The Clauses are coming!

Santa & Mrs. Claus make their annual visit to Andover PL this Saturday, December 10th.  They'll be here from noon 'til 2PM, so bring your kid, grandkid, neighbor's kid, niece, nephew, and, of course, your camera!  We'll have crafts for the kids while they wait their turn to visit with Mr. & Mrs. C., and musical entertainment from Ruth O'Neill.  The kids should bring their letters for Santa, too, as he'll be answering them shortly...

A holiday week at the library...

Our Thanksgiving week hours:

Monday, 11/21/2011 - 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday, 11/22/2011 - 3-8PM

Wednesday, 11/23/2011 - 10AM-4PM

Thursday, 11/24/2011 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Friday, 11/25/2011 - CLOSED

Saturday, 11/26/2011 - CLOSED

Book Discussion: "The Help" -- Monday, 11/21/2011

Early in 2011, our Andover PL book discussion group decided that we'd like to read Kathryn Stockett's The Help sometime this year.  We're getting pretty close to the end of the year, but we still have time to read this very popular novel (and now film).  Join us at the library on Monday, November 21st at 6:30PM.  Copies of the book are available for borrowing at the library's circulation desk -- just ask! 

Have you "liked" the library yet?

Did you know that the Andover Public Library has its very own Facebook page? If not, take a second to "like" us next time you're on Facebook. In addition to finding updates about the library's activities, you'll see lots of photos of things we've done or will be doing very soon. You can even see our photos without actually logging into Facebook. To do that, go to:
www.facebook.com/AndoverPublicLibrary.CT

Don't forget to visit our webpage, too:
www.andoverctlibrary.org

The Andover Public Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We'll reopen on Tuesday, July 5th at 3PM.

Happy 4th!!

FREE pizza at the library??

Yup! It all happens on Monday evening, June 27th at 6PM, as we kick off our annual summer reading campaign. The challenge this summer is to "Carry Out A Good Book!" so what better way to do that than with FREE pizza at the library??? In addition, Rocky the Rock Cat (from the New Britain Rock Cats) will be here about 7PM for photos. Join us, won't you -- and bring the whole family!

In order to make sure we have enough pizza, please let us know you're coming by 6PM on Friday, June 24th. Thanks!!

Next book discussion coming soon...

Join us for our next book discussion on Monday, June 13th at 6:30PM. The book to be discussed is The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, and copies are available for borrowing at the library's circulation desk.

Memorial Day closure(s)

The Andover Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. We'll also be closed on Saturday, May 28th.

If you like Andover PL...

...then, by all means, visit our Facebook page and "like" us there, too! If you're not one of the millions of people who already have a Facebook account, you can still visit our library Facebook page -- you just won't be able to leave any comments or anything. However, you can still look at photos, read updates of things that are happening at the library, etc., etc. Very soon, we'll have lots of info to share about our upcoming summer programs...

Take a moment to "like" us on Facebook, if you will:

http://www.facebook.com/AndoverPublicLibrary.CT

Discussing "My Antonia" on May 9th...

Next up to be discussed at Andover PL is Willa Cather's masterpiece, My Antonia. If you've not read this classic, why not join us? We'll meet at the library on Monday, May 9th at 6:30PM. If you need a copy, pick up one at the circulation desk ASAP...

Next book discussion - 3/28/2011

Please join us for our next book discussion on Monday, March 28th at 6:30PM. The book chosen for this month is Traveler by Ron McLarty, and copies are available at the circulation desk. Hope to see you there!

Take Two Tandem - Wednesday, February 23rd

On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, the Andover Public Library will present a program featuring the TAKE TWO TANDEM storytellers. Anne-Marie Forer and Cindy Killavey captivate audiences with stories, music, and movement. Anne-Marie might even play a variety of instruments, including fiddle, guitar, and banjo.

Join us at the library for this FREE program on Wednesday, February 23rd at 6PM. Snow date is Wednesday, March 2nd at 6PM.

For more information, contact the library at (860)742-7428.

This program is a special Book Voyagers program, and is made possible by the CT Humanities Council.

Library CLOSED -- Monday, January 17, 2011

The Andover Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 17, 2011 in observance of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We'll reopen on Tuesday, January 18th at 3PM.

Library hours for the last two weeks of 2011...

Monday, December 20th - 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday, December 21st - 3-8PM

Wednesday, December 22nd - 10AM-8PM

Thursday, December 23rd - 3-8PM

Friday, December 24th - CLOSED

Saturday, December 25th - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Monday, December 27th - 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday, December 28th - 3-8PM

Wednesday, December 29th - 10AM-8PM

Thursday, December 30th - 3-8PM

Friday, December 31st - 10AM-1PM only

Saturday, January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

A Christmas book discussion...

Our next book discussion for adults will be held on Monday, December 13th at 6:30PM, and the book we've selected is A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. Bring your own beverage -- we'll provide some snacks. Copies are available at the circulation desk...be sure to ask, and bring yours home today...

Hours for Thanksgiving Week...

Monday: 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday: 3-8PM

Wednesday: 10AM-4PM only

Thursday: CLOSED -- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: CLOSED

Library closed November 11th...

Remember, the library will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Friday, November 12th at 10AM.

WANTED: Knitters, Crocheters, Cross-stitchers...

Do you like to knit or crochet?

How about needlepoint or cross-stitch?

The Andover Public Library wants to start a stitchers’ group this fall, and we’re looking for your input:

Would you like to participate?

When would you like to meet…

Mornings? Afternoons? Evenings?

To have your opinion heard, call the library at (860)742-7428 and/or come to an informal, informational meeting on

Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2PM.

We look forward to seeing you!

Open on Saturdays!

As of last September 11th, the library is once again open every Saturday from 10AM-4PM (in addition to our regular during-the-week hours). Stop by!

FREE Grass Routes show -- Friday, August 27th

The Andover Friends of the Library will present a concert featuring Connecticut Bluegrass band, Grass Routes on Friday, August 27th @ 6:30PM. This show will be held at the Andover Gazebo (located on School Road in front of the Andover Elementary School and adjacent to the Andover Town Hall). Bring your blankets and chairs -- if it rains, the show will be held in the community room at town hall.

Grass Routes played a show at the gazebo last August for more than 100 folks. Won't you join them this year?

For more info, call the library at 860-742-7428.