Andover Public Library

News : What's Going On at Andover Public Library?

By Susan Hill

01-26-2010 02:36 PM

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, doing a craft, and having a Valentine snack." To register call: 440-293-6792.

2) February 11-12: Andover Public Library plans a gala Sweetheart Bake Sale. The Friends of Andover Public Library will provide all kinds of tempting treats including whole pies, brownies, cookies, and homemade noodles. Proceeds from the big Sweetheart Bake Sale will help the Library buy exciting new books and movies for spring.

3) February 16: from 1:30-3:30 PM is our program "Everything you need to know to get started with Medicare." The talented laura Mutsko will tell attendees what is covered and what is not, the difference between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans, what decisions you need to make, and she will answer individual questions. Please pre-register: 440-293-6792. This free program is also being presented by the Library March 9 from 6-8 PM and, May 4 from 10 AM to Noon.

4) February 19: Our Super Smash Brothers Brawl Bash will be 4:30-6 pm. It is a Wii Game Pizza Party. The Pizza Party is geared for ages 12 through 18. Please register in advance: 440-293-6792.

5) February 25: Olivia Party from 4:30-7 pm, with stories and games. The party is designed for Kindergarten through 2nd grade girls.

.6) March 3: Andover Public Library is presenting Message in a Quilt Square in the Library's Brenda Merrill Meeting Room from 5:30-7 pm. Linda Armstrong of the Pennsylvania Pymatuning State Park will discuss the hidden messages woven into quilts during the days of the Underground Railroad in our area. Cookies and punch will be served. History buffs, interested persons, and quilters with Underground Railroad squares, hangings, or whole quilts are all invited to join us for an informative evening. This will be the first in a series of programs focused on Pymatuning and Andover area history.

7) ALL MONTH: Andover Public Library is having a major exhibit titled "Basket Traditions of the African Diaspora." We are currently displaying 30 fascinating African woven baskets collected by Fiber Artist Venie Hinson of Andover. One prized item is a woven shield returned from the African Campaign by a WWII soldier. It was 50 years old at the time it was purchased from a tribesman, so it was probably made around 1890-1900, most likely in Uganda. The edge is lashed around with snakeskin and woven with a ti-twined technique. Another treasure is a Marriage Basket from Zululand (South Africa). It would be given by the bride to the groom to use for drinking beer at the wedding ceremony. Each exhibit object includes a complete description including how it was made and its use. The exhibit will be available throughout February. Accompanying the exhibit is complete information on each basket.

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