Dover Public Library - Dover, OH
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N 40° 31.451 W 081° 28.861
17T E 459256 N 4486050
The Dover Public Library was established in 1905 and moved into the current facilities in 1955.
Waymark Code: WMBXBF
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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Dover Public Library
Dover, Ohio

Excerpts from the Dover Public Library history:

Dover had to wait until 1902, and like many communities had to wait on an "angel" for financial help. It came from the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. who wanted a library for its employees, and the general public.

It was located at the corner of Front and Factory Streets (Tuscarawas Avenue). It contained 2,000 books.

In 1907 the community of Dover took over, moved the library to the corner of Cherry and Fifth Streets, and the Simpson family remained custodians until 1914.

The new high school was built in 1916. The library building was dismantled and the library moved to the school basement.

In August 1934, The Daily Reporter headlined the fact that the library was opening in an "Elaborate New Home." This was the former private home at 417 Walnut Street, which was to house close to 11,000 books.

That building no longer exists. In 1953 funds for a new library were acquired with a bond issue and the present building opened its doors in

1955. Excerpted with permission from an article by Ed DeGraw printed October 5, 1997."

Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)

Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use

Additional Internet Connection Options:
The Internet workstations are fast, state-of-the-art machines accessing the Internet through a high-speed T1 data line. Individual headphone/ear bud plug-ins allow unobtrusive listening to audio content on the Internet. The Technology Room is staffed at all times by personnel trained to assist patrons in Internet usage, database searches, and office applications. Internet classes for beginners will be offered in the very near future.

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thu 9:00 - 8:00 Fri 9:00 - 6:00 Sat 9:00 - 5:00 Sun CLOSED

Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1905

Library Website: [Web Link]
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