Get Organized and Reduce Clutter

Popular TV shows like A&E’s “Hoarders” depict the painful lives of people who are unable to part with their belongings.  While most of us aren’t suffering to this extreme, many can use tips to reduce clutter and to get more organized.  Memorial Hall Library is offering two programs this September to help get you back on track.

Is your stuff taking over and starting to own you?  Join us for “Downsizing Your STUFF” on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Learn the top ten reasons why our drawers, closets, and garages get filled with STUFF and what you CAN DO about it.  This light-hearted, humorous, and helpful talk will be presented by Dave Downs, entertainer, speaker, and retired teacher.  Sponsored by the Friends of MHL.  Registration required:  visit www.mhl.org/eventcalendar, or call 978-623-8401 x31. 

Bring a little order into your life with “The Joy of Getting Things Done” on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Learn how to use effective systems to make the changes you want to see in your life.  Leave with simple tools to add new habits into your daily life, to work more effectively, and to tackle overwhelming projects such as organizing your space.  Find out how to meet your goals while staying organized and using your time effectively.  To-do lists don’t have to invoke terror!  Presented by Linda King, professional life coach.  Sponsored by the Friends of MHL.  Registration required:  visit www.mhl.org/eventcalendar, or call 978-623-8401 x31.

Other Upcoming Events at Memorial Hall Library:

Conversational English Group Fall Session will meet on Mondays from 10am-noon starting on Sept. 26.  For non-native speakers of English who have studied formal English and would like to practice their speaking and listening skills.  New members welcome.  To register, contact Carolyn Fantini at 978-475-4602.

The Friends of Memorial Hall Library Fall Book Sale will be on Sept. 23-25. Preview Night, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $20 admission per person (free for Friends members).  The regular sale hours are Friday, Sept. 23 from 9am to 5pm, Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, September 25 from 1 to 4:30pm.  Sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library. 

MHL’s Monday Movie – Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.  Join MHL for a new monthly movie night for adults.  Attend the movie, and enter to win the DVD after watching it.  Sponsored by the Friends of MHL. 

Save the Date!  Free Community Shredding Event at Memorial Hall Library’s parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full).  Safely shred your confidential documents, and help prevent identity theft!  Bring a bag or a whole car filled with old files and papers. Staples, paper clips, and folders do not need to be removed. Mobile shredding truck provided by Proshred® Springfield. 

All programs will be held at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover.  For more information, visit www.mhl.org, call 978-623-8401, x 31 or 32, or text 66746 (start your message with “askmhl”).