Plant A Seed, Read

Summer programming begins July 6. Visit our Summer at the Stevens webpage for booklists, events, and more!

Monday, July 27 @ 3:00—4:00 PM

Students entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us on Mondays this summer to hang out and have some fun. Activities will include a mix of crafts and games. Today, we will be making Pokemon Terrariums.

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 4-8.

Tuesday, July 28 @ 12:00—2:00 PM

Join us for an exciting, interactive STEM-based program! Attendees will learn about achievements of historical and current women in science, technology, engineering, and math, and then complete a challenge or experiment that relates to a real-world situation.

Today’s Experiment: Spaghetti Skyscrapers

Grades 2-5

Registration is required for each event and spots are limited!

**This program will be focused on the achievements of historical and current women in STEM, with the goal of empowering a future generation of girls in previously underrepresented fields, but everyone is welcome!**

Tuesday, July 28 @ 2:00—3:00 PM

Join us to play Pollinator Bingo! Our Bingo cards are filled with examples of pollinators and the things they need to help crops and flowers grow!

Prizes will be awarded for Bingos.

Ages 4+. 

No registration required. Drop in and play a game (or several!) of Pollinator Bingo!

Tuesday, July 28 @ 2:30—4:30 PM

If you’re interested in tabletop roleplay games like Dungeons & Dragons but are looking for something a little shorter, then join us! We’ll go on a different fun adventure each week. Space is limited so be sure to register!

Meeting on the following dates:

• July 28th
• August 4th
• August 11th
• July 7th
• July 14th
• July 21nd

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12. You only need to sign up for one date to participate in the series.

Tuesday, July 28 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Design your own unique terrarium using a Mason jar! All materials provided.

Wednesday, July 29 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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.

Wednesday, July 29 @ 10:30 AM—12:30 PM

Stop by the library to meet with North Andover Community Support Services –

The Community Support Services Department advances individual and community wellness and growth by providing personal support and community partnership and engagement to members of the North Andover community. Resources available include individual support and advocacy, information and referral services, and guidance through various needs.

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Wednesday, July 29 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Join us as we make a unique floral arrangement that you’ll be proud to bring home and display. The arrangement will be very beginner-friendly, and everyone will go home with a lovely bouquet.

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 30 @ 2:00—3:00 PM

It’s time to get creative! We’ll have a new and fun craft each week for you to make and take home. This week we’ll be making Perler Bead Cactus Plants.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 30 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil recycling. Observe live earthworms with magnifiers!

All ages welcome! Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated!

*Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on during this outdoor event!*

Thursday, July 30 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Learn all about foraging with Emily Makrez of F-Word Farm!

F-Word Farm is an Earth centered farm that practices organic, no-till farming focused on building eco-systems & soil.

Friday, July 31 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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.

Weekly sign-up necessary!

This program is for children 3-5 years old.

**REGISTRATION UPDATE: Please only register the 3-5 year old child who will be participating in the CRAFT after story time! Younger siblings are absolutely welcome, but do not need to be registered if they are not participating in the CRAFT.**