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Better late than never? My apologies for just getting the May list out. Summer Reading prep got the better of me. I hope to see you all at our June Book Club event on Thursday, June 5th at 6:30 PM. We’ll even have some crafts if you like! ~ Maria Our Reading Between the Wines…Read MoreRead More »

Here are the newest books on our adult fiction shelves! Need help placing a hold? Give us a call at 440-293-6792     25 Alive by Patterson, James  Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Dolan, Lian  Aftertaste by Lavelle, Daria  Amalfi Curse by Penner, Sarah    Anima Rising by Moore, Christopher    Austen at…Read MoreRead More »

Maria Firkaly| 05/10/2025 When I was a kid, I remember once when we (my parents and four siblings) were on vacation in a big hotel near the Rockie Mountains. We went away to some cool location each summer, because my dad won the trip as part of a conference. (He was a Nationwide Insurance agent…Read MoreRead More »

Here’s the newest fiction on our adult shelves. Happy reading folks!   2 Sisters Murder Investigations: A Thriller by Patterson, James ; Fox, Candice  All That Life Can Afford by Everett, Emily  The Antidote by Russell, Karen  Bent But Not Broken by Monroe, Mary  The Big Fix by James, Holly  The Book That Held Her…Read MoreRead More »

Here’s the April round up for the Reading Between the Wines book list. Our Reading Between the Wines book club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Stable Winery in Andover, OH. You “bring your own book” and share it with the group. It is fun and casual. There’s…Read MoreRead More »

The March meeting was fun, as usual! Our next meet up is on Thursday, April 4th. Our Reading Between the Wines book club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Stable Winery in Andover, OH. You “bring your own book” and share it with the group. It is fun…Read MoreRead More »

Take a look at the newest titles on our adult fiction shelves for April! The links will take you to the Clevnet catalog and give a description of each book. If you need help accessing Clevnet or placing a hold, stop in the library or call us 440-293-6792. Ambush: A Small-Town Romantic Suspense by Coble,…Read MoreRead More »

Our group was smaller than usual in February. Weather, illness, and other concerns kept many of our regulars away. Here’s hoping for good weather, healthy friends, and less stressful days in March. Our Reading Between the Wines book club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Stable Winery in…Read MoreRead More »

Take a look at the newest titles on our adult fiction shelves for March! The links will take you to the Clevnet catalog and give a description of each book. If you need help accessing Clevnet or placing a hold, stop in the library or call us 440-293-6792.   Abduction of a Slave by Stabenow,…Read MoreRead More »

As I write, I am trusting that the brutal cold of last month is behind us. Whew! It seemed long and relentless. I think it’s safe to turn to warmer thoughts as we begin the month of February – the month that holds Valentine’s Day. Philosophers, religious writers, Hallmark, and poets, write beautifully about the…Read MoreRead More »

February 2025 | Maria Firkaly What’s not to love? I may be a bit biased, but our little library in Andover, Ohio is a great place. Our staff are friendly and helpful. We have cool programming for all ages. (Take a peek at what’s coming up here) If you can’t find the book or movie…Read MoreRead More »

Our January Reading Between the Wines Book club met on Thursday, January 2nd at Los Venados in Andover, OH. The weather and illness kept some bookworms away, but we welcomed three new members, despite that! Our book club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and we discuss whatever you’ve been reading. We try not…Read MoreRead More »

Here are the books discussed during the December 2024 Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Our group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Stable Winery, except in January. We hope you join us soon! Wise Dogs by H. Jackson Brown Jr and Dale Spartas Joy by Danielle Steel Magic Hour by Kristen…Read MoreRead More »

It’s hard to believe but it’s time to say, “out with the old and in with the new and Happy New Year!” For some last year was a tough one. And just because it’s a new year that does not mean that suddenly life’s difficulties or our emotional or physical pain disappear. Yet, even when…Read MoreRead More »

 Check out these new titles available on the Adult/General Fiction shelves. We have some favorite authors and new ones to try. Need help placing a hold? Give us a call .. we are happy to assist you.   The Author’s Guide to Murder by Williams, Beatriz ; Willig, Lauren ; White, Karen  Bellevue by Cook, Robin  Bluebird Day…Read MoreRead More »

The Reading Between the Wines Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of each month at the Stable Winery. (December’s meeting is on December 12th due to bad weather on the 1st … oh and the winery is closed in January. We’ll be meeting at Los Venados in Andover, OH instead on January 2nd. Here’s the…Read MoreRead More »

 Check out these new titles available on the Adult/General Fiction shelves. We have some favorite authors and new ones to try. Need help placing a hold? Give us a call .. we are happy to assist you.   Blood Test: A Comedy by Baxter, Charles  Blue Christmas Bones: A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery by Haines, Carolyn  The Blue…Read MoreRead More »

Happy December! It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up 2024. For many, this year has been a “mixed bag.” It’s been a year filled with both joy and sorrow, hope and frustration, laughter and tears. Some doors closed; others opened. It was a year filled with the inevitable ebbs and flows that…Read MoreRead More »

November is a wonderful month. The month is still showing off its fall colors, inviting us to consider the beauty in change. In many Christian traditions it’s the month which holds All Souls Day which reminds us to honor the wisdom and guidance of those who have gone before us, those people who left an…Read MoreRead More »

We are thankful for new titles at the library in November! Check out these new titles available on the Adult/General Fiction shelves. We have some favorite authors and new ones to try. Need help placing a hold? Give us a call .. we are happy to assist you. America Fantastica by O’Brien, Tim  • Literary Fiction In the tradition…Read MoreRead More »

Hey everyone! Here’s the book list from the October 3rd book club meeting at the Stable Winery. We are not your typical book club, we come prepared to chat about a recent read or two. It is a no stress way to make book friends and find new authors and titles to add to the…Read MoreRead More »

I love October – a month filled with change and awe-inspiring beauty. The trees begin their annual ritual of letting go and transforming into bright reds and yellows. What would happen if a tree refused to change and let go of its leaves? What happens if we are afraid to change and let go? Can…Read MoreRead More »