Andover Home for Aged People

Gentle Yoga and Stretching

Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Memorial Hall

Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Yoga Series designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

This event is full

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Blue Dragons

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room

Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Activity Room

Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-6!

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am

Little Listeners - Ages 2 to 5 Years

Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:40am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Activity Room

Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am

Gametime Hangtime

Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room

Drop in to play games on Early Release Days!

Let Freedom Read - Library Read-In!

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Visit the library to exercise your right to read!

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Purple Dragons

Wed, Oct 07, 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Activity Room

Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!

Making Your Own Bread

Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Memorial Hall

Join Carl Mellin to take the mystery out of making bread and be inspired to make your own bread at home!

Nonfiction Book Group

Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Activity Room

The Nonfiction Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

Discover Your Past Genealogy Club

Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:00am

Teen Room

The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness - Office Hours

Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Activity Room

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness - Office Hours

Teen D&D (Green Group)

Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Memorial Hall

Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

All Abilities: GAMES!

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alcove 1

Visit the library to play some games and make friends.

Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years

Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Memorial Hall

Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Writers Group

Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Activity Room

The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros

Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:30am

Activity Room

Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Activity Room

Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!

Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Outside

Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Wyrmlings

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Activity Room

Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-2! Please note that kids must have a caregiver with them during the session.

This event is full

Board Games Club

Sun, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room

Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.

Library is closed

Mon, Oct 12, All day

The Library is closed.

Gentle Yoga and Stretching

Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Memorial Hall

Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Yoga Series designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.

Tue, Oct 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

Apple Tasting and Pairings

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room

Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Roof Deck

Stop by the roof deck to sample varieties of local apples!

Teen Weekly Activity: Fruit Bird Magnets

Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

This week's activity is: make a fun bird to decorate a locker or fridge!

Coachman's Ridge Condo Association Meeting

Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Memorial Hall

Coachman's Ridge Condo Association Meeting

Try Girl Scouts

Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Caregivers and their school aged children are encouraged to attend this free event to learn about Girl Scouting in their community.

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am

Little Listeners - Ages 2 to 5 Years

Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Activity Room

Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am

Sensory Stories - especially for our neurodivergent friends!

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Activity Room

Join us for a special story time for those who need a little quieter and calmer experience.

MHLTrustees Meeting

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Memorial Hall

MHL Trustees Meeting

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Wyrmlings

Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Activity Room

Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-2! Please note that kids must have a caregiver with them during the session.

This event is full

Documentary Viewing: The Little Things That Run the World

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Memorial Hall

Insects throughout the world are declining at an alarming rate. Their safeguarding is in the hands of everyone who cares about the sustainability of life on Earth.

Critique Group

Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Activity Room

A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books.

Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 9:00am

Free Expression Watercolor Painting

Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room

Drop in to make your own colorful creation with watercolor paints.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Blue Group)

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Memorial Hall

Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alcove 1

A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.

Chapter Champs - Ages 9 to 10 Years

Thu, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Activity Room

Sign up for a monthly book group at the library!

Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Memorial Hall

Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros

Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:30am

Activity Room

Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Activity Room

Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!

School Committee Informal Forum

Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 11:00am

Memorial Hall

School Committee Informal Forum

Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Outside

Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!

Surprise Saturday - Drop in for a surprise program

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room

Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme

Sat, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Activity Room

Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 3:30pm

Sat, Oct 17, 3:45pm - 4:00pm

Activity Room

Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 3:45pm

Sat, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:15pm

Activity Room

Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 4:00pm

Sunday Concert with Scott Ouellette

Sat, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 4:30pm

Activity Room

Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 4:15pm

Sun, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Memorial Hall

Join us for an afternoon of classical guitar music with Scott Ouellette.

Morning Book Discussion Group

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Memorial Hall

The Morning Book Discussion Group generally meets on the third Monday of the month in Memorial Hall.

Register

Teen Weekly Activity: Jar Luminaries

Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

This week's activity is: beautiful luminaries made from jars and tissue paper.

LEGO Club

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Children's Room

Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Red Dragons

Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room

Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!

Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 4:30pm

Teen TCGs and Pokemon Club

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room

Trade and battle with your favorite trading card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and more!

Paint a Tote Bag

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Room

Decorate a tote bag for trick or treating or to carry books!

English At Large Conversation Group

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Activity Room

Join a conversation group for English language learners.

Register

Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar: Tragedy in Penobscot Bay - Author Talk with Jane Parks Gardner

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Memorial Hall

Based on her new book The Wreck of the Royal Tar, author Jane Parks Gardner presents a gripping multimedia program that brings to life one of New England’s most haunting maritime disasters.

Gentle Yoga and Stretching

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Activity Room

An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!

Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Memorial Hall

Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Yoga Series designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Activity Room

Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!

Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 9:00am