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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

Fall Story Times set for Andover Public Library

By Betsy Paul, Children's Librarian

08-28-2009 12:05 PM

Miss Betsy is ready for

Story Time!

Fall Story Times will be September 14 through October 20, 2009. Two and Three year olds will be Monday mornings from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Four and Five year olds will have Story Time Tuesday Nights from 6:00 -7:00 pm. To register for Story Time please call the Library: (440) 293-6792 or... Read The Full Article

Baby Story Times Coming September 14 and October 12

By Betsy Paul, Children's Librarian

08-28-2009 11:46 AM

Both September 14 and October 12 the Library will present Baby Story Times from 10:30-10:50 am. Baby Story Time is for babies 0 to 24 months old. To register for Baby Story Time please call the library: (440) 293-6792 or stop in at the Circulation Desk! Read The Full Article

Library Board of Trustees Kicks Off Fund Drive

By Susan Hill, Director

08-12-2009 11:10 AM

Andover Public Library's Board of Trustees has launched a five-year fund raising effort so that the Library can continue to serve our Andover community. Having received a 31% budget loss of state support so far in 2009 (compared to 2008), the Library Board hopes to lesson the impact on services,... Read The Full Article

Big Lawn Sale, Big Book Sale and Basket Auction Finale August 22

By Susan Hill

08-06-2009 03:20 PM

Andover Public Library will have a big day Saturday August 22. The Library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm for the Big Book Sale in the Meeting Room. At 2 pm the final bids on our Basket Auction will be completed, and winners may pay and take home their basket. Winners will also be notified by... Read The Full Article

Pymatuning Lake Festival Shines Again!

By Susan Hill

07-28-2009 01:58 PM

One wonderful hit for children

was the "Double Dump Truck" slide.

The Pymatuning Lake Festival again thrilled thousands of people as the light breeze blew and the sun shone (except for a little rain Saturday night, and one shower in the afternoon Sunday). The Fireworks were better than ever and visible all across the lake. The crafters and food were wonderful,... Read The Full Article

Talent Show at Lake Festival August 2, 2009

By Susan Hill

07-21-2009 01:30 PM

The audience awaits the Talent Show at

Pymatuning Lake Festival 2008.

The Talent Show will be sponsored by the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce this year. We have the flier and Registration form plus the Rules for Entrants here on our website: http://www.andoverlibrary.com/files/index.php We also have forms at the Library's Circulation Desk. Just print out... Read The Full Article

Red Blazer Girls author Michael Beil Visits our Library

By Susan Hill

07-20-2009 03:48 PM

The Red Blazer Girls: Ring of Rocamadour is

a great read for Middle Schoolers and

for all ages.

Author Michael Beil joined us Saturday August 8 for a reading from his new book Red Blazer Girls. Ring of Rocamadour. The author was at the Library from 11am to closing, and everyone was so pleased to visit with him and enjoy the reading. Punch and cookies were served. The book makes a nifty gift... Read The Full Article

Friends Basket Auction Has Begun!

By Library Friends

07-15-2009 12:03 PM

After Dinner Romance

We have over 43 baskets available for bids this year in the Andover Public Library's annual Friends Basket Auction, and the variety is amazing. Please stop in at the Andover Public Library and browse. The final winners will be the highest bidder on August 22. Below are some pictures of the baskets... Read The Full Article

Library Funding: THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!

By Susan Hill, Director

07-14-2009 10:55 AM

Andover Public Library

"We want to be here

for you!"

The Ohio General Assembly has finalized the state budget, cutting the Public Library Fund by an additional 11%. Andover Public Library has already lost 20% of its funding for 2009 due to shrinkage of the General Fund. Libraries receive 2.2% of the entire General Fund. The Recession has hit... Read The Full Article

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