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Locals learn how to travel more at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online event this past Thursday, February 1st, “How to Travel More (and Better).” During this presentation, author Colin Wright talked about his personal experiences traveling the world full-...

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Sensational STEM at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program (CFCE) stopped by the Dover Town Library (DTL) to have children participate in some winter STEM activities. Ages five and up were all welcome to come and enjoy the four different projects set...

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Becoming a soup master at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Winter weather is officially here which means that it is time for soup season! In honor of this, the Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Therapy Gardens’ representative Peggy to talk about all things soup. 

The goal of...

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Gingerbread joy at the DTL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, December 9, the Dover Town Library (DTL) held their third and final Gingerbread House Making session. This event occurs annually, offering multiple sessions for families with children of all ages. The multiple sessions are necessary due to the sheer...

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DTL has Hands on Nature

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones enjoyed an engaging and educational experience on Monday, November 27th, as Hands on Nature visited the Dover Town Library (DTL) to discuss contemporary big predators. Heather Simpson, a representative from Hands on Nature, delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting various...

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COA learns about Thanksgiving traditions

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted Historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about Thanksgiving traditions throughout the earliest years in Boston on Monday, November 20. This event was sponsored by the Dover Council on Aging (COA) and...

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Haunted Experiences at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Framingham Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared a spooky online event this past Saturday, October 21st, titled “Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Delusion.” This is part three of a four part series that is happening throughout...

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Fall themed fun at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a festive fall treat this past Thursday, October 12th, at the Dover Town Library (DTL) as three different fall crafts were set up for all to participate in. Library Staff Members, Wendy and Liz, created and...

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Entomology entertainment at the DTL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Bryan Man, who is also known as Professor Bugman, recently visited the Dover Town Library (DTL) along with his arthropod petting zoo. The community room was brimming with families eager to learn more about the creatures that Professor Bugman had brought...

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Seniors learn about American Artists

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by Dover’s Council on Aging (COA), the Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Deborah H. Stein, PhD, to discuss American Artists and the Landscape. This two part program started at the beginning of the seventeenth century in Europe and will eventually...

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DTL ventures to the Netherlands and Belgium

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online travel event that was sure to please! Recently, Illinois native Gene Flynn took us on a tour through the Netherlands and Belgium. 

The highlight of...

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DTL travels to Greek Islands

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Didn’t have the chance to get away this summer? Maybe you wanted to go on a second trip? Well the Dover Town Library (DTL) had you covered with a virtual trip to some Greek Islands! 

Sponsored by the...

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Pell presents the Basque Region

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Council on Aging embarked on an enlightening journey to the Dover Town Library on Wednesday, August 16th, brimming with anticipation as they prepared to traverse the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the land nestled between Spain and France. Renowned...

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Raising our voices at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library (DTL) proudly welcomed back storyteller Davis Bates this past Wednesday, August 9th. Little ones packed the Community Room to enjoy a participatory event of songs and stories that celebrated the 2023 Summer Program Reading Theme. 

A young poet’s dream

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Poetry, with its whimsical nature, has the power to guide readers through a poet's thoughts and emotions, conveyed in a captivating sequence of words. Often associated with literary giants like William Shakespeare and Robert Frost, poetry evokes memories of lengthy school...

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Pirates take over the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Argh Mateys! The first of the month brought an awesome Pirate Party to the Dover Town Library this past Tuesday. Little one’s were able to join Ed the Wizard for an outdoor pirate party which included games, magic tricks, prizes, and...

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Wing Masters at DTL

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a summer morning, striking a nosedive breaking through the balmy air, and reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour, a falcon hunts for its prey. As the sun begins to set, critters below search the grounds of a neighborhood...

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Summer fun at the fair

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Kiddos and their families enjoyed an amazing day outside on the lawn of the Dover Town Library this past Tuesday, July 25th. They hosted their annual Summer Fun Fair event that included games, food and a bunch of prizes. 

Island adventures at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Corning Foundation and the Friends of the Library, the Dover Town Library shared an online event titled, A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure, this past Wednesday, July 19th. Author Stephanie Schorow discussed her newest book, “A Boston Harbor Islands...

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Ball discusses Landing on the Moon

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library shared an online event sponsored by the Friends at the Tewksbury Library this past Thursday, July 13th. This event, titled “Landing on the Moon,” was led by Solar System Ambassador and volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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