Dover Public Library plans event around Linda Castillo book launch

Nancy Molnar, The Times-Reporter
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Author Linda Castillo will speak July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum in Dover. Castillo writes the bestselling Kate Burkholder series of crime thrillers set in Amish country.
Author Linda Castillo will speak July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum in Dover. Castillo writes the bestselling Kate Burkholder series of crime thrillers set in Amish country.
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DOVER — The Dover Public Library and the Reeves Mansion and Museum are collaborating for an all-day program called Stories on the Steps on July 9. Beginning at 2 p.m., three actors will portray well-known authors from history.

The performances lead to the main attraction, novelist Linda Castillo, who will talk about her newest release, "The Hidden One." Castillo writes the bestselling Kate Burkholder series, which are murder mysteries set in Amish country.

Anne McEvoy will portray author Laura Ingalls Wilder at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum in Dover on July 9.
Anne McEvoy will portray author Laura Ingalls Wilder at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum in Dover on July 9.

The program will begin at 2 p.m. when historian Chris Hart will portray Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Anne McEvoy of Women in History will follow at 3:30 p.m. with her portrayal of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Dover's Don Maurer will portray Mark Twain at 5 p.m.

Bob Scanlon will interview Castillo at 6:30 p.m.

A book signing will follow. "The Chosen One" is scheduled for release July 5. Books will be available for purchase.

Dover's Don Maurer will protray Mark Twain on July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum.
Dover's Don Maurer will protray Mark Twain on July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum.

Castillo makes the Dover Public Library the first stop on her annual book tours, according to Sherrel Rieger, adult programming specialist for the library. Interlibrary loan coordinator Denise Campbell-Johnson has been mentioned the dedication of Castillo's latest book. Castillo has also mentioned Mark Oliver, a member of the Amish community who has been a source of information about traditions and practices for the author.

The program is a collaboration between the Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum and the Dover Public Library.

Historian Chris Hart of Port Washington will portray Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum.
Historian Chris Hart of Port Washington will portray Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on July 9 at Stories on the Steps at the Reeves Museum.

Rieger said it is an outgrowth of other programs, such as Shakespeare on the Steps, that have been staged at the Reeves. She said library staff wanted a different venue for the visit from Castillo, who draws so many fans to her library appearances that furniture must be arranged to make room for the audience.

The audience will be seated on the lawn. Guests are advised to bring blankets or folding chairs to Stories on the Steps. They may bring picnics. Mexican food will be available for purchase from the Don Polo food truck.

The Reeves Musuem is at 325 East Iron Ave. The event will move to the carriage house in case of rain.

This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Historical portrayals and Linda Castillo planned for Reeves on July 9