Book discussion with the author -- "Tell Me When It Hurts"

Join us this Monday, June 28th at 6:30PM as we welcome Andover's own Christine Whitehead back to the library to discuss her first novel, Tell Me When It Hurts.
There are still a couple of copies available at the circulation desk -- just ask!
See you Monday!

Won't you be our Friend?

The Andover PL now has a Facebook page. If you have one, why not take a second and "Friend" us? Find library info, pictures, and more by searching, "Andover Public Library (CT)" on Facebook or try clicking here...

Memorial Day closings

In observance of Memorial Day, the Andover Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 as well as Saturday, May 29, 2010. We'll reopen on Tuesday, June 1st at 3PM.

Revisiting Huck...

The next book to be discussed at the Andover Public Library will be The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. After reading The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer at our April discussion as part of the Hartford Region's BIG READ 2010, those who participated in our meeting thought it would be enjoyable to catch up with Huck Finn, as well. We'll meet on Monday, May 24th at 6:30PM. If you need a copy of the book, check at the circulation desk. Join us!

Friends' auction a big success...

Thanks to everyone who donated an item, baked a cookie or other goody, purchased a 50/50 ticket, a baked good, or some pizza, or successfully bid on an item at last Friday's Friends of the Library's annual fundraising auction. The totals have been added, and it looks like the Friends made a total of $2,750! At their annual meeting coming up on May 17th, the group will decide how to spend the money. We'll keep you posted on how that goes...

Big Friends' fundraiser...this Friday, 4/30...

Be sure to support the Andover Friends of the Library's annual GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION. It happens this Friday, April 30th at the Andover Elementary School Cafeteria beginning at 6:30PM (preview starts at 6PM). Each year, this Friends' fundraiser raises money to support the library's purchases of things like museum passes, books on CD, DVDs, and a whole lot more. Won't you consider stopping by? You may even find an amazing bargain...and you'll feel good about your purchase, too.

A list of some of the items up for bid can be found by clicking here.

See you there!

Talkin' 'bout Tom Sawyer -- Monday, April 19th...

2010 marks the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death, and so, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer was chosen as the Hartford region's BIG READ pick for 2010. If you've not read any Twain since high school (or, perhaps, even since childhood), consider joining in our book discussion of the adventures of Tom, Huck, and Becky on Monday, April 19th @ 6:30PM. We'll provide the snacks -- you bring your own beverage.

Snapshot Day -- the results

As you probably know, Andover PL participated in Connecticut's Snapshot Day for libraries last month. The folks who organized all of this picture-taking and surveying of patrons (namely, the CT State Library, along with the CT Library Consortium and the CT Library Association) will soon be launching a website compiling a lot of the data and photos taken at various libraries. In the meantime, though, here are a couple of snapshots taken here at Andover PL:

Here's a link to see all of our Andover PL snapshots as posted to the State Library's Flickr account:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctlibrariessnapshot2010/sets/72157623501305848/show/

Smile! Snapshot Day is coming...

On Wednesday, February 17th, the Andover Public Library will be taking a 'snapshot' of our activities. From now 'til next Wednesday, we invite you to fill out a brief questionnaire each time you visit the library. There is a checklist of choices on each form, but also a space where you can leave some commentary, if you'd like. Libraries in other CT towns and communities will also be conducting their own "Snapshot" days in February. The purpose is to gather information which may be used to support CT libraries in the upcoming legislative session, and this project is a joint effort of the Connecticut Library Association, the Connecticut State Libary, and the Connecticut Library Consortium. Results and pictures gathered by the state's libraries will be posted online at http://snapshotctlib.wordpress.com after March 10th. Be sure to visit the library anytime, but especially on February 17th!

Library closed - Monday, 2/15/2010

In observance of Presidents Day, the Andover Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010. We'll reopen at 3PM on Tuesday, February 16th.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY -- Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Looks like we're going to join the rest of the State today and close the library. We hope to reopen on Thursday, February 11th at 3PM.

Andover PL welcomes author Christine M. Whitehead...

Join us on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 as the Andover Public Library welcomes local author, Christine M. Whitehead, whose novel called Tell Me When It Hurts was recently published. We'll begin with a question & answer session about 6:30PM, and after, Ms. Whitehead will have copies of her book available for sale (and signature). No need to RSVP. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Andover Public Library.

For more information, call the library at 860-742-7428, or visit our website: www.andoverctlibrary.org

Library closed - Monday, 1/18/2010

The library will be closed Monday, January 18th, 2010 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We'll reopen on Tuesday, January 19th at 3PM.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY -- January 2, 2010

As the snow continues to fall in eastern CT, the library will not be opening at 10AM. There is a slight possibility that we'll be able to open the library by 1PM, but we'll have to reassess the situation around noon.

UPDATE: as of 12:43PM, it is still snowing. The library WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

New Year's Week schedule

Monday, December 28, 2009 - 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3-8PM

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 10AM-8PM

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - SPECIAL HOURS: noon-3PM

Friday, January 1, 2010 - CLOSED -- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 10AM-4PM

Library Christmas closings

The library will be closed on the following days for Christmas:

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Merry Christmas to you from all of us at the Andover Public Library!

Guess who's coming to town?

Be sure to join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they make their annual library visit this Saturday, December 12th. The Clauses will be here from noon to 2PM, but parents can bring the kids anytime during that timeframe. Mrs. Claus will read one of her favorite stories, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, and there will be cookies for everyone. Stop by!

In addition to Santa & Mrs. Claus visiting on Saturday, we'll also welcome teacher and singer, Kenneth Quesnel, who will entertain those children waiting downstairs for their turn to visit with the Clauses. He will start singing about 11:45AM.

Please remember that once Santa & the Mrs. arrive, the library will be closed for "regular" library usage. If you're planning on bringing your kids, please be aware that you should enter the library through the downstairs door.

Library schedule for Thanksgiving Week...

Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10AM-1PM & 3-8PM

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 3-8PM

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10AM-4PM only

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Friday, November 27, 2009 - CLOSED

Saturday, November 28, 2009 - CLOSED

Best wishes to you and yours for a very happy Thanksgiving!!

Coming soon...new library cards!

Beginning on September 8, 2009, we will begin issuing new library cards to new patrons of the Andover Public Library. These cards are plastic and include a card you can keep in your wallet, as well as a key tag card (similar to those you've probably received from various grocery store chains, CVS, etc., etc.) Our fabulous Friends of the Library group has purchased these cards which feature a very handsome image of the library taken by Andover resident (and Friends' member) Roger Maynard.

Plastic cards will be issued to new patrons who are residents of Andover, as well as to "old" patrons (that is, those patrons who already have the blue paper library cards) beginning September 8th.

FREE Bluegrass event -- Friday, August 14th

The Andover Friends of the Library present an evening of Bluegrass music for the whole family with

GRASS ROUTES

Friday, August 14, 2009

6:30PM

Andover Gazebo (in front of the Andover Elementary School)

35 School Road, Andover

Show will held inside the town hall community room in the event of rain.

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy music from this veteran Connecticut band. For nearly 30 years, Grass Routes has been performing a broad repetoire of songs ranging from straight-ahead traditional Bluegrass to more contemporary folk and country music. They have appeared on radio and television, and have performed throughout the Northeast.