Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

A literary page-turner, The Raising by Laura Kasischke is filled with haunting narrative. It winds its way around a mysterious murder, twist of fate, about death-or does it? The story is wrapped up in a small college town –replete with back-stabbing sorority girls, bent on murder.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

Devil Red by Joe Lansdale: this book is a fast paced thriller packed with twists and turns. Private investigators on a hunt for a killer, find signs of a red devils head painted near the dead bodies. How many will there be? As they investigate, they uncover past murders. The smart and snappy dialogue make this a quick read.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

What do mortgages, money, and murder have in common? Plenty in Michael Connelly’s new legal thriller The Fifth Witness. A woman accused of murdering the banker foreclosing on her home contacts criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller. He sifts through files, deposes witnesses, takes a vicious beating, and along the way uncovers a conspiracy that includes millions of dollars, the federal government and tricky witnesses. Once again, Mr. Connelly takes the reader on a high-flying and exhilarating ride as he weaves his way through the story.

Book Sale

This weekend is the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. Come join us Saturday from 8AM- 4PM for the chance to buy children's books, fiction, non-fiction, audio books, VHS tapes and DVDs! Proceeds benefit the Library!

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Andover Library offers a free family movie night every first and third Friday of the month? The list of what is playing is listed on the website under "Up Coming Events". We also have complementary popcorn and a juice box. Show time is 6:30 PM. Come check out our new releases at Friday Night Flicks!

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

Agent X by Noah Boyd is a fast-moving suspense thriller packed with action, snappy dialogue and complex characters. Puzzles and hidden codes lead to the discovery of Russian traitors in the FBI. It’s a very intricate plot, and the turns and twists make it fun to read.

Cheri's Book Picks

We are going to start a new segment of our blog today. Our very own Cheri will be writing book reviews and they will be posted here. If you have any thoughts... agree or disagree.... post your comments!

Cheri’s Bookpick:

Jodi Picoult’s new book Sing You Home is an extraordinary book that takes the reader on a journey. Her character development is so complete that you feel you know each of them intimately, and the story weaves through them seamlessly. In all of her books, she tackles current social issues that other authors tend to gloss over. This title is true to form. Using music as a healing force, you follow the story line as it pulls you into the intimate lives of women and men faced with heartbreaking choices.

Did You Know?

The Andover Library has been granted special FREE access to the LearningExpress Library. This is an amazing resource for students, job seekers, workers, those applying for citizenship and anyone wanting to learn computer skills. It even has ebook downloads! Follow this link : http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/?HR=http://www.andoverlibrary.org
to set up an account and become more sucessful!

Set Your Own Hours at the Library!

Well, we don't have any immediate plans to change the library's hours of operation. But we know that patrons have thoughts about when we should be open. Help us make decisions by answering these questions:
1. Should we be open Sunday? If so, what hours?
2. Should we have longer Saturday hours? Until 5PM?
3. Would you prefer us closing earlier on weekdays, but being open on Sunday?

Let us know what you think!

Did You Know?

Did you know that when the library is closed, it is posted on the three local television stations? Both on the actual television channel and on the station's website under school closings. http://www.ksn.com/schoolclosings/default.aspx. If the weather is bad, check this website before traveling to the library.