Join us for the Friends of Stevens Memorial Library Spring Book Sale!

Location: North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St, North Andover

Friday, 5/16: 5 PM – 8 PM

Saturday, 5/17: 9 AM – 4 PM

Sunday, 5/18: 11 AM – 3 PM

Fill a bag for 1 low price! There will be a selection of some very special books which are individually priced between $2 and $10 – but for all others, you can fill a bag we provide with all the books, movies, music you can fit for just $15 on Friday and Saturday, and $12 on Sunday! For more information, visit the Friends of Stevens Memorial Library website.

Please no donations from May 1 – May 23

Wednesday, May 14th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

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.

Cancelled – Wednesday, May 14th 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 cd suncatchers. This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Wednesday, May 14th 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 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 

Thursday, May 15th from 4PM-4:45PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees! Voting for this year is over, but we are reading one more title before next years nominees are announced! In May, we are reading “The One Thing You’d Save” by Linda Sue Park. Copies will be available at the Children’s Room Circulation Desk. **Please pick one up and read the book before the meeting!** Registration is appreciated!

Friday, May 16th 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: Emotions! Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 3-5 years old.

Friday, May 16th from 4PM-5PM

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!! This program is for children in grades K-5.

Saturday, May 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. Registration is required. This story time is intended for neurodivergent children ages 0-5. **Note: to provide the best possible experience, this story time will be capped at 12 children and their caregivers.

Saturday, May 17th from 2PM-3PM

Join us for some Saturday afternoon crafting: Beaded Plants! Make yourself a forever plant out of beads. Registration required! Continued »

Monday, May 19th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

This infant lapsit program will provide early literacy opportunities for caregivers and babies through a story time with interactive song, movement, and fingerplay. After the program, babies and adults will have time to play and socialize. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children from birth to 18 months.

Monday, May 19th from 4PM-4:45PM

Kids can unleash their creativity with a monthly craft. In May we’ll be making bubble paint flowers! This program is for kids in grades K-5! Registration is required and spots are limited!

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 »