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July 26, 2012

IGNITION TURNED July 26 is Vehicle Night

Andover kids can live out a fantasy by getting behind the wheels of police cars, fire trucks and construction vehicles tonight.

Memorial Hall Library is hosting its seventh annual Vehicle Night, today, Thursday, July 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Vehicles from the Department of Public Works, Andover Fire Department and Andover Police Department will be available for viewing and visiting in the library parking lot off Essex Street. People can also visit the Children's Room for refreshments and door prizes.

Residents should note that the library lot will be closed to all traffic beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing during this event.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library with support from the public works, fire and police departments.

For more information on Vehicle Night and other Children's Room programs, visitmhl.org/kids/programs.htm, or call the Children's Room at 978-623-8401 Ext. 39. Programs are held at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St.

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