Dover Library to host tienda walking tour

Participants will meet at Fourth & Faith, 215 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, at 5:30 p.m.

Published August 23, 2025 - 6:00 a.m.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dover Public Library will host a walking tour Friday, Sept. 5. Participants will meet at Fourth & Faith, 215 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, at 5:30 p.m.

During the group walking tour, participants will visit two tiendas, or stores, as well as a taco truck. The event offers an opportunity to meet the owners, learn about their businesses and purchase items. Groups will begin and end at Fourth & Faith, and a bilingual guide will accompany each group.

Call 330-343-6123 for more information.

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