Book discussions: 8 years @ Andover PL...

Our next selection -
join us here April 30th!

On April 30th, we'll hold our 61st book discussion meeting for adults, as well as mark our 9th anniversary as a group.  Since April of 2003, our book discussion group has met 6-8 times a year, and while the group doesn't have an official name (is it time to adopt/invent one?), we have a pretty steady attendance of anywhere between 5 and 12 attendees.  Not bad!  We're always looking for new folks to join us, so be on the lookout for info about the next meeting in the RiverEast, the Hometown News, in this blog, or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AndoverPublicLibrary.CT).  In the meantime, here's a list of what we've read so far:

AUTHOR / TITLE / DATE READ:

1. Tracy Chevalier / Falling Angels / April 2003
2. Robert Crais / Hostage / August 2003
3. Alice Randall / The Wind Done Gone / October 2003
4. Anne Ursu / Spilling Clarence / January 2004
5. Laurie Graham / Future Homemakers Of America / March 2004
6. Adriana Trigiani / Big Stone Gap / May 2004
7. Tony Horwitz / Confederates In The Attic : Dispatches From The Unfinished Civil War / June 2004
8. Julie Otsuka / When The Emperor Was Divine / October 2004
9. Silas House / Clay's Quilt / January 2005
10. Jessica Shattuck / The Hazards Of Good Breeding / March 2005
11. Sue Monk Kidd / The Secret Life Of Bees / April 2005
12. Greg Iles / 24 Hours / May 2005
13. Adriana Trigiani / Lucia, Lucia / June 2005
14. George Shaffner / In The Land Of Second Chances / September 2005
15. Silas House / The Coal Tattoo / November 2005
16. Richard Paul Evans / The Christmas Box / December 2005
17. Lisa Tucker / The Song Reader / January 2006
18. Jon Krakauer / Under The Banner Of Heaven : A Story Of Violent Faith / March 2006
19. Lorna Landvik / Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons / May 2006
20. Joanne Harris / The Five Quarters Of The Orange / June 2006
21. Mary-Ann Tirone Smith / Girls Of Tender Age : A Memoir / September 2006 [East Of The River Reads Selection]
22. Mary-Ann Tirone Smith / Masters Of Illusion / September 2006
23. Ellen Feldman / Lucy / November 2006
24. George Shaffner / One Part Angel / January 2007
25. Sarah Delany & A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth / Having Our Say : The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years / March 2007
26. Geraldine Brooks / March / June 2007
27. Lorna Landvik / The Tall Pine Polka / July 2007
28. Amy Belding Brown / Mr. Emerson's Wife / September 2007 [East Of The River Reads Selection]
29. Barbara Ehrenreich / Nickel And Dimed (On Not Getting By In America) / October 2007
30. Penelope Lively / The Photograph / November 2007
31. Karen Joy Fowler / The Jane Austen Book Club / January 2008
32. Mitch Albom / The Five People You Meet In Heaven / February 2008
33. Ursula Hegi / Stones From The River / April 2008
34. Jill Smolinski / The Next Thing On My List / June 2008
35. Sandra Dallas / Tallgrass / July 2008
36. James R. Benn / Billy Boyle : A World War II Mystery / September 2008 [East Of The River Reads Selection]
37. Louise Erdrich / The Master Butchers Singing Club / October 2008
38. Harper Lee / To Kill A Mockingbird / February 2009 [Hartford Area BIG READ]
39. Jennifer Donnelly / A Northern Light / March 2009
40. Richard Russo / Bridge Of Sighs / May 2009
41. Edward Hardy / Keeper And Kid / June 2009 [Author Visit]
42. Bill Bryson / A Walk In The Woods : Rediscovering America On The Appalachian Trail / July 2009
43. Liza Ward / Outside Valentine / September 2009
44. George Shaffner / Widows Of Eden / November 2009
45. David Baldacci / Christmas Train / December 2009
46. Markus Zusak / The Book Thief / February 2010
47. Mark Twain / The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer / April 2010 [Hartford Area BIG READ]
48. Mark Twain / The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn / May 2010
49. Christine M. Whitehead / Tell Me When It Hurts / June 2010 [Andover Author]
50. Susan Campbell / Dating Jesus : A Story Of Fundamentalism, Feminism, And The American Girl / August 2010 [CT Author Trail Visit]
51. Fannie Flagg / A Redbird Christmas / December 2010
52. Virginia Ironside / No! I Don't Want To Join A Book Club / January 2011
53. Ron McLarty / Traveler / March 2011
54. Willa Cather / My Antonia / May 2011
55. Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows / The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society / June 2011
56. David Howard / Lost Rights : The Misadventures Of A Stolen American Relic / August 2011 [CT Author Trail Visit/Andover Author]
57. Kathryn Stockett / The Help / November 2011
58. Greg Kincaid / A Dog Named Christmas / December 2011
59. Betty Smith / A Tree Grows In Brooklyn / January 2012
60. Elizabeth Strout / Olive Kitteridge / March 2012
61. Jamie Ford / Hotel On The Corner Of Bitter And Sweet / April 2012
62. John Steinbeck / East Of Eden / June 2012
63. Marilynne Robinson / Housekeeping / July 2012
64. Sherman Alexie / The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian / August 2012
65. Charlotte Rogan / The Lifeboat / October 2012 [East Of The River Reads Selection]

A new place to return your library materials...

Are you aware that the library has a brand-new, shiny outdoor book drop?  We were able to purchase this drop with funds from the Andover Friends of the Library, as well as money donated to the library by the Marlborough Grange.  We ask that you kindly DO NOT use the drop when the library is open, but otherwise, return all of your library materials to this outdoor drop, please.  You'll find it located on the handicapped parking side of the building.  Eventually, the old book drop in the building will be closed up, so please get used to returning all of your library materials to the new drop.  Thanks!

Library schedule for Christmas week...

The Andover PL schedule for Christmas week:

Saturday, December 24, 2011 - CLOSED

Monday, December 26, 2011 - CLOSED

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 3-8PM

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 10AM-8PM

Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 3-8PM

Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10AM-1PM & 3-6PM

Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 10AM-4PM

Monday, January 2, 2012 - CLOSED

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at the Andover Public Library!

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.