The beautiful month of May will be full of fun at your Andover Libraries

 Thursday, May 2, 7 PM – Fiesta de Libros – Book Exchange Party at Andover Public Library (APL) Join us for an evening of fun games, delicious snacks, and book swapping! Bring a wrapped book to give, and you’ll leave with a “new to you” book. Please register by email, as space is limited. andovernhlibraries@nullgmail.com,. 

Wednesday, May 8, 10-2 PM and 2-7 PM – Bluey Bash Party at APL
This library event is called Bluey Bash! We’ll be celebrating all things Bluey. We’ll start with a reading of Bluey: Sleepytime at 10 AM, after which our themed stations will open. There will be games, activities, and more. This event is best for ages 2-7, but Bluey fans of all ages are welcome. 

Wednesday, May 15 at 11 AM or 6 PM – Ready for Kindergarten! At APL
Calling all upcoming Kindergarteners! Learn how to identify your name through a series of fun activities. Lunch or dinner will be provided. Please register by email so we’ll have enough food.

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Thursday, May 16-Wednesday, May 29 – “Murder in the Stacks” Game at APL and William A. Bachelder Library (WABL) Can you solve the clues and figure out who committed the crimes? Stop by either library in the second half of May to play our interactive murder mystery game. If you solve the crime, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a prize. You can play this game individually or as a team.

We’ll also continue to have our regularly scheduled activities.
Story Time at WABL – Tuesdays at 10 AM.
Story Time at APL –  Wednesdays at 10 AM
After School Activity at APL  – Thursdays between 2-7 PM.
Coffee and Tech Help at WABL –  Fridays between 9-1 PM.
Bachelder Book Club at WABL – 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.
“Read What You Want” Silent Book Club at APL – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7 PM.

I’ll look forward to seeing you at our libraries!