BEE Kind, BEE Creative, BEE United .. All together now!
Your library has been abuzz with activity. We all know how sweet reading is … so don’t get a bee in your bonnet! Join us this summer! The Andover Public Library is the place to BEE!
Here is our 2023 Summer Reading line-up of events. Summer reading registration begins May 22nd. As soon as you register, you are able to sign-up for events. So don’t wait! Click each event for registration details.
Family/All
How Many Honeycombs?
June 1 – July 7, 2023 • During library hours
Guess how many honeycombs are in jar for a chance to win a $15 Gift Card for Yorkie’s Grille & Custard. Drawing for the winner will be on July 10, 2023
Petting Zoo on the Library Lawn
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10 – 11 AM • All ages
Presented by Zoo-2-Go, this event is free and open to the public. All ages will enjoy a variety of animals to see and pet.
Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 – 1:30 PM • All ages
Registration is required for this fun family event. Up to 12 teams will compete to win a $15 Gift Card to Yorkie’s Grille & Custard. The first team to finish the puzzle wins.
Elvis Live
Wednesday, July 12 at 6 PM • All ages
Community members are invited to a free music filled event. Presented by Jim Felix, an Elvis impersonator.
Ages 18 months – 5 years
StoryTime
Fridays at 11 AM • Ages 0 – 5 Years. Stories, Music, and Movement! No registration is needed.
Play & Create with Bees and Beehives
Friday, June 16 from 12:30 – 1:15 PM • Ages 18 months – 5 years
Registration is required for this fun hands-on learning event for littles. Toddlers will create bees and beehives from playdough, pipe cleaners, and cotton swabs.
Ages 6 – 11
Bubble Wrap Beehive & Paper Bee Ring
Tuesday, June 13 at 10:30 AM or 2 PM • Ages 6 – 11
Registration is required for this children’s craft. Two sessions are available to use paint on bubble wrap and create beehive art.
Magical Entertainer – Jim Hathy
Tuesday, June 13 at 6 PM • Ages 6 – 11
Registration is required for this event. Family members may attend, but only children 6 – 11 may participate in the show. During this one-hour event, Jim Hathy will provide an entertaining magic show.
Tuesday, June 20 at 10:30 AM or 2 PM • Ages 6 – 11
Registration is required for this children’s craft. Two sessions are available to create a sensory bottle using a variety of items.
Tuesday, June 27 at 10:30 AM or 2 PM • Ages 6 – 11
Registration is required for this children’s craft. Two sessions are available to create a bee using recycled items. Kids will have fun decorating a silly bee that can be used indoors or outdoors.
Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 PM • Ages 6 – 11
Registration is required for this event. Family members may attend, but only children 6 – 11 may participate in the show. During this one-hour event Swifty the Clown will make balloon animals and entertain the children with comedy.
Children’s Party
Saturday, July 15 from 11 AM – 1 PM • Ages 6 – 11
All children aged 6 – 11 who are registered for the Andover Public Library 2023 Summer Reading are invited to attend a celebration party with an inflatable obstacle course, inflatable slide, Sprinklers, and prizes.