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A Note From Nancy

September has arrived! Life moves fast. Speed aside, we are lucky to have another day to celebrate the gift of life…another day to learn, laugh, play, change, and grow.

As the leaves begin to change, September serves as a strong reminder that we often have to release the past to get ready for new beginnings. Meister Eckhart said, “be willing to be a new beginner every single morning.” What ideas and attitudes do we need to release so we can become the people we are meant to be?

Joseph Campbell wrote that, “we must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.”

Why not make this the month where you try something new? Even though you’ve told yourself you’re not artistic, try one of the Andover Public Library craft programs. Maybe you have an inner Picasso that is waiting to be unleashed. You won’t know if you don’t try. Why not try a new type of reading? If you prefer reading non-fiction, pick up a book of short, fictional stories. See how it unlocks your imagination. Prefer traditional arts and the old masterpieces? Flip through the pages of children’s book – especially those that are a Caldecott Medal Winner or Honor book – to discover the artful illustrations that fill their pages. Need to slow down? Change your pace slowly strolling through our outdoor Story book trail and gardens. What happens when you give yourself time to think and enjoy the outdoors? Pick up a book by someone who thinks differently than you. What can you learn from a different perspective? Bill Johnson said that “what you know, will keep you from knowing what you need to know.” Challenge yourself to challenge yourself. Join our weekly game club…learn a new card game. Join our monthly book discussion group. Meet some new people. Get out of your comfort zone.

Learn something new. If necessary, don’t be afraid to change – even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Every Fall even the leaves cling on desperately and tightly before they’re willing to let go. Eventually, though, they do let go of their various shades of green to make way for beautiful autumn colors, and a lush, green Spring.

As always, we appreciate your on-going support of the Andover Public Library. May the month of September serve as a reminder to enjoy the all-too-fast moments. May this season of change be one that enriches your life, is filled with new growth, beautiful insights, delights, and surprises.

Here are a few books I found interesting lately.

The artist's way: a spiritual path to higher creativity by Julia Cameron

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim

Becoming you: the proven method for crafting your authentic life and career by Suzy Welch

Chooch helped by Andrea Rogers

Sincerely,

Nancy Logan, Director

Fall Photography Contest Submissions

Monday, 9/15 – Saturday 9/20 during library hours

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FAMILY EVENTS

Pymatuning Waterfowl ID

Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30 PM • All Ages

Solve the mystery question, “What Waterfowl is that?”. Prepare for the fall migration by sharpening your duck identification skills with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Naturalist, Austyn Hamper. Join us in using key features to compare common waterfowl that can be found on Pymatuning Lake. No registration is required.

Halloween Diorama Contest

Entries Accepted 9/22 - 9/26 • All Ages

Pick up a starter kit containing some mini-Halloween figurines and contest rules and guidelines beginning September 2nd (while supplies last). Get creative but be sure to have your diorama entry in by September 26th! All entries will be entered to win the Ghost in the Attic Board Game. People’s choice winner will also receive the game.

Halloween Diorama Guidelines & Rules

Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, October 4 at 5 PM • All Ages

It’s an outdoor star party! Join people all over the world for International Observe the Moon Night. Local amateur astronomers will have a variety of telescopes set up in the library garden. The event includes a craft for kids and snacks. The rain date is 10/11/2025. No registration is required.

Haunted Library

Monday, October 27th at 5 PM • Family Event

The library is full of Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged. We have a different spin on our Halloween event this year with more activities. No registration is required. While supplies last.

Click here for Haunted Library event details

TODDLER & CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Storytime Fun returns on Wednesdays at 11 AM

Join Ms. Betsy for stories, songs, movement and more. Storytime is followed by a Stay & Play activity. It may be a free play sensory bin or perhaps a craft, but it is always fun!

No registration is needed. Activities appropriate for ages 18 mos - 5 years.

Little Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, October 16 at 5:30 PM • Activities for ages 3 – 5 (older and younger siblings welcome)

Bring your preschoolers to a Halloween themed event with stories, songs, movement, and a Halloween craft! No registration is needed. While supplies last.

Papercraft Pumpkin • Fall Kid Craft

Monday, September 22 at 10:30 AM • Ages 6 – 11

Children will create a festive fall pumpkin using patterned strips of paper. It makes a cute fall decoration! Registration is required.

LEGO® Builders Club

1st & 3rd Mondays at 5 PM • Ages 6 – 11

Join Pete for free Building Fun with Friends! No registration is required.

Sugar Skull – Kid Craft

Friday, October 10 at 10:30 AM • Ages 6 – 11

Kids can get creative with paint markers on a plastic skull to make their own unique “Sugar Skull”.

Click here for program details and registration

TEEN EVENTS

PV Pre-Game Party

Friday, September 12 from 3 – 6 PM • Students in 5th – 12th Grade

Get hyped for the PV home game! Enjoy dinner and dessert (plus plenty of snacks). Play games, catch up on homework, or get creative with some crafts. Head back to the school for the game after all the fun. No registration is required.

The Reading Crew

Wednesday, September 17th at 2:45 PM at Maggie’s Donuts

• Ages 12 – 18

Teens! Bring whatever you’ve been reading for some sweet book chat. No registration is required.

Geode Skull Craft

Monday, September 22 at 12 PM • Ages 12 – 18

Use your creativity to make a faux Geode Skull to display for Halloween or just because you made a cool thing! Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

Ghost Craft • Teen Event

Friday, October 10 at 12 PM • Ages 12 – 18

Make your very own ghostly pal! Use cheesecloth and glue to create a ghost. Decorate it and display it with a battery-operated tea light. Registration is required.

Magic the Gathering Game Playing Group

Saturday, October 18th at 10:30 AM • Adults & Teens 12+

Beginners and veteran players are welcome. Starter decks and dice are available to borrow for library card holders for game play.

Teen Halloween Movie Night

Friday, October 31st at 7:15 PM • Ages 12 – 18 only

Trick or Treat in Andover ends at 7 PM. Join us for a viewing of “Escape Room”, pizza, snacks, and soft drinks after hours in the library. Hang out with friends. Work on an easy craft or escape room type puzzles.

No registration is required. Library doors will be locked at 7:20 PM.

Don’t be late!

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, September 16th 5:30 PM • Adults and Teens 12+

Join us for activities, discussion of anime films or manga, watch anime, fun crafts. No registration is needed.

In September, Satoko Azami Kightlinger will teach us the basics of Japanese Calligraphy!

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to attend.

ADULT EVENTS

Come and chat about your recent reads at September's Reading Between the Wines Book Club. We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at the Stable Winery. Unlike most book clubs, we don't read the same book, but give a brief overview of our favorite books read the prior month.

It's fun and stress-free ... and it's at a winery. Yes please!

Thursday, September 4th at 6:30 PM. No registration is needed.

This month, have fun with some book chat and chill out and create a Fall Wine Cork Magnet

Happy Fall! Pumpkin Papercraft

Wednesday, September 17 @ 5:30 PM • Adult

Create a hangable fall decoration using paper cut-outs and faux fall leaves. You could leave this super cute canvas up through November. Registration is required. Click here to register

Thursday Crafternoon

Thursday, September 11 from 2 – 4 PM • Adult and Teens

Cut out Fall ephemera to make a dimensional collage on a “book page”. Bring your own 8x10 frame if you want to use one for your finished craft. No registration is required.

Canva Class: Create a Poster

Monday, October 6 at 5:15 PM • Adult class

Learn the basics of creating a poster using the Canva design software. Jessie Morgret, the library’s digital literacy trainer, will lead you through the steps of using Canva to make your own poster. Registration is required. We will have a limited number of laptops. Bring your own device.

Thursday Crafternoon

Thursday, October 9th from 2 – 4 PM • Adults and Teens

Create a poseable mummy using pipe cleaners and ripped muslin. Add a pumpkin or book prop. No registration required. While supplies last.

DIY Halloween Bleached Dyed T-Shirt

Monday, October 13 at 5:30 PM • Adult Craft

Black t-shirts are provided for this craft. Create a fun Halloween themed t-shirt using bleach and your choice of stencils. Registration is required.

The Bell Witch Project

Wednesday, October 15 at 6 PM • Adult Event

“The Bell Witch Project” is the final chapter in author Katherine Kerestman’s award winning book “Creepy Cat’s Macabre Travels: Prowling Around Haunted Towers, Crumbling Castles, and Ghoulish Graveyards”.

Find out more about The Bell Witch Project program here

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