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Talent Show at Pymatuning Lake Festival Sunday August 8

By Susan Hill

07-21-2010 12:44 PM

YOU are invited to enter the Pymatuning Lake Festival Talent Show this year! Registration Forms are available at the Library and at the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce Office. You can turn in your form at either location. There are four categories of entries: Singing, 12 years old and... Read The Full Article

Come see our Friends' Basket Auction at the Library!

By Lillian Miller and Barb Glass

07-21-2010 11:43 AM

Pymatuning Garden Club basket

Andover Public Library is filled with 45 decorated baskets full of gifts. Each basket contains themed goodies donated by area civic organizations and businesses as well as individuals. The baskets range in content value up to $300, or even more. With careful bidding a person can secure a fantastic... Read The Full Article

Safety Town is Here!

By Betsy Paul

07-21-2010 11:31 AM

Final Program for families 2009.

Getting ready to sing!

Safety Town begins July 26 and runs through July 30. Designed for children entering Kindergarten, Safety Town teaches all the important information every child needs to know about Police, Fire, Paramedics, the School Bus, and the Emergency Room. Safety Town is a joint effort of the Andover... Read The Full Article

Library will be Closed July 5

By Susan Hill

06-30-2010 04:29 PM

Andover Public Library will be closed July 5 in observance of the independence Day Holiday. We will be open our regular hours Saturday July 3 and Tuesday July 6. Read The Full Article

Jungle Terry is a Big hit June 9

By Betsy Paul and Lillian Miller

06-18-2010 12:09 PM

Everyone hoists Jungle Terry's enormous snake.

Everyone loved seeing a whole menagerie of creatures June 9 at the Library's Summer Reading kickoff event. From cuddly to very scary, each animal displayed its beauty to a room packed with children, parents or grandparents. "Tortie" the tortoise displayed his amazing strength as he carried Nick... Read The Full Article

Make a Splash@Your Library: Survivor Island Begins June 7

By Betsy Paul and Lillian Miller

06-01-2010 12:17 PM

JungleTerry presents

a friend to his fans

It's time to sign up for the Andover Public Library's Summer Reading event! June 2 and 4th you can phone or come in, sign up, and receive your information packet. The following special events are planned: June 2 and 4th Sign up and receive your information June... Read The Full Article

Mike Beil Returns to Andover May 28

By Laura York and Susan Hill

05-24-2010 01:36 PM

Mike Beil will visit

Andover Public Library

May 28 at 4pm

Mike Beil, author of The Red Blazer Girls: Ring of Rocomadour, returns to Andover Public Library for a Reception May 28 at 4pm. The Middle School Million Page Top Readers will also be recognized. Also, punch and cookies will be served for all our friends, library users and supporters. Mike will... Read The Full Article

Andover Public Library Community Learning Garden is Coming!

By Susan Hill

05-14-2010 02:01 PM

Library staffer Mike Dzera prepares

Square-Foot Garden Boxes

Andover Public Library has received a federal LSTA grant to establish the Andover Public Library Community Learning Garden east of our Library building on our Bishop property. The Andover Rotary has pledged a 25% matching amount, making the garden possible. The money, with other donations we have... Read The Full Article

Proclamation Day: Students Achieve Magical Million Reading Challenge

By Susan Hill

05-06-2010 02:21 PM

From left to right: Susan Hill, Ohio Senator Capri Cafaro,

Reading Coach Terri Pytlik, Children's Librarian

Miss Betsy Paul and PV Superintendent Alex Geordan

capture a happy moment as they congratulate

PV students

The PV Middle School and Primary School students exceeded their goal of reading a Million pages this year. In fact, students read 1,767,233 pages! Achieving the goal will send Superintendent Alex Geordan up to the roof of the school on May 13, with a little help from Andover Fire... Read The Full Article

Junior Picasso Student Art Show Winners Announced April 24

By Laura York and Susan Hill

04-02-2010 02:32 PM

Morgan Sharpe stand next to

her winning work "Circle Town."

The 2010 Jr. Picasso Art Show Winners are as follows: Best of Show: "Circle Town" by Morgan Sharpe K-4th Grade 1st Place: Lacy Moore - "Dinae" 2nd Place - Laura Pezzano - "Dragon" 3rd Place - Lyric Greiner - "My Paradise" 5th-8th Grade: 1st Place ; Melinda Glass -"Butterflies of Ohio" 2nd... Read The Full Article

What is the History of National Library Week?

By Susan Hill

03-31-2010 01:41 PM

Logo for 2010

National Library Week

Printed below is an excerpt from the American Library Association's web pages describing the history of NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: National Library Week/School Library Month National Library Week will be observed April 11-17, 2010 with the theme, "Communities thrive @ your... Read The Full Article

Events are Planned for National Library Week April 11 through 17

By Laura York and Susan Hill

03-30-2010 11:18 AM

Laura Pedersen will

visit Andover

Wednesday April 14

at 4 pm

Communities Thrive@ Your Library during National Library Week! Libraries celebrate April 11 through April 17, 2010. It's a time to celebrate the contributions of Libraries in communities nationwide. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance in April sponsored by the... Read The Full Article

PV Multimedia Students Win First Place at Tri-C Competition

By Susan Hill

03-05-2010 01:11 PM

Pymatuning Valley Multimedia Students led by Scott Wludyga have won the regional College Tech Prep Showcase Competition held at Cuyahoga Community College's Eastern Campus March 10, 2010. The students' presentation was a promotion of Andover Public Library, focusing upon the budgetary hardships it... 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

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