As I write, we just got blasted by a lake effect snow. It’s actually beautiful – if you don’t have to drive in it. Many of our younger friends and family members think it’s beautiful – because school gets cancelled!… Read More
There’s something wonderfully invigorating about this time of year! The air and apples are crisper. Pumpkin Spice flavors delight us. The trees turn vibrant golden yellow and rich red against the deep blue autumn sky. Farmer’s harvests fill the air … Read More
As summer winds down, I find myself looking forward to the soon-to-be-upon-us brilliant colors of fall. This is when our majestic oaks and maples quietly remind us of the necessity of and the beauty that comes from letting go.
I … Read More
The secret is out: your public library is one of the best deals out there!
Last month, The Wall Street Journal posted a podcast The Money-Saving Power of Your Library Card. Two weeks later, they ran a column about … Read More
A Note From Nancy
Today, let me talk about hope, optimism, and resilience.
In 1935, during The Great Depression – one of the longest and deepest economic downturns in the United States – the Andover Public Library opened its doors. … Read More
Hearts. Cupid. Roses. Chocolate. Valentines. All common sites and symbols in the month of February. “Love is in the air,” as John Paul Young sang over 46 years ago. (Go ahead and sing aloud. I know you want to!)
Love … Read More
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
Why not make 2023 the year to navigate your own path and make choices that empower you to become the best you? Steve Harvey … Read More
December is filled with a variety of lessons and experiences, like the winter solstice (Dec. 21st) – the first day of winter. OK, I can hear the groans from here. But hang on a moment.
The first day … Read More
Note From Nancy
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the American Library Association’s annual conference. It was like being a kid in a candy store! There were free books, authors, illustrators, and publishers galore. I brought back over 100 … Read More