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10/18-10/20 Fall Book Sale

Friday, October 18th – Sunday, October 20th 
The Friends’ Fall Book Sale is coming up! The Book Sale will be held at the North Andover Senior Center at 481 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845.

Friday, October 18th from 5pm-8pm | Saturday, October 19th from 9am-4pm | Sunday, October 20th from 11am-3pm

Weekend Hours Resume

We are open Saturdays from 10am-5pm and Sundays from 1pm-5pm.

More information about our regular and holiday hours can be found here.

NEW Tech Help Hours

Do you have a new phone, tablet or other device? Or, one you would like learn more about it? Tech Help is now available on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am and 6pm – 7pm

Please register on our online calendar. Meet in the library Reading Room for personalized technology assistance. Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions! Continued »

10/15 Teen Open Nintendo Switch Play

Tuesday, October 15th from 2:30PM-5PM

Drop on in and play some of your favorite games on the Nintendo Switch. Play against other teens and see who is the ultimate winner! This program is for students in grades 6-12. No registration is required. Just drop in!

10/15 Tuesday Evening Book Discussion: Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts

Tuesday, October 15th from 7PM-8PM

Join us for our Tuesday Evening Book Discussion! This month we are reading Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk!  Continued »

10/16 Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16th from 10:30AM-11AM

Story time for toddlers will include songs, stories, puppets, manipulatives and more to help lay the foundation for early literacy. Time for play/socialization will be available after the program. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 18-36 months.

10/16 Teen Crafternoon

Wednesday, October 16th from 3:30PM-4:30PM

If you’re the creative sort, drop in and try a new craft each month. This month we will make marbleized pencilsThis program is for students in grades 6-12.

10/16 Stitching Circle

Wednesday, October 16th from 7PM-8PM

A drop-in social group for stitchers of all kinds- whether you knit, crochet, or sew, please stop by and craft with us! Bring supplies you no longer want or need for the destash table.  All skill levels welcome! Stitching Circle is every third Wednesday of the month. 

10/17 Sensory Sensitive Story Time

Thursday, October 17th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

If your little one finds other story times overstimulating, this small-group story time will have a visual schedule, shorter stories, lower lighting, and fidget toys for little hands to explore while listening. Note: to provide the best possible experience,  this story time will be capped at 12 children and their caregivers.  Registration is required. This story time is intended for neurodivergent children ages 0-5.

10/17 MCBA Book Club: “BenBee and the Teacher Griefer” by K.A. Holt

Thursday, October 17th from 4PM-5PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees! If your child reads 5 of the nominees by May, they are able to vote for their favorite to win the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award.  In October, we are reading “BenBee and the Teacher Greifer” by K.A Holt. Copies will be available at the Children’s Room Circulation Desk. Please pick one up and read the book before the meeting! This program is for students in grades 3-7. Registration is appreciated but not required. 

10/18 Preschool Story Time

Friday, October 18th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Preschoolers can join us on Friday mornings for their very own Story Time! We will use stories, songs, felt boards and more to help your child to develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills. Siblings are welcome. This week’s theme is: Pumpkins! Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 3-5 years old.

10/18 Pokemon Club

Friday, October 18th from 4PM-5PM **New Time**

Do you like Pokemon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokemon with us!! **Please note the time of this program has changed!** This program is for children in grades K-5. No registration required, just drop in!

10/19 Pajamatime

Saturday, October 19th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Families can join us for a lazy Saturday morning story time! We will read stories, color, and wake ourselves up slowly for the day. Pajamas are encouraged! Sign-up necessary!

10/20 Sunday Movie: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

Sunday, October 20th from 2PM-4PM

Join us on Sunday at the Stevens for a weekly movie! This week we’re watching Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13). Continued »