SUMMER READING STARTS MAY 31st!
You can start preregistering Beanstack on May 20th
We’re getting ready for 2024’s Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and we hope to bring you plenty of adventure! We’ll have an array of all-ages activities, special Storytimes, new reading challenges, and some fun prizes! This year we are going to have our classic reading challenge for ages 0-18, but we will also have all ages challenges and an adult reading challenge.
Make sure to keep an eye on this page for event announcements, a calendar of events, and reading challenges.
Summer Reading Kickoff with Mad Science
Friday, May 31st at 10:30AM
at the Andover Central Park Gazebo
Sponsored by Collison Center of Andover and Andover Towing and Recovery
CANCELLATIONS
There will be no Storytime on Monday, July 15th!
Storytime will be on July 16th at 9:30AM and 10:30AM.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Download the 2024 Summer Calendar)
REDEMPTION DATES
For the classic Children’s Summer Reading Program. Children ages 0-12 can receive a free book for every 200 minutes of reading (20 minutes a day for 10 days).
EXTRA CHALLENGES
Adult Reading Challenge
Pick up the forms at the Andover Public Library!
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
Pick up the forms at the Andover Public Library or join on Beanstack. Prize is a sticker and a certificate.
Passport Challenge
One of the extra challenges this summer is the Passport Book! Ages 4-104 are welcome to give the challenge a try. You can read book based on prompts, collect stickers, and redeem for extra prizes! Pick up your passport book at the library.
SUMMER ART SERIES
Learn more and register for these free events here.
Limited space for each event. Events may be fully booked.
SUMMER STORYTIME
June 3rd-July 30th
Twos Time: Mondays @10:30AM & Tuesdays @9:30AM
Preschool: Tuesdays @10:30AM &Wednesdays @10:30AM
(Tuesday Storytimes may vary if there is already a special event that day)
Special Storytime Guests: Wichita Gem and Mineral Society
Tuesday, June 11th at 10:30AM
in the Story Lab
Bilingual Storytime with author and Illustrator Paulina Valencia
Wednesday, June 12th 10:30 AM
in the Story Lab
Special Storytime: Outdoor Treasure Hunt
Tuesday, June 25th
Twos Time 9:30AM
Preschool 10:3OAM
at the Andover Central Park Gazebo
Special Storytime: Bird Watching in the Park
Tuesday, July 2nd
Twos Time 9:30AM
Preschool 10:3OAM
at the Andover Central Park Gazebo
Special Storytime Guests: Boy Scouts
Tuesday, July 16th
Twos Time 9:30AM
Preschool 10:3OAM
in the Story Lab
Special Storytime Guest: Andover Fire Department
Wednesday, July 17th at 10:3oAM
in the Story Lab
LIST OF OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
Scholastic Book Fair
May 28th-June 1st
9:30AM- One hour before regular library closes
in the Art Gallery
Ron Mallory Ad Astra Planetarium Show
Tuesday, June 18th
Kids 7+: 10AM-11AM
Teens & Adults: 11AM-12PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Talk to the front desk to RSVP
Sponsored by Tony Durano, State Farm Insurance
Tech Art: Paper Circuits
Wednesday, June 19th at 5PM
in the Story Lab
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Talk to the front desk to RSVP
Zoo Reach Program
Friday, June 28th at 10AM
in the Story Lab
Jefferson Knapp Author Talk
Tuesday, July 9th
In the Art Gallery
Friends of the Library One-Day Booksale
Wednesday, July 31st 9AM-7PM
in the Story Lab
TWEENS/ TEENS
Travel Dream Board
Wednesday, June 5th at 5PM
in the Story Lab
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Talk to the front desk to RSVP
DIY Travel Tic Tac Toe
Wednesday, July 10th at 5PM
in the Story Lab
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Talk to the front desk to RSVP
Life-Size Board Games
TWEENS AND TEENS
Friday, July 26th at 2PM
in the Story Lab
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Create an account in the Beanstack app and register for reading challenges. Click here to find out how or watch the videos below.
You can also register and log your reading on your computer. Preregistration begins May 20th. Go to https://
How do I use the app?
How to create an account on the mobile app
How to view and participate in challenges on the mobile app
How to log reading on the mobile app
How to delete a reading session on the mobile app
How to log activities on the mobile app
How to edit, add, and switch readers on the app
How to edit, add, and switch accounts on the mobile app
How to add friends within your library and view your leaderboard on the mobile app
How readers earn streaks and achievements on the mobile app