The library will close Wednesday, July 3rd, at 5 pm and remain closed Thursday, July 4th, for Independence Day

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What is a Death Cafe?

A Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject. Come on Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with...

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Find out why gardening is murder with mystery author, Neal Sanders.

On February 18 at 7pm, Neal Sanders presents a ‘husband’s point of view’ of gardening, filled with humor and insight from someone who gardens less from an abiding love of horticulture than for the love of a spouse. Neal retired from the corporate world in 2005, and his 'second act' is as a...

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1040 Form

Tax forms are here!

We have 1040 forms and instructions and Massachusetts Resident / Nonresident instructions and forms. Here is the list of what we have so far: Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and Instructions: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ. We are expecting to receive a binder of Reproducible Copies of Federal Tax Forms and...

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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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