So much to read and so much time! Well, sorta, if you’re not the parent of school age kids. Believe it or not, though, the books just keep on coming, so, here’s a selection of some of the newest ones. Jacqueline Woodson does it again, this time with illustrator Rafael Lopez, in her back-to-school story, […]
Studio Two group honors the early Beatles
Live music is returning to the Franklin Opera House on October 3 with two performances by Studio Two, at 3 PM and at 7:30 PM. Limited socially-distant seating is available in the historic Opera House, and the evening show will be streamed live to those who want to experience the show in the safety of […]
Adult Fiction All the Devils are Here, Louise Penny Anxious People, Fredrik Backman The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Christy Lefteri The Evening and the Morning, Ken Follett The Geometry of Holding Hands, Alexander McCall Smith A Good Neighborhood, Therese Anne Fowler The Guest List, Lucy Foley Home Before Dark, Riley Sager Migrations, Charlotte McConaghy A Question […]
Submit photos by October 13 for Beacon
In what could become an Andover tradition, it’s time for local businesses and organizations to get creative and decorate their places of business with an outdoor scarecrow — serious or funny, large or small, relating to their business or just for fun, anything goes! The Andover Community Hub is joining with Andover resident Janet Moore, […]
ADULT FICTION Where the Light Enters, Sara Donti Choppy Water, Stuart Woods The Best Mistake, Nora Roberts American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins Home in Carolina, Sherryl Woods The Order, Daniel Silva Once in a Blue Moon, Sharon Sala All The Devils Are Here, Louise Penny The Blacksmith Queen, GA Aiken Royal, Danielle Steel A Week at […]
Andover Libraries to acquire book for their collection
Author Terri Munson aims to leave her mark on the literary world with the publication of her beautiful new children’s book, A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs. Interwoven with the plot of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Munson’s authorial debut illustrates how frightening the world can be, and as children are intuitive and […]
This year's display is sponsored by the Hub
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when scarecrows and pumpkin heads sprout up all over the area. Last fall, New London, Andover, and Franklin created an unbroken line of autumn masterworks that were a sight to behold! Pumpkin scarecrows appeared on crutches, in kayaks, and even sporting reading glasses. Now, it’s your turn. The […]
ADULT FICTION Barker House, David Moloney The Beekeeper’s Ball, Susan Wiggs The Lost and Found Bookshop, Susan Wiggs The Black Swan of Paris, Karen Robards The Children Return, Martin Walker The Death of Vivek Oji, Akwaeke Emezi Florence Adler Swims Forever, Rachel Beanland The Lantern Men, Elly Griffiths The Last Monument, Michael C. Grumley Love, […]
Adult Fiction Season of Storms, Susanna Kearsley The Firebird, Susanna Kearsley The Book of Lost Friends, Lisa Wingate Daddy’s Girls, Danielle Steel 1st Case, James Patterson and Chris Tebbets Holding Out for Christmas, Janet Dailey The Plot Against America, Philip Roth Slice of Heaven, Sherryl Woods Sweet Tea at Sunrise, Sherryl Woods The Unknown, JW […]
Masks and social distancing required
Phase 2 of our plans for reopening the Andover Libraries begins on September 1. Curbside service will continue for those who prefer it. Do not come to the library if you are not feeling well or have any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle […]