New Book Alerts

The Story Behind the Sugarcreek Brick Wall Sculpture

Sherry Crilow Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 PM

Join local artist Sherry Crilow as she shares the story behind the brick wall sculpture that she is creating for the village of Sugarcreek. Crilow will describe the process of sculpting brick and the stories behind the thirteen panels she has carved. From the brick, clay, coal industries, and cheese making to the Swiss culture, each panel illustrates a unique aspect of the Sugarcreek story. Call 330-343-6123 to register for this fascinating program.

It's All a Blur

Blurry Cover June 17 - 29 in the Teen Zone

It seems something went really wrong with these book covers... Come to the YA area of the library to see if you can guess the book by its blurry cover. Hand in your answer at the Circ Desk and also receive a raffle ticket for the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! Enter up to twice a week to win this basket of prizes, and earn even more tickets by participating in the Teen Reading Program. Program is intended for teens entering grades 7-12. Contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss at 330-343-6123 for more information.

Teen Reading Program 2013

Rocker Teen Summer of the Teen Reading Program 2013

Attention teens entering grades 7-12: For each hour that you read between June 3 & August 3, you can earn a ticket for our Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! This basket of books, candy, and more will be on display throughout the summer. Come to the Circulation Desk to Register, receive your Tracker, and start earning your tickets, up to 4 a week! Call the library at 330-343-6123 for more information.

Don't Forget the Lyrics

Tuesday June 25th at 2:00 PM

Think you can remember the words to your favorite songs? Come to this musical competition, based on the popular game show, to find out! We will play a piece of a song, then participants will have to come up with the next line or lines of the song to win. Event is free and open to teens. Refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.

Friends of the Library Shopping Spree Fundraiser

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Dover Public Library has partnered with Dover Parkside Buehlers on a Shopping Spree Fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the library's Children's Room Remodeling Project. Members of the public can purchase a Shopping Spree ticket at the library for $10, which enters them into a drawing for a 90 second shopping spree at Buehlers Parkside. Drawing for the winner will occur on Thursday, August 1st.

Lunch with NY Times Best Selling Author Linda Castillo

Linda Castillo Photo

Thursday, June 20 at 12:00 Noon

Back by popular demand, bestselling author Linda Castillo will discuss her latest Kate Burkholder Amish country thriller, Her Last Breath, a puzzling, atmospheric mystery set in Painters Mill, with Kate’s former best friend from her Amish years at the center of the mystery. For those interested, Bread Head Bakery will again be providing a brown bag lunch for just $5. Call 330-343-6123 for more info or to register. Here is more about Linda's latest book, which recently received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly Magazine: