March Artist of the Month

BETH HOFFER'S PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, "EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY", TO BE ON DISPLAY AT DOVER LIBRARY IN MARCH

The Friends is pleased to announce that the March Artist of the Month is award-winning photographer Beth Hoffer. Her exhibit, titled, "Every Picture tells a Story," features photographs of New England's natural and architectural beauty. Her work will be showcased at the library all month.

Hoffer said her photographs represent her view of the world, and she finds a certain satisfaction in having the opportunity to share this view with others. She also uses her photography to raise funds for local libraries and other organizations.

Although she long enjoyed taking pictures, Hoffer did not publicly show her work until a few years ago. Her love for photography was born when, as a child, she used her mother's Brownie box camera to take her first pictures. In recent years, she began to make note cards, featuring her pictures, for friends and family. With their encouragement, she found the courage to exhibit her work and show it in shops and galleries.

Prior to turning to photography full-time, Hoffer, who has a Masters in Library Science, worked at public and academic libraries, causes she continues to support through her art and fundraising efforts.

For more information on Hoffer and her work, please visit her web site, www.LyricPhotos.net.

*Photographs copyright Beth I. Hoffer

MEETING MONDAY MARCH 2

The next Friends' meeting will be on Monday, March 2, at 9 am in the library's community room. All are welcome to attend. Topics to discuss include the March 26 Spelling Bee, upcoming children's events and a recap of the Feb. wine tasting and auction baskets.

Renowned Mime Coming to Dover on March 7

It's mime time! The Friends is pleased to announce that renowned mime Robert Rivest will be coming to Dover to perform on Saturday, March 7, at 11 am. In order to accommodate a larger audience, the event will be held in Kraft Hall at Dover Church as opposed to the library, where children's events are usually held. The event is free and open to the public.

One of the most prolific mime artists in the world, Rivest's performances stimulate the imagination and entertain both the young and young at heart. He has created more than 120 original works and performs for many types or groups and organizations. A student of Marcel Marceau, Rivest also trained for more than 10 years with internationally renowned masters of mime, dance, theater and improvisation. In 2001 he founded The Rivest School of Mime, where Rivest teaches and directs beginners through professionals. 

For more information on Rivest, please visit his web site, www.rivestmime.com.

Thanks to Lorie Linnell for organizing an event for children! 

Reminder: Wine and Chocolate on Feb 12

Don't forget that "A Champagne, Wine and Chocolate Affair" will be in Thursday, Feb 12, at 7 pm. See you there!