The following is featured in the Dover-Sherborn Press releases RSS feed:
The Dover Town Library is ranked seventh in the nation and #1 in Massachusetts for its population category, according to the HAPLR rankings. The HAPLR index rates, scores, and then ranks more than 9,000 American libraries using the latest federal data (library statistics collected in 2005) based on 15 factors. These factors focus on circulation, staffing, materials, reference service and funding levels.
Congratulations to the entire Dover community and the Dover Library staff!
Additional information about the rankings can be found at www.haplr-index.com, or on the American Libraries Web site, http://www.haplr-index.com/HAPLR08_CorrectedVersionOctober8_2008.pdf.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Shopping Event to Benefit Friends of the Dover Library
SAVED THE DATE!!!What: Get a head start on holiday shopping ... and support the Dover Library
When: Monday, November 10, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Blue Tulip, Linden Street Shops, Wellesley
Why: Mention the Friends when you shop and the group will get 15% of the proceeds - that is money back for your library!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Just in time for the wine-tasting...
I always look forward to the Boston Globe's wine columns, and enjoy the articles by Stephen Meuse and his oenophile colleagues. The Globe's timing could not have been better for our wine-tasting tomorrow night: today they featured their annual "Plonkapalooza" in the Lifestyle pages. Check out the link and think about whether the Friends should attempt to duplicate this (over several evenings--they have 50 choices!!) here in Dover: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/gallery/plonkapalooza/
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Friends Seeks "Chess-perts"
The Friends is seeking chess masters to share their knowledge of the game with elementary school children as part of the library's after school programming.
From general principles to maneuvers and strategy, the children will need to be taught the nuts and bolts of the game. While some of the children participated in last year's program, they are all novices.
The Friends needs volunteers to make the program a success and is hoping to tap into the expertise of those in the community.
The chess program will be held on Thursday afternoons, with one session from 3:30 to 4:30 and one from 4:30 to 5:30.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lorie Linnell at 508-785-9766 or lorielinn@aol.com.
Reception for New Assistant Director
The Library Trustees has arranged a tea/cider reception to welcome Sara Hannegan, our new assistant director, to the community. It will be held on October 24 from 2-4 pm at the library. Please try to stop by to meet Sara and help us spread the word!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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