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When the Irish Invaded Canada

When the Irish Invaded Canada.

On Monday, March 18 at 7:00pm, Andover author, Christopher Klein, will share his newest book, When the Irish Invaded...

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Immigration series

Get educated about our immigrant neighbors.

Memorial Hall Library will host a four part series on immigration in collaboration with Courageous Conversations, Showing Up for Racial Justice, and the Social Justice Coalition. The series will focus on the hardships of the immigrant journey to the United States, the history of...

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The library will host the premiere of The Healing Mind - Meditation in Motion.

On Thursday, March 7 at 7:00pm, local resident, Betsey Beaven, and co-producer, Jai Bradford will show their documentary short, The Healing Mind - Meditation in Motion, which explores how the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qigong have provided benefits to...

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Learn what you can do about climate change.

Memorial Hall Library and Working to Educate for Climate Action Now (WECAN) are collaborating on a series to educate and inspire both individual and collective action to address the issues around the changing climate.

Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00pm - Climate Change and How We...

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Newly Digitized Baptism and Confirmation Records From Saint Augustine's Parish

Saint Augustine's Parish Historical Baptism and Confirmation Records Digitized

Andover genealogists and historical researchers can celebrate a new digital collection of Saint Augustine's Parish Baptism and Confirmation records available through the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS). The...

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Introduction to Family Tree Maker

Introduction to Family Tree Maker February 11th at 7 p.m.

Join Andover resident and avid genealogist Bruce Earnley on Monday February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Room to learn about the popular Family Tree Maker software program.  Bruce will explain the main features of the program and give a real-time demonstration. Learn to find, upload, cite...

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WRC bingo board

Join our Winter Reading Club starting December 1!

Snow is falling, temperatures are cold, and the days are getting shorter and shorter. It may not be officially winter yet, but the time for staying inside and cozying up with a book is definitely here! This December 1st through January 2nd, we will have new program for patrons called Winter...

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So YOu Want to Talk about Race

A facilitated discussion of So You Want to Talk About Race.

On Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00pm, the library will host a facilitated discussion of the breakout book by Ijeoma Oluo. She offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality...

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The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder

The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder

On Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00pm, author and garden writer, Marta McDowell, will share her latest book, which details the journey of Laura Ingalls Wilder's family in the Little House series. McDowell traced the family's journey and how the natural world influenced the stories....

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Civil War

Explore the Civil War Era with Don Robb

Local historian, Don Robb explores many facets of what led to and followed the Civil War. The six week series began on Thursday, September 27 and will run every Thursday until November 1st, from 1:30-3:00pm. The entire series will eventually be available...

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