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Doctor Sleep

This entry was posted in DPL Blog on July 4, 2014 by admin

Doctor Sleep, the latest novel by Stephen King, looks at the adult life of little Danny Torrance from The Shining. Following in his father’s footsteps and suffering from living nightmares as a result of his time in the Overlook, Dan Torrance is an alcoholic drifter. However, he manages to recover and find some peace with his past. This peace is short lived, as he encounters Abra, a young girl with a stronger shining than he has ever encountered. Abra has come to the attention of the True Knot, a band of psychic vampires who roam the country in RVs. The Knot, led by a cunning villain named Rose the Hat, feeds off the “steam” children with the shining give off when they are tortured to death. Dan must face off against this group, and face the demons of his past, in order to protect Abra. While the story isn’t as flat-out terrifying as The Shining, it was a suspenseful and captivating read. ~Kathryn

Morgan’s Raid: An Evening with Civil War Historian Lester Horwitz

This entry was posted in Adult Services on July 3, 2014 by admin

Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 PM

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Join Lester Horwitz, author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book, The Longest Raid of the Civil War, as he discusses Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s race across the Ohio River and subsequent invasion into the heart of Ohio. In July of 1863, Morgan led 2,500 cavalrymen into Union territory only to be defeated in Columbiana County with only 350 men remaining. The Raid was the northernmost penetration of the Confederacy in the Union as well as the most significant military action in the Buckeye State. Historian Lester Horwitz is also a lecturer and playwright and lives in Cincinnati. A book signing will follow the program. Call 330-343-6123 to register for this free program.

For more information on Lester Horwitz, visit his website.

An Evening with Baseball Legend Cy Young 1

This entry was posted in Adult Services on June 23, 2014 by admin

Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 PM

The Dover Public Library will host a special program featuring baseball legend and Tuscarawas County native Cy Young on Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 PM. Presented by living historian Chris Hart, “An Evening With Cy Young” will be a fun and informative look at the life and legacy of baseball’s all-time career wins leader. Hart will take participants back to 1947 where Cy Young has just returned from “Cy Young Day” at Cleveland Stadium in honor of this 80th birthday. Portraying Cy, Hart will reminisce about life in major league baseball, his love of Tuscarawas County, and his many achievements on the way to becoming a Hall of Fame pitcher. For more information or to register for the free program, please call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.

Blaze a Trail!

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on June 11, 2014 by admin

Celebrate FYI’s 10th anniversary with the 2014 Community Summer Walking Challenge! This fun program encourages participants to be active, either by walking or some other exercise, for 30 hours between May 1 and August 1. It’s the perfect way to find the motivation you need to get active this summer! Participants receive a tracker to fill out and turn back in at the end of the summer. Just put a check mark in the box on your tracker for every 15 minutes of extra activity you complete! In addition to the activity chart, your tracker includes information on a variety of local hikes and community walks throughout the summer, so it’s a great way to explore Tuscarawas County with other members of the community. Plus, participants who complete all 30 hours and return their trackers by August 4 get a free t-shirt! You can sign up for and return trackers at any library circulation desk, as well as at other locations throughout Tuscarawas County. Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly community challenge!

Lunch with Linda Castillo: July 8 @ Noon 1

This entry was posted in Adult Services on June 5, 2014 by admin

Join NY Times bestselling author Linda Castillo for this special Brown Bag Lunch event. Castillo will discuss her latest Amish thriller in the Kate Burkholder series, The Dead Will Tell. Although admission to this event is free, there will be a $5 charge for those who want to take advantage of the lunch provided by Bread Head Bakery. Ham, turkey, and vegetarian options are available. A book signing will follow the program.

Call 330-343-6123 to register and reserve your boxed lunch.

Lunches must be reserved and paid for by Thursday, July 3.

Cinema Saturdays: Summer Fun

This entry was posted in Adult Services on May 30, 2014 by admin

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What beats a free movie? A free movie with free popcorn! This summer, join us the 1st Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM for a free, family-friendly movie with refreshments. In June, enjoy the adventures of a pair of long-lost sisters as they try to get their parents back together. In July, travel the world with a set of four friends and a magic pair of jeans. Finally, in August, travel to Hawaii to learn the meaning of family. For titles and more information, call 330-343-6123.

Dates: June 7, July 5, and August 2

Registration is appreciated but not required.

B.Y.O.B.: Dover Public Library’s New Book Club

This entry was posted in Adult Services on May 30, 2014 by admin

This summer, the Dover Public Library will be introducing a new book club called the B.ring Y.our O.wn B.ook club: B.Y.O.B. Unlike traditional book clubs where all members read the same thing each month, B.Y.O.B. members each read a different book of their choosing within a certain theme or genre. Another difference: B.Y.O.B. will meet at a different local establishment each month, starting at Krocker’s Bar & Grill in downtown Dover. Sound interesting? Join us June 19 at 7 PM at Krockers Bar & Grill to see what it’s all about. We’re starting out with “fiction,” so bring along a favorite novel or a recent read–anything goes! If you enjoy books, beverages, and great conversation, then B.Y.O.B. is the book club for you.

B.Y.O.B. meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM beginning June 19.

For more information and to register, call 330-343-6123 or email librarian Kathryn Green at kgreen@doverlibrary.org.