Memorial Hall Library
What's Happening
Electing a President 2016: Facts and Figures
posted Apr 5, 2016 in What's Happening
On Thursday, April 7 at 10am, retired Boxford resident, John Plate, will facilitate a discussion about electing a United States President in 2016. The discussion outline (distributed at the program) will focus on the constitutional framework and the political party and electoral college process...
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Massachusetts butterflies up close and personal.
posted Apr 1, 2016 in What's Happening
On Thursday, April 14 at 7pm, Andover resident, Howard Hoople, will take you on a virtual butterfly walk that includes his stunning photography, information about their biology and behavior, and the impact of changes in their habitat. Hoople is the president of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club,...
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Trio d'amis present the final Friends' concert on Sunday, April 3 at 2:30pm.
posted Mar 22, 2016 in What's Happening
Pianist Amy Lee, cellist Robert Mayes, and violinist John Guarino met in music school and enjoy performing together as 'three friends.' Their program will include works by Schubert and Brahms. Amy Lee is an active performer and faculty member at the Indian Hill Music School. John Guarino studied...
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Grow your own organic vegetables.
posted Mar 16, 2016 in What's Happening
On Thursday, March 24 at 7pm, Rita Wollmering will show you how to grow vegetables using organic methods, including practical steps like how to build your soil, fight diseases, and manage pests. Rita owns THE HERB FARMacy in Salisbury, MA,...
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Have you ever thought about becoming a farmer?
posted Mar 4, 2016 in What's Happening
On Thursday, March 17 at 7pm, you can learn how. Andover resident, JoAnn Robichaud, will begin her sixth season...
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The firing of the Market Basket CEO in late June of 2014 unleased a series of events that no one would have predicted.
posted Mar 3, 2016 in What's Happening
On Thursday, March 10 at 7pm, Lowell Sun reporter, Grant Welker will discuss the book he co-wrote with Daniel Korschun, We Are Market Basket: The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business. After long-time CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was ousted by his...
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Andover Reads 2016 is underway.
posted Mar 1, 2016 in What's Happening
Copies of The Boys in the Boat are ready and waiting to be checked out. The book chronicles the remarkable true story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys...
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Attention Aspiring Teen Filmmakers!
posted Feb 24, 2016 in What's Happening
Use your phone to make a movie, and win stuff*!
We're hosting a Teen Film Festival on June 4th. We know. It seems really far away. But it's not! Now's the time to get creative, and start brushing up on those skills that you'll need to make an awesome movie. Here's where the library...
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Get started on your herb garden.
posted Feb 23, 2016 in What's Happening
Are you interested in growing culinary herbs but aren't sure where to start? On Thursday, March 3 at 7pm, gather up your questions and seed catalogs, and local garden guru, Betsy Williams, will help you learn all you need to know to grow herbs successfully. You'll sniff, taste and discuss common...
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Get your game on at MHL's board game night.
posted Feb 23, 2016 in What's Happening
The library will host an evening of board games for adults on Thursday, March 3 at 6pm in the Activity Room. Learn a new game or play an old favorite. Games and instruction provided. Please register...
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