Memorial Hall Library

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Why all the fuss about native and heirloom plants?

On Thursday, February 11 at 7pm, John Forti, Director of Horticulture for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will share his passion and knowledge about why heirloom and native plants are important, and what they can teach us about our region and history. Forti is a nationally recognized...

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ISIL, The Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant: Facts and Figures

On Thursday, February 4 at 10am, retired Boxford resident, John Plate, will facilitate a discussion about The Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant.  A discussion outline containing facts and figures will be distributed at the program. Plate holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia...

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Valentine wine glass lamp

Create a homemade wine glass lamp for Valentine's Day.

On Wednesday, February 3 at 10am, you can create a homemade 'lamp' using a wine glass, just in time for Valentine's Day. Staff members Vicki Murphy and Gerry Deyermond will show you how in this hands-on workshop. Meets in Friends Alcove 2 on the Ground Floor. Register...

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Patricia Bateson

Local author Patricia Bateson comes to MHL.

On Wednesday, January 20 at 7pm, Patricia Bateson will discuss Firewalk: Transcending the Fear, Awakening to Love, her recently published book. She will inspire you with her story of how she faced a health challenge and discovered ways to move through and heal on every level possible....

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Hammond Reservation

Help create a community garden in Andover.

The community garden site has been approved for Conservation Commission land opposite the leaf composting site on High Plain Road, and now it’s time to get organized. Come to this informational session to learn more and sign up to help. Contact ...

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Choose Books You Love with NoveList

Are you taking our 16 in 2016 Reading Challenge and looking for a good book, wondering if your favorite author has a new release or looking for the next book in a  favorite series? You may want to try our...

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Adenanthera

Seeds: Up Close and Amazing

On Thursday, January 21 at 7pm, Julie McIntosh Shapiro, a photographer and curatorial assistant at Harvard University, will kick off the Andover Seed Library and help you discover, explore and unearth the magic of seeds.The bract of the White Birch looks like a whippoorwill. The microscopic seed...

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Love & Mercy

Love & Mercy

The free movie on Monday, January 25 at 6:30pm is Love & Mercy, a biopic of Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson. One timeline follows Wilson as a younger man, (played by Paul Dano) as he quits performing live in order to focus on the creation of the album Pet Sounds, the single, "...

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I've spent 50% of my life looking for my keys

Decluttering can be good for your health

On Tuesday, January 12 at 7pm, local resident and professional organizer, Nancy Patsios, will share tips on decluttering your home or...

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Amy Martin

Meditation with Amy

On Thursday, January 7 at 7pm, Children's Room staff member, Amy Martin, will lead a class in several different...

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