio, as he discusses his self-contained and environment friendly all season homes. The evening will start in our Community Room where Mr. Yoder will talk about his unique products before moving outside where he will answer questions as we tour one of his homes.

Nights at the Round Table Presents Jonathan Knight

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Jonathan Knight: The Making of Major League: A Juuuust a Bit Inside Look at the Classic Baseball Comedy

Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 PM

Join Jonathan Knight, author of The Making of Major League, as he takes you inside one of the most beloved baseball films ever made. Learn about the real-life influences behind the story and the creation of the movie’s iconic characters: Willie Mays Hayes, Harry Doyle, Jobu, and of course, Wild Thing. Explore Major League’s origin, its surprising legacy, and why it’s so much more than a movie for Cleveland Indians fans.

A book signing will follow the event. Call the Library at 330-343-6123 to register or for more information.

A Day in the Life

This entry was posted in DPL Blog on May 27, 2017 by admin

Library Linda says Fabulous Dover Public Library Books on Wheels What are you doing in that “tiny room” by the back door?

I’m Linda Toohey the Outreach Librarian and I’m asked that a lot. Big things happen in that” tiny room”. For instance, did you know that over 100 people throughout our community get items delivered right to their door?

Being the Outreach Librarian, I am responsible for making sure our homebound patrons are still able to make use of our library. I keep records of what each of these individuals like to read and maintain a reading list for them. I then select items for them. Whether they like books, CDs, DVDs or magazines, it doesn’t matter. Whatever is available in the library is also available to our homebound patrons as well. Then I check these items out for them and put them in a bag with their name on them. Then these bags get crated up for delivery. With the help of some very reliable volunteers we deliver these bags to the patrons and pick up what they are finished with. Everything then comes back to the library where I unload and check everything back in.

In my spare time, I also do research for entertaining and educational programs that I compose and present at the area care facilities and the Senior Center. So although you might not see a lot of me, I am doing a lot for the people of our community that can’t make it to the library.

Stop by to say “hi” and see the big things that happen in that “tiny room”!

Beautiful You

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog Teens on May 5, 2017 by admin

Saturday, May 13, 2017
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
at the Dover Public Library
All ages are welcome to join us for this free community event!

This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Dover Public Library is hosting a wonderful new event to celebrate all the women in our lives. This special event has taken a lot of work and dedication by Library Assistant Nayla Pica. This project has been her baby, and I’ve been lucky enough to watch it grow under her careful watch over the last several months. From contacting local businesses for support to recruiting inspirational speakers and local vendors to gathering an amazing stash of raffle prizes, Nayla has done everything in her power to make sure this event is like nothing the Dover Public Library has ever seen before.

Nayla once called me a Rock Star. I’m not the only one. Beautiful You definitely puts her in the Library Rock Star Hall of Fame.

I hope you can make it this Saturday to congratulate Nayla on her awesomeness. Come prepared to be inspired, unveil your strengths, restore your energy, make memories, and more. And don’t forget, those first 50 guests will receive a special prize.

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

-Liz Strauss

Teen Librarian

Beautiful You Line-Up

Events in the Community Room
10:00 AM – Superwomen by Linda Toohey
11:00 AM – Beauty in Diversity by the Latino Cultural Connection
12:00 PM – Live Music by the Kodachrome Babies
1:00 PM – Dancing Through Life by Berlina Artzner-Gordon
2:00 PM – Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Mary Marshall
3:00 PM – Life & Forgiveness by Becki Reiser
4:00 PM – The Amazing Influential Woman that You Never Knew You Were by Cherie Bronkar
Reserve your seat by calling the Library at 330-343-6123!

Children’s Activities in the Story Room
10:00 AM – Learning Sign Language
3:00 PM – Mother’s Day Craft
4:00 PM – Mother’s Day Craft

Nights at the Round Table: Rick Niece

This entry was posted in Adult Services on May 3, 2017 by admin

Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room

Join Rick Niece as he discusses his third and final volume in the award-winning Fanfare for a Hometown series: Perfect in Memory: A Son’s Tribute to His Mother. Shared from the perspective of an adult son looking back with loving nostalgia on how his spirited, nurturing mother shaped his life, Niece’s heartfelt stories are celebrations of family and the timeless endurance of a mother’s love.

About the Author:
Following in his father‘s footsteps, Rick D. Niece, Ph.D., is a lifelong educator who has served as a classroom teacher, a public school administrator and a university professor, provost and president. In 1997, he was named President of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and where he remained steadfast in his devotion to the University’s success. Upon his retirement in July 2013, he was named President Emeritus of the University of the Ozarks.

2nd Annual Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk

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Saturday, May 20 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Grab your tickets for the 2nd Annual Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk! On the evening of Saturday, May 20, ticket holders will walk downtown Dover visiting the many participating businesses, or Sweet Spots, and receive a delightful chocolate treat at each stop. As ticket holders make their way through the downtown, some treats will be enjoyed on the spot and others will be taken home to savor later. Every participant’s bag will be overflowing with an amazing amount of chocolate at the end of the evening.
Only 250 tickets will be sold for the event, which are available for purchase at the Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut Street and (open to other sale locations). Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the Dover Public Library and John’s Sweeper Service. Proceeds from this event will benefit efforts to raise funds for the historic clock project planned for the Square in downtown Dover. An “after party” will be held from 7:00-10:00 PM on the Square and will feature live music, refreshments, prizes and more. Area businesses and organizations are still able to be included on the walk. For more information about the 2nd Annual Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk, please call 330-343-6123. Sponsored by The Canal Dover Association and The Friends of the Dover Public Library.