It’s sort of obvious when you walk in our front door: we love kids here at the Andover Public Library. From the colorful archway made of giant books, marking the entrance to our children’s section, to the interactive story times, to the art and science camps we offer during our summer reading program, the library goes out of its way to make children feel welcome. However, you might not be aware of what we have to offer older kids… like, much older… like, retired ones. Check out these goods and services that will appeal to elderly patrons.
If you still have a young mind behind old, tired eyes, fear not! We offer many of our most popular titles in both regular and large print. Come by anytime to browse our large print collection, with nearly two thousand titles including the best inspirational stories from Beverly Lewis and Karen Kingsbury and suspenseful mysteries from James Patterson and J.D. Robb. If we don’t have the large print title you want, consider filling out an Inter-Library Loan request. Using this free service, patrons can check out other libraries’ books directly from the Andover Public Library, granting access to multiple library collections from one convenient location.
Patrons who can’t see well enough to read print should try one of our audiobooks. Try John Lithgow’s memoir, “Drama”, read by the man himself, describing his life and career with refreshing candor. Or try New York Times bestseller “Eat Pray Love”, read with genuine emotion by the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, adding a new dimension to an already stellar book. If you like horror or suspense, try “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris, smoothly narrated by actor Chris Sarandon. Of course, most audiobooks are narrated by professional voice actors you won’t recognize from TV or movies but who are no less talented at bringing books to life. Try several books to see if you can find a new favorite reader.
Patrons who aren’t able to visit the library due to age or infirmity can still check out books. Using our Novel Journeys homebound program, patrons can receive a bag of library books once a month, carefully selected by book-savvy volunteers. Patrons can specify favorite authors or genres, as well as limit their selections to large print or audiobooks. The books are delivered and picked up by caring volunteers from the local Rotary Club at no charge to the patron. All it takes to enroll is a library card. Call the library for more information at 558-3500.
Whether you’re young or merely young at heart, you never outgrow the love of a good story. Stop by the library anytime to see how we can meet your reading needs.
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