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“Metaethics is the study of moral thought and moral language. Rather than addressing questions about  what practices are right or wrong – metaethics asks what morality actually is.” 

This Book Will Make You Kinder – an Empathy Handbook by Henry James Garrett. The book asks two  questions; 

• Why are you kind at all? 

• Why aren’t you kinder? 

Henry James Garrett is an amazing cartoonist and writer with a background in metaethics. His book is  insightful, especially at this time in history and current events. He speaks of moral kindness, illustrated  by poignant cartoons. 

“How can we be our best and kindest selves for the people around us and the society we need to build?” 

This book is about empathy and the softening of hearts. It is a book about putting ourselves in other  people’s shoes. 

You + This Book  = You, But Kinder 

This author explores the limitations that we all have, but asks that we work toward being our best. This  book is timely and insightful and hits a human truth that we need to address. 

– Jan Ridenour, Technical services

Hello friends! You may have heard the Dover Public Library’s 1.0 mill operating levy is up for renewal on the May 4, 2021 election ballot.  I wanted to share a few facts about the levy in case you had questions:

Is the library levy a renewal?

Yes, the library is on the ballot to RENEW its 1-mil, 5-year operating levy. The levy is not a tax increase.

How much money will the levy raise?

The levy will generate $351,000 annually for the library, which is 30% of its operating budget.

How much will the levy cost me?

The levy will cost $2.07 per month (or $24.84 per year) for the owner of a home valued at $100,000.

What will the funds be used for?

Levy funds will be used for the library’s operating expenses, which include the purchase of materials, programming for all ages, and other services to the community such as:

• Storytimes for children and outreach to local schools and preschools
• Teen-centered programming for grades 6-12
• Author events and book signings
• Free meeting room space
• Internet access, WIFI, and computer classes
• Notary services
• Spanish translation assistance
• Delivery of materials to homebound and senior residences
• Free online classes, databases, eBooks, and more!

Who will be voting on the levy?

Property owners who live in the Dover City School District within Dover Township (including Dover City) will be voting on the levy.

What happens if the library’s levy does not pass?

Without levy funding, the library will have to make cuts beginning in 2022, including changing hours, staffing, reducing the amount of new materials and reducing the number of programs and services.

Where can I register to vote?

You can register to vote at the Dover Public Library or at the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/tuscarawas/  The deadline to register to vote is April 5, 2021.

When does early voting begin?

Early and absentee voting begins April 6, 2021.

What is the issue number for the library’s levy?

The library’s levy renewal is Issue 9 on the election ballot.

Who does the Dover Public Library serve?

The Dover Public Library is an independent public library committed to serving the residents of Dover and Dover Township.  However, the Library is also proud of the fact that many of its registered borrowers reside outside of Dover and Dover Township.  The Dover Public Library is open to all.

Feel free to contact me any time if you have any questions about the library’s levy renewal.  You can contact me at 330-343-6123 or by email at director@doverlibrary.org.

Jim Gill

Director

Dover Public Library

I recently read a fiction book by Danielle Stewart called Flowers in the Snow, I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I really enjoyed this book and will definitely read more in the series. 

As the story begins, the main character Betty receives a letter from a childhood friend and this sets in motion the retelling of her childhood to her family. 

She grew up in a time when black people were not welcome among white people. She struggles with this because she believes everyone should be treated equal.

Then by chance, she makes friends with a young black girl, Alma, and her family. She soon learns of all the hardships and abuse the blacks have endured. She visits with them as often as she can. They become like family to her, more so than her own. 

As the schools start to allow black people, Alma’s mother becomes a teacher at the school where Betty attends, and of course is treated unfairly.

A few years later, there is trouble at a school dance. It involves the Klan, and several people were killed, black and white people alike. Some who were close to Betty.

Eventually Alma and her family move away, but they keep in touch through letter writing. As the years go by they continue to write and in one of the letters that is written to Betty, she finds out some news that is shocking and wonderful all at the same time. It involves the night of the dance many years ago. 

Sorry, no spoilers!!

-Wendy Contini, Technical Services Manager