June reading is "Hillbilly Elegy"; meeting on 27th.
The Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Bachelder Library in East Andover. Meetings begin at 7 PM, and everyone is welcome to join in the discussion. June’s meeting is on the 27th, so grab a book from either library and come talk with us! Despite its publication way back […]
Expands education at Barn Playhouse
The New London Barn Playhouse is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Fleming Center for Artistic Development at the New London Barn Playhouse. The Fleming Center is due to the generous donation of Nancy Fleming and her family. “Theater, music, and the arts have been a part of my life since childhood,” […]
Either Andover library can sign-up your child
According to its website at 1000BooksBeforeKindergarten.org/Find-A-Program/New-Hampshire, “New Hampshire 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy initiative that encourages families to read to their young children and to use the resources of their public libraries. “The project is based on the national 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative. New Hampshire 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is sponsored […]
May is "Get Caught Reading Month"
Happy May, Despite the wind and colder temperatures, it really looks like spring now, summer can’t be far off. Without going through a great deal of trouble it is possible to create an “National Awareness Day or Month” to call attention to a cause or a favorite pastime. We were happy to discover that among […]
Surviving America in the 21st century
The Andover Libraries Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Bachelder Library, just up Chase Hill Road in East Andover. Anyone is welcome to pick up the monthly read and come sit around and talk about books. On Wednesday, May 25, at 7 PM, we’ll be discussing Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland: […]
Five summer concerts, minutes from home
Bringing distinctive and diverse classical and jazz concerts to the Lake Sunapee-New London region is the mission of Summer Music Associates, and what a spectacular 49th season is planned for this year. We are thrilled to be back! The esteemed Boston Civic Symphony, now in its 97th year, will return for the ninth time to […]
Senior project leads to book of five stories
With his first book, Split Track and Other Science Fiction Stories, young author McHale Cahill, a senior at Sunapee High School, exemplifies classic science fiction elements with a personal take. Each story includes an important message on the human condition and questions its involvement with the world. McHale’s Andover connections include his mother, Tina Walker, who […]
On Franklin Community Day, May 14
Fiddling pals Ellen Carlson, Melissa Caron, and Kathy Sommer released a new album last year as “Fiddlers Three,” with fiddle tunes of many styles and backing up singers with the triple fiddle sound. These gals will rev it up and sweeten your day while they have piles of fun putting some energy into your soul. […]
The Andover Libraries are happy to announce the recipients of the March Madness Raffle prizes. This raffle could not have happened without the generous support of Andover businesses. Mane Street Salon Gift Pack: Rita Norander Repeat Boutique Gift Card: Michaela Hoover Pizza Chef Gift Card: Bill O’Brien Crow Tree Farm Gift Card: Carmelita Moe Blackwater […]
Adult Fiction The Diamond Eye, Kate Quinn Fencing with the King, Diana Abu-Jaber It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus The Love of My Life, Rosie Walsh The Match, Harlan Coben Nine Lives, Peter Swanson The Paris Apartment, Lucy Foley The Reading List, Sara Nisha Adams Savage Run, CJ Box A […]