The Andover Room Collection consists of print and electronic books on Andover history and genealogy.  Scrapbooks, pamphlets and ephemera on subjects such as Andover organizations, local government, churches, schools, companies and people are also in the collection.  In addition, the room houses town government documents, yearbooks, street lists and maps.  The Andover Townsman newspaper is available on microfilm and online. 

Access to the collection is limited.  A patron may request up to 5 items at one time to use within the library.  A library card or license is held at the Reference Desk until all material is returned and inspected.  Photocopying and photographing materials is allowed with some exceptions. 

Most materials can be found by searching the Library Catalog.

Contact Stephanie Aude, Local History and Genealogy librarian, at saude@mhl.org or 978-623-8430 for assistance.

Please Note:  The Andover Center for History & Culture has an extensive research collection and is located half a mile from the library.