LIVING LIBRARY 2025 at Dover Library

The Sixth Annual “Living Library” will be held this year on Saturday morning, November 8 from 10:00 AM till noon. This program allows people to connect with each other and learn from each other.

“I have invited ten people from our community who have interesting stories to share,” says Sherrel Rieger, program specialist. “These people come from all walks of life and have different life experiences that they will share one-on-one with “readers” who want to know more about them.”

This year’s “books” include journalist Jon Baker, business entrepreneur Emily Lane, Mayan author Juan Lopez Vincente, two resilient survivors Brynn Goedel and Miranda McCoy, veteran Matt Carpenter, food pantry treasurer Bill Fritz, Romanian transplant in Ohio Tabita Cotlet, retired veterinarian and adventurer Paul Nortker, and champion softball player Jenna Molk.

How does the “Living Library” work?  The “books” (who are real people) will be seated around the library. People interested in “checking out” a book will come to the library and see which “books” are available.  After you “check out” one of “books,” you sit with that person and engage in an honest conversation with him/her for approximately 15 minutes. Then, you can check out another book as time and availability allow.

You can reserve a spot ahead of time by calling the library at 330-343-6123. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event, which is Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM till noon in the Community Room at the library located at 525 N. Walnut Street.