On-going Programs
Both Andover Library and Bachelder Library hold programming for various ages throughout the year.
Story Times
Andover Story Time: Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
Bachelder Story Time: Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am
Join us for time of stories in the children's section of the library.
Andover Libraries Book Club
This book club typically meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm at the Bachelder Library.
The next discussion will be on Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips and will take place on Wednesday, June 25th.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Are you up for the challenge? Come sign up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at either library. Children receive a gift book for every 100 books read, as well as a celebration when they achieve their goal!
Upcoming Programs
Summer Reading 2025
Begins Saturday, June 14th
Ends Saturday, August 23rd
We have a whole summer of fun planned for Andover! Stop by either library to get your events list and reading tracker.
We're challenging our patrons to read 24 hours over the summer. Every 8 hours of reading gets kids a prize from our awesome prize center.
Middle School Movie Night
Wednesday, June 25th at 7 pm
Come watch a movie with us at the library! Our middle school advisors have requested The Princess Bride.
The movie will be showing in the Children's Room and we'll have games to play in the community room. Popcorn, drinks, and candy will be provided.
This event is only for kids entering grades 5-9 in the 2025-26 school year. Please, no younger siblings.
Book Crafternoon
Thursday, June 26th between 4-7 pm
Stop by the Andover Public Library for a fun crafternoon with Alison. Participants will use old an ddamaged books to make journals, book hedgehogs, flowers, feathers, and more.
Arrive any time in the event window and stay as long as you'd like. Best for ages 8-98. All materials provided.
Past Programs
Mess Fest 2024 was a blast! Children were invited to get messy by playing with Oobleck, paint, mud, water, chalk, bubbles, and more.
July 2024