A Note from Nancy – April 2024
On Monday April 8th the moon will come between the sun and the Earth to completely block the sun from view and cast a shadow on our planet. The sky will turn dark. The temperature will drop. The birds, … Read More
On Monday April 8th the moon will come between the sun and the Earth to completely block the sun from view and cast a shadow on our planet. The sky will turn dark. The temperature will drop. The birds, … Read More
As I write, the Lenten Rose and the daffodils are beginning to emerge. The days are getting longer. I’m hearing friendly new bird songs in the backyard. It is the month that holds the first day of Spring, and this … Read More
Happy February! I call it the month of new beginnings because, sometimes you need a month to prepare for a jumpstart.
Instead of beating ourselves up for not sticking with our resolutions…maybe it’s time that we look at them differently. … Read More
As I write, we just got blasted by a lake effect snow. It’s actually beautiful – if you don’t have to drive in it. Many of our younger friends and family members think it’s beautiful – because school gets cancelled!… Read More
There’s something wonderfully invigorating about this time of year! The air and apples are crisper. Pumpkin Spice flavors delight us. The trees turn vibrant golden yellow and rich red against the deep blue autumn sky. Farmer’s harvests fill the air … Read More
As summer winds down, I find myself looking forward to the soon-to-be-upon-us brilliant colors of fall. This is when our majestic oaks and maples quietly remind us of the necessity of and the beauty that comes from letting go.
I … Read More
The secret is out: your public library is one of the best deals out there!
Last month, The Wall Street Journal posted a podcast The Money-Saving Power of Your Library Card. Two weeks later, they ran a column about … Read More
A Note From Nancy
Today, let me talk about hope, optimism, and resilience.
In 1935, during The Great Depression – one of the longest and deepest economic downturns in the United States – the Andover Public Library opened its doors. … Read More
Hearts. Cupid. Roses. Chocolate. Valentines. All common sites and symbols in the month of February. “Love is in the air,” as John Paul Young sang over 46 years ago. (Go ahead and sing aloud. I know you want to!)
Love … Read More
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
Why not make 2023 the year to navigate your own path and make choices that empower you to become the best you? Steve Harvey … Read More