Adult Services


William Clarke Quantrill Symposium

Ohio Humanities Sharing the Human StoryFriday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29

A public symposium on Dover native William Clarke Quantrill will be held July 28-29 in Dover, Ohio. Quantrill was born and raised in Dover before moving to the western frontier of Kansas in the 1850’s and joining the Confederate Army during the Civil War. On August 21, 1863, Quantrill and his band of guerilla fighters attacked and burned Lawrence, Kansas, cementing his place in the lore of the American Civil War. This program is made possible in part by Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Symposium events are as follows:

 

 

An Evening with Mr. Ed Leslie, author of The Devil Knows How to Ride: The True Story of William Clarke Quantrill and His Confederate Raiders. Reeves Carriage House, Friday, July 28 at 7:00 PM.

A book signing will follow the program and attendees will have the opportunity to examine Quantrill artifacts, including his powder horn, photographs and paintings, rare books and a wax mode of Quantrill’s skull as preserved by the Kent State University Anthropology Department.

 

William Clarke QuantrillHistoric Quantrill Walking Tour of Dover: Presented by Russ Volkert, Dover Public Library, Saturday, July 29 at 9:30 AM.

Participants will learn what Canal Dover was like during Quantrill’s time in Dover and will visit the grave where his skull is buried and his childhood home.

 

Quantrill Panel Discussion, Dover Public Library, Saturday, July 29 at 1:00 PM

  • “Letters to Mother: A Discussion of Transcribed Letters from Quantrill to his Mother,” presented by Dr. Kelly Mezurek of Walsh University.
  •  “Legends and Burials of William Clarke Quantrill,” presented by Kim Jurkovic, curator, Tuscarawas County Historical Society.
  •  “The Dover Community Reponse to Quantrill, the Confederate Guerilla,” presented by Jon Baker of the Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society.
  •  “The Rise and Fall of Quantrill the Killer: Understanding William Clarke Quantrill in the Context of Nineteenth Century Violence and Manhood,” presented by Dr. Joseph Beilein of Penn State University.

 

“Although Quantrill is most remembered for his actions as a Confederate guerilla during the Civil War, he was born and spent his early life in Ohio, where his mother lived until her death,” says Dr. Kelly Mezurek. “Quantrill’s life and death provides the opportunity to explore the complexities of history, from local, state and national viewpoints. Ohio has a rich and well-recognized level of Civil War experiences and contributions, militarily, politically, economically and socially. Quantrill does not fit within this narrative, and as a result is often placed within the context of the Confederate and Southern story of the national conflict that tore apart the United States. This program aims to bring Quantrill back into Dover, Tuscarawas County, and Ohio story of the Civil War, as well as to offer a complete look at his life, instead of the more common practice of analyzing and focusing only on his deeds as the leader of Quantrill’s Raiders.

For more information or to register for any Quantrill Symposium events, please contact the Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum at 330-343-7040 or the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123. The Quantrill Symposium is sponsored by Ohio Humanities, the Dover Historical Society, the Dover Public Library, and the Tuscarawas County Historical Society.

 

 

Can’t wait for the symposium? Search William Clarke Quantrill on our catalog!

 

This program is made possible in part by Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Living Tiny Series

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.

 Tiny House

 

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

juuuust a bit inside book coverJonathan 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.

 

 


Beautiful You

Beautiful You Pink Flower
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

Rick Niece with Perfect in Memory: a Son's Tribute to His MotherThursday, 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

Saturday, May 20 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk TicketGrab 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.


Marlene Miller: Called to be Amish: My Journey from Head Majorette to the Old Order

Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 PM

 

Fewer than oMarlene Millerne hundred people have joined the Old Order Amish and stayed since 1950.

 

Marlene C. Miller is one of them. In this rare memoir, Marlene recounts her unusual journey from an unhappy and abusive childhood into the embrace of the Amish community.
Turning Amish has proven to be anything but plain and simple for this former majorette.