PROST! OKTOBERFEST COMES TO DOVER LIBRARY - OCT 22

The Friends of the Dover Library is pleased to announce an Oktoberfest themed beer tasting at the Dover Library on Thursday, October 22, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tammy Lamenzo of Higgins Wine & Spirits will lead the group through a variety of beers both Germanic and local in origin while attendees munch on sausages and pretzels.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Library, the beer tasting is made possible in part by generous donations by Higgins Wine & Spirits and Dover Market. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Dover Library.

The event is open to the public and anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to attend.

Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased the door. Additionally, those who join the Friends of the Dover Library or renew their memberships at the Family level and above that evening will receive a discount on their ticket.

Reservations are not required but to guarantee a place, please sign up at the library’s front desk or email friends.of.dover.library@gmail.com.

The Art of Jane!

I ran through Dover Market this afternoon, and stopped short at the door: check out Jane Bleakley's poster for the upcoming Mark Binder event.

Next Meeting - Oct. 6

The Friends of the Dover Library will hold its October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 9 am in the library's Community Room. All are encouraged to attend and we welcome new members. Topics to discuss include planning an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting at the library and an upcoming book sale.

The Art of Peace at Dover Library on Oct. 6

HOW TO HANDLE A BULLY AND OTHER CONFLICT RESOLUTION SOLUTIONS PRESENTED BY MARK BINDER AS HE BRINGS “THE ART OF PEACE” TO THE DOVER LIBRARY

Grant from Dover Cultural Council Helps Support Evening for Kids and Adults

The Friends of the Dover Library is pleased to announce that Mark Binder, author, storyteller and self-described ‘nice guy’, will present “The Art of Peace” on Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m. at the Dover Library. Combining his martial arts experience and storytelling skills, Binder will present a program that will prove both entertaining and discussion-provoking. It is suitable for children in 3^rd grade and older, including teens and adults.

Binder will tackle questions such as: How can you handle a bully? When does a conflict begin? What are the consequences of violence? Can problems be resolved peacefully? Believing there is an alternative to war, Binder helps students understand the nature of conflict, teaches ways to deal with upsets and problems, and creates new options for action and resolution.

“Stories do more than teach and engage the imagination,” Binder said. “They can inspire change and transform lives.”

A former candidate for US Congress, Mark Binder is a writer, storyteller and Aikido instructor. He holds a third-degree black belt in Aikido, the martial art for peace. He has recently released a new booklet, "The Art of Peace", which includes some of the stories in the presentation. For more information on Mark Binder, please visit his web site at www.markbinder.com.

The evening is coordinated by the Friends of the Dover Library and supported in part by a grant from the Dover Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.massculturalcouncil.org.

They're in the mail!

This year's Membership mailing is posted. We use the Friends' postal permit to send a flyer to every household (and there are more at the Library). It is SUCH a production--drafting, turning it into Publisher, sorting and finally mailing.

Please don't throw it out when it lands in your mailbox. There was too much work involved!

We have many people to thank, including the Friends who worked on the mailing, Jane Bleakley for the amazing artwork, Allegra Printing in Brockton for their excellent service and prompt turnaround, Alison for the sorting, and--last but not least--the Dover PO for their cheerful assistance and speedy delivery.

I can't miss an opportunity to remind you what benefits a membership in the Friends brings, to you and to the entire community. Your support and participation strengthens our excellent library and enables it to do more for you. Community support is an important factor in determining financial support--from the state as well as from the town. Help Dover look as good as it should, and send in your form soon!

Thank you.

First Meeting - Sept. 10

The Friends will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 10, at 9 am in the library's Community Room. This is a departure from the regular schedule due to school start dates and the late Labor Day. The group regularly meets the first Tuesday of the month, and the normal schedule will resume in October. Hope to see you on the 10th!

House Tour date is set: Sunday, November 8th

Come join the Dover community for the 22nd annual Holiday House Tour on Sunday, November 8th. Tour beautiful houses, expertly decorated, featuring local caterers, florists and garden clubs and be inspired for your own decorating and entertaining. The MFA's Art in Bloom program will exhibit at one of the houses, and there will be a large gift boutique where you may purchase hand-made crafts from local artisans.

Tickets will go on sale soon.