Adult Services

Food for Fines 2019

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog Kids Teens on November 23, 2019 by admin

‘Tis the season for giving thanks!

In celebration of Thanksgiving and in preparation for Christmas, the Dover Public Library is bringing back the popular Food for Fines program.

November 23 – 30, we will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items to benefit T-4-C’s “Share-A-Christmas” program. During the drive, library patrons who bring in food items will receive a waiver on overdue fines. One food item will waive up to $1 in fines, up to $5 a day!

All food items must be unopened and must carry their original packaging and labels. The library cannot accept home-canned or home-prepared food, nor items that have reached their expiration dates.

This program will not waive fees for lost or damaged materials.

Donate to a good cause and clear your library account!

-Liz, Teen/Outreach Services Manager

Manga Book Review

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog Teens on October 24, 2019 by admin

A Silent Voice written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Ōima

At the urging of Miss Liz, I decided to give Manga a try. You know, the graphic novels from Japan. I don’t usually read comic books, but there must be something more than meets my eye because so many young people are reading them and making some pretty fantastic doodles in their notebooks. So, Miss Liz picked out A Silent Voice for my first experience. The first challenge was opening the book to the first page – it starts in the back and you read to the front, and you read from right to left. I caught on pretty quickly after a page or two.

The story line is about a teen who bullied a handicapped student in middle school and is now trying to make amends for his behavior. The language (which has been translated from Japanese) was precise. That is a good thing because, otherwise, it wouldn’t fit into the dialogue bubbles. The vocabulary was not sophisticated but rather imitated the speech and thoughts of the teenage characters. There was a lot of meaning conveyed in a few words. I found it to be engaging and timely, so I read all 7 books in the series.

What I found particularly fascinating were the drawings, especially since Oima was both the author of the script AND the creator of the illustrations. These illustrations moved the plot forward and helped me follow the story line. Every frame of the graphic novel shows the characters with different expressions that illustrate the actions and the emotions taking place at that moment in the story line. Now that takes talent! No wonder the teens of our community want to imitate the characteristic style that is Manga.

Even though I may not read many more graphic novels (and there are a lot of them in the children and teen departments at our library), I am able to say that now I am familiar with that genre and can appreciate the effort that goes into it. It is a pleasant way to give your brain a “vacation” from some of the heavier reading that we do, or should I say, that I do. But, more importantly, there is a lesson for ALL of us: Bullying is wrong and it takes a courageous person to recognize that he is a bully and to make every attempt to redeem himself no matter how hard it is.

Visit the teen department, grab a graphic novel, and spend a comfortable evening venturing into the world that is Manga.

-Sherrel, Library Assistant

A Favorite Memory

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on October 18, 2019 by admin

I remember the first time I suggested a book to a patron; I had only been working here a few months. She returned some books, and asked if I could help her. “Of course!” I told her.

“I am looking for a new book. I like historical fiction and mysteries, but nothing gory or raunchy. Can you recommend anything like that?”

The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen

I was so excited to be able to answer this request! I had recently finished a fantastic historical mystery called The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen, and I had enjoyed it immensely. I took her over to the aisle it was shelved in, handed it to her, and gave her a brief synopsis. She smiled, nodded and said “That sounds interesting!”

She brought it back a few days later, and made sure she found me and let me know how much she had enjoyed it! She then proceeded to check out another book by the same author.

This is the most fulfilling part of working in the library; sharing my love of literature and learning with others.

Julie Spivey, Library Assistant

Cooking with Paula

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on October 16, 2019 by admin

Earlier this month, the Library had a very special cooking program called Cooking with Paula. For this fun program, our Adult Services Manager, Paula Fawcett, shared delicious dishes from appetizers to desserts. Please enjoy the following recipe for her awesome Italian Pinwheels!

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EASY ITALIAN PINWHEELS

2 oz. (½ cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup sliced pepperoni, finely chopped

¼ tsp. Italian seasoning

1 egg yolk

1 (8 oz) can crescent rolls

1 egg white, beaten

Heat oven to 375. In a small bowl, combine cheese, pepperoni, seasoning & egg yolk; mix well

Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal Spread each rectangle with about

3 tablespoons of pepperoni mixture.

Starting at shortest side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal. Cut each roll into

6 slices. Place, cut side down, 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg white.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. 24 appetizers

Join the Conversation

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on October 4, 2019 by admin

One Book, One Community 2019

How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

For the past 12 years, the Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition has sponsored a grassroots community reading initiative called One Book, One Community.

One Book is committed to bringing people together–regardless of race, economic, political or other differences–through the shared experience of reading the same book. When we do that we have something to talk about!

Throughout the month of October and into early November, I invite you to join the conversation!

This year’s book is, How to Break Up With Your Phone, by Catherine Price.

The book deals with technology addiction and how our smartphones are changing us. The goal of the book is to put boundaries on our technology and to be more present when we are in the company of friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. Stop by any public library in T-County for a copy of the book and join a community book discussion or other event.

Mark you calendars for Monday, November 4 at 7:00 PM for An Evening with Author Catherine Price at KSU Tuscarawas. The event is free to all!

For a complete listing of all programs and events related to One Book, One Community, click here.

Stop by and let me know what you think of the book. Happy Reading!

Jim Gill, Library Director

Fall Book Clubs

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on September 28, 2019 by admin

School has started and Fall is here! It’s the perfect time to start something new. And if you like to read, we’ve got a suggestion. How about trying one of the Dover Public Library’s Book Clubs?

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle meets the last Thursday of the month at Noon. It is out branch of the oldest continuous book club in the United States.

Our Tuesday Night Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Enjoy coffee and conversation with us!

We also have the BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Club. In this club, the group picks a theme, and members each read something different. Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at various restaurants. Enjoy a meal and beverage while discussing your chosen title.

Other community book clubs include the Literary Ladies Book Club and College Club. For more information on these groups, please contact me, Denise, at 330-343-6123.

One great feature of a book discussion is the wide range of topics that come up when we get together. And, some of the best discussion comes from those books that we hate!

“A book group gives me the chance to pick up a book I normally would just pass by. It challenges me to read something different.” – Marilyn Rainsberger

Come to a book group! We have cookies!

Denise Campbell-Johnson

A Book’s Journey

This entry was posted in Adult Services DPL Blog on September 25, 2019 by admin

Have you ever wondered how we build our collection?

It all starts with several different people making choices for all the different materials we have. This collection development team reads reviews and articles about upcoming books and audio visual materials to help them make their choices. And, of course, the library always orders the books on the best-sellers lists and popular movies our patrons have been waiting for.

Once the materials are ordered and delivered, they are checked to ensure that the whole order is here and no books have arrived by mistake. Then, the new titles are sent to the Technical Services room, which is where they will get cataloged into the computer.

In the Technical Services room, we check the order slips to see if any of the items have a reserve, and we put those patrons on hold for the requested items.

Once they are properly entered into the computer, the materials will get the appropriate labels and protective covering, if needed. Some soft-covered books already arrive with a protective film to keep the books usable longer. These books get taped on the front and back covers to keep the spine from breaking and the pages from coming out.

After getting all their proper labels and protection, they are ready to go upstairs to be checked in. Any reserve slips are printed, and the remaining items will be shelved, ready for patrons like you to take home and enjoy!

Wendy Contini – Technical Services Manager