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PV Multimedia Students Win First Place at Lakeland Competition

By Susan Hill

03-05-2010 01:11 PM

Pymatuning Valley Multimedia Students led by Scott Wludyga have won the regional H.S. competition held at Lakeland Community College March 10, 2010. The students' presentation was a promotion of Andover Public Library, focusing upon the budgetary hardhships it faces in 2010. March 10 in the... Read The Full Article

Writing Life Stories: A Workshop in Memoir

By Laura York and Susan Hill

03-04-2010 04:22 PM

Life Story Writing

Free Workshop by

Suzanne Byerley

April 6 and 10th

Andover Public Library is presenting a free workshop April 6 and 10th.: Writing Life Stories. If your children or grandchildren are after you to capture on paper family stories they've heard so often, or if you've experienced an unforgettable period in your life to write down, this is a workshop... Read The Full Article

Come to the Library March 16 and Read to Daisy the Dog!

By Lillian Miller and Susan Hill

03-04-2010 03:58 PM

Andover Public Library invites children in grades kindergarten through fifth grades to visit the Library and read to Daisy the Dog. Animals are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable, safe environment in which your child can read aloud. Reading with Daisy begins... Read The Full Article

Message In A Quilt Square With linda Armstrong

By Laura York and Susan Hill

02-22-2010 05:13 PM

The pictured quilt, from

1842, was signed by

abolitionists of the Hadley

family, who were later

expelled from their group

as being too radical. They were

not reinstated for 13 years.

The Underground Railroad was active in the Andover and Pymatuning areas. Linda Armstrong, Education Coordinator for the Pymatuning State Park, presented a program about the role quilts played in the escape of slaves from 1808 through the Civil War. The free program titled: "Message in a Quilt... Read The Full Article

Spring Story Times are Coming March 1!

By Betsy Paul

02-16-2010 11:56 AM

Andover Public Library invites you to our Baby Lap Times for 0-24 months. Baby Lap Times are Monday mornings from 10:30-10:50 am. Please call the Library to register. Two and Three year olds will have story time with Miss Betsy Monday Mornings from 11:15-11:45 am. Four and Five year olds... Read The Full Article

Olivia Party Planned for February 25, 2010!

By Denise Stasiak and Lillian Miller

02-08-2010 04:38 PM

Olivia is waiting

to have wonderful

fun at the Library!

Thursday, February 25 we will hold a magnificent Olivia Party for girls from 5:30-7pm. Sign up is necessary for all the treats and surprises. Call (440) 293-6792. The Library's Olivia Party is for girls Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. Everyone is invited to come to the Library for Food, Fun and... Read The Full Article

AARP Volunteers will be at Andover Public Library Every Thursday

By Susan Hill

02-08-2010 04:14 PM

Volunteers for free tax preparation will be at Andover Public Library every Thursday through April 15. Appointments are necessary. Please call Andover Public Library (440) 293-6792. Andover Public Library has a variety of tax forms available for its patrons. You can get the Pennsylvania Forms... Read The Full Article

Think Valentine's Day! Sweetheart Bake Sale February 11-12

By Susan Hill

02-05-2010 12:24 PM

Don't forget,

Olivia Party

February 25

Thursday and Friday February 11 and 12 is our Sweetheart Bake Sale! We welcome contributions to help us raise funds for some new books. Bakers are invited to bring us items to sell either Wednesday night or Thursday or Friday mornings. We have all sorts of special and unusual treats coming in to... Read The Full Article

Spring is Just Around the Corner!

By Susan Hill

02-05-2010 10:40 AM

Our eagles are

looking for love. Spring

is coming!

Spring must be on the way because our "Lookout Eagle" is starting to sit on his special dead tree across from Lil Bit Restaurant. The great picture was taken by Mr. Jim Leeson last February. He's BACK! Signs of spring are going to occur very soon now, in spite of the snow. Read The Full Article

What's Going On at Andover Public Library?

By Susan Hill

01-26-2010 02:36 PM

Bears And

Hugs February

10 3:45-5pm

3rd and 4th grades

So much is coming up at Andover Public Library that I am going make a list below: 1) February 10: Bears and Hugs Valentine Party for 3rd and 4th grades will be from 3:45-5:00 pm at Andover Public Library. Miss Betsy says "Bring your favorite stuffed friend and have some fun playing games,... Read The Full Article

Story Times at Andover Public Library!

By Betsy Paul, Children's Librarian

01-12-2010 10:47 AM

Bring your child to the Library for FUN and learning! Winter Story Times continue through February 16, 2010. SPRING Story Hours start March 1! Watch for details. Below are current Library Story Times on Monday and Tuesday: Babies 0-18 months are Monday Mornings 10:30-10:50 am. 2-3 year olds are... Read The Full Article

Andover Public Library Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day

By Board of Trustees, Andover Public Library

01-12-2010 10:35 AM

Monday January 18, 2010 the Library will observe Martin Luther King Day. The Library will be open as usual at 10am Tuesday, January 19. Read The Full Article

Snowy Greetings from the Library!

By Susan Hill

12-29-2009 10:56 AM

Andover Public

Library warms the

cold nights with Holiday

lights!

We wish all of our patrons the best year ever in 2010! Andover Public Library made it through a difficult budget reduction in 2009. We know we will have to tighten our belts a bit more in 2010, but together we will keep our Library serving you to the very best of our ability. Thank you... Read The Full Article

Mini Chopper Motorcycle Winner is Bob Blake

By Friends of Andover Public Library

12-28-2009 01:19 PM

Miss Betsy Paul, Children's

Librarian with Mr. Bob Blake,

Chopper winner.

December 21 Mr. Gene Nipple, donor of the Chopper Motorcycle, reached into the jar and pulled a winning ticket. Mr. Bob Blake, intrepid soccer coach, won the bike. We offer our congratulations to him, and our thanks to all of those who kindly bought tickets. We also extend heartfelt thanks to Gene... Read The Full Article

Kathy Beagle Wins Bear's Paw Quilt

By Laura York and Susan Hill

12-16-2009 10:55 AM

Kathy Beagle receives

her prize with a big smile

Kathy Beagle was the lucky winner of the beautiful Bear's Paw quilt. The Covered Bridge Stitchers created the quilt as a "thankyou" for using the Library's Meeting Room, and members helped the Library sell tickets at several events including the Lake Festival. Kathy purchased her ticket at the... Read The Full Article

Andover Public Library Receives Highest Rating in National Library Journal Index of Public Library Service

By Susan Hill, Director

12-08-2009 09:44 AM

Andover Public Library finds it

earned Five Stars!

Andover Public Library has been recognized with the highest possible rating: Five Stars--in the second round of the LJ Index of Public Library Service, a national rating of public libraries in the Library Journal. The Index identifies the star libraries in the United States. Media... Read The Full Article

Delicious Candy Available for Christmas Season at the Library

By Library Friends

11-20-2009 12:22 PM

The Friends are offering Davis Chocolates

at a bargain price for the Holidays

One pound boxes of Davis Candies are available at the Andover Public Library. As a non-profit entity, the Library can make this wonderful fresh chocolate available for $8 per box, less than retail at the store. The Library only has one order of the chocolates available, but we do have the following... Read The Full Article

Library Open House with Santa Draws a Wonderful Crowd December 8

By Laura York and Susan Hill

11-19-2009 04:10 PM

Mrs. Lillian Miller helps

Mrs. Claus with her

apron sash

A good crowd arrived at the Library for Open House with Santa on Tuesday. Mrs. Claus read the story A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus, and then Santa arrived to visit with every child. Cookies and the amazingly green Library Punch were available to add to the Christmas cheer. Our extroardinary... Read The Full Article

Tickets for the Magnificent Bear's Paw Quilt will be Drawn December 15

By Lillian Miller and Susan Hill

11-19-2009 01:44 PM

December 15, 2009 is the drawing

for the wonderful Bear's Paw

Quilt

The Covered Bridge Stitchers have given the Library a magnificent quilt again this year. The Bear's Paw design was finished by Renee Hofstetter with contributions by all the members. The proceeds of the drawing benefit the Friends of Andover Public Library. Tickets for the Bear's Paw Quilt Drawing... Read The Full Article

Trim the Children's Christmas Tree Party and Kids' Christmas Craft Workshop

By Betsy Paul

11-19-2009 01:39 PM

December 1 children in Kindergarten to second grade are invited to a Tree Trimming Party from 3:45-5:00 pm. Children will make a Holiday ornament, have a snack, hear a story, and help Miss Betsy trim the Library Children's Tree. To register for the event, please call the Library at (440)... Read The Full Article

Special Gift Dazzles Library Staff and Board Members

By Don Eyring and Susan Hill

11-18-2009 02:03 PM

Mr. Gene Nipple

presents a magnificent

Chopper Motorcycle to

Susan Hill of Andover

Public Library

Mr. Gene Nipple of Gene's Autobody has donated a child's perfect replica chopper motorcycle. It has a tooled leather seat and a two-cycle engine, plus a stunning blue paint job. It will run and perform like the real thing, only safer for a child. The Chopper Drawing will be held December 21.... Read The Full Article

Winter Wreaths and Tiny Trees Event Begins

By Lillian Miller and Laura York

11-18-2009 12:24 PM

Some of the many

Decorations you can

win!

"Tiny Trees and Winter Wreaths" will be on display at the Library from November 16th until December 10th. In anticipation of your Holiday Decorating, we have asked our wonderful local organizations and library supporters to make tiny table top Christmas Trees and wreaths under 2 feet in diameter... Read The Full Article

September is Library Card Month!

By Laura York and Susan Hill

09-14-2009 03:15 PM

Librarian: Superhero for Information Quality!

Librarians help you sort through the mess of

Information and find what is true and of

high quality.

This is "Get the Smartest Card @ Your Library" Month. Andover Public Library wants to make sure all children and adults in our community have the smartest card of all--A LIBRARY CARD! Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are... Read The Full Article

Andover Public Library's Hours Change Slightly

By Susan Hill

09-03-2009 10:34 AM

Andover Public Library

The Board of Andover Public Library voted to adjust Library hours slightly to help us deal with the 31% loss of revenue this year. We will close one hour early on Fridays, at 6 pm. We find that Friday night is the time of least traffic in the Library. Closing earlier that day will help us conserve... Read The Full Article

Art Group Plans Fall Open House

By Carol Zaebst and Susan Hill

09-01-2009 02:59 PM

The Andover Area Art Group plans a fall open house September 21 and all members and prospective members are invited to attend. We will display our recently completed projects during the Open House, enjoy punch and cookies, and share plans for the coming year of meetings. Those interested in... Read The Full Article

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