A Note From Nancy

It’s hard to believe but it’s time to say, “out with the old and in with the new and Happy New Year!”

For some last year was a tough one. And just because it’s a new year that does not mean that suddenly life’s difficulties or our emotional or physical pain disappear. Yet, even when life seems most difficult, there is something magical and life-affirming when watch the ball drop and flip the calendar to a new year.

The simple turning of the calendar page can help us develop a somehow-I-will-manage-to-get-through-these-tough-times attitude. It’s an annual ritual that reminds us that we’ve survived difficulties before, and we will again. It’s a small, powerful action that helps us develop our resilience muscles and mindset. It unlocks our optimism. It’s when we resolve – because we have the gift of another year – that we’re going to become a better version of ourselves. We make plans to grow, change, and improve. We resolve to make our dreams a reality.

We’ve got a whole, blank new year in front of us. January is the month we tell ourselves and the world we’re ready for new beginnings. Hope is in the air!

Read More

Are you ready for some new fiction for January? Here are the latest additions to our new books shelf in the library. Please keep in mind that "new" books on our Andover shelves have a no-holds allowed on them. If a title is popular you can always order it from one of the many Clevnet member libraries. See the list here

Storytime

Wednesdays at 11 AM • Ages 18 months – 5 years

Themed stories, music, and movement for little learners.

January 8th: Winter
January 15th: Pizza
January 22nd: Penguins
January 29th: Year of the Snake

Tech Time

Thursdays from 5 – 7 PM • Ages 6 – 18

Swing by on Thursday evenings and dive into a wonderland of tech toys! Tackle tech challenges for a shot at cool prizes and snag a certificate for conquering this month’s quests. Unleash your inner tech wizard with Jessie, our digital guru, and learn to wield creative software like a pro!

Monday Afternoon Cards

Mondays from 12 – 3 PM • Adults only

Love playing cards, but don’t have anyone to play with? Join Glenda Holden every Monday at 12 PM. Play card games you enjoy and maybe learn some new ones.

Reading Between the Wines

Thursday, January 2nd at 6:30 PM • Ages 21+

The Stable Winery is closed in January. So, we are taking our show on the road! BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) to Los Venados to chat about your recent reads. This is not your typical book club. Read what you like and share with the group.

Organizing Important Documents

Wednesday, January 8 at 6 PM • Adults

In a worst case scenario, could your loved ones easily find your important documents? Join us to learn how to organize documents including vital records, financial information, and warranties/owners manuals. Program participants will receive a notebook to begin organizing their own documents. No registration is needed.

Thursday Crafternoon

Thursday, January 9th from 2 – 4 PM • Adults

This month we will be painting winter scenes on wine bottles and adding fairy lights. No registration is required. While supplies last.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Friday, January 10th at 3:30 PM • Ages 12 – 18

Help plan events for teens, suggest new books, earn volunteer hours, have fun! Snacks are always included.

LEGO® Builders Club

Monday, January 13th & 27th at 4 PM • Ages 6 – 11

Kids are given a challenge to build within a theme. LEGO® Builders Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Snowman Painting

Wednesday, January 15 at 6 PM • Adults

This event is a guided paint project. All materials are provided for participants to paint a snowman on an 11 x 14 canvas. Registration is required.

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 PM • Adults & Teens

Happy New Year! Join us and craft your own Maneki-neko cat and discuss new anime and manga coming up in 2025. Watch some short anime while we craft!

Candle Painting

Friday, January 31st at 5 PM • Teens ages 12 – 18

Unleash your inner artist by painting a one-of-a-kind candle with colorful wax! And guess what? Your masterpiece is totally safe to light up! Don’t miss out on this crafty fun—just remember to sign up because space is as limited as a unicorn sighting!

Bluey Party • Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 1st from 11 – 1 PM • All Ages

We are having a themed party for all of you Blue Dog lovers! Join us for games like Keepy-Uppy and Taxi Ride, Themed Crafts, Granny Photo Booth, Beans Scavenger Hunt, and more. Celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day in a fun way. Prizes and Giveaways! No registration is needed.

Silly Science

Tuesday, February 4th at 4 PM • Ages 6 – 11

The Silly Science program is a total blast, with a new project each month. From Science and Technology to Engineering, Art, and Math, you'll get hands-on experience with wild experiments that'll make you say, "Let's see what happens!" This February, we're learning all about the science of sound Silly Science with serious learning, led by Cathy Morgret.

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