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Public Bathroom Renovation – Pardon Us During Construction

The Library’s much needed public bathrooms renovation has begun after nearly 3 years planning. View “Before” pictures, see the planned improvements, or follow construction on our Library Project webpage:  https://stevensmemlib.libguides.com/publicbathrooms/home.  This is an opportunity to both modernize and introduce efficiencies. The much needed improvement is made possible through the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan.

4/15 Teen Crafternoon: Fairy Doors

Wednesday, April 15 @ 3:30—4:30 PM

If you’re the creative sort, drop in and try a new craft each month.

This month we will make fairy doors.

This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is requested but not required. Register here.

4/16 Sensory Sensitive Story Time

Thursday, April 16 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

If your child finds other story times overstimulating, this small-group story time will have a visual schedule , shorter stories, lower lighting, and fidget toys.

Registration is required. Register here.

This story time is intended for neurodivergent children.

4/16 MCBA Book Club: The Swifts by Beth Lincoln

Thursday, April 16 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2025-2026 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees!

If your child reads 5 titles from the list before May 2026, they can vote for their favorite!

This month: “The Swifts” by Beth Lincoln.

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 children in grades 3-7. Register here.

4/17 Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 17 @ 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! Register here.

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.**

4/17 Story Solvers

Friday, April 17 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

In this STEM program, we’ll explore real-life, hands-on solutions to story book problems!

This program is for students in grades 2-5.

Registration is required. Register here.

4/18 Family Story Time

Saturday, April 18 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Families can join us for a special Saturday story time! All ages are welcome. We will read some stories, sing songs, and provide some activities for families to do together after the program.

**Registration is required and spots are limited!** Register here

4/19 Sunday Movie: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

Sunday, April 19@ 2:00 PM

One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and unleashing a horror hidden for decades.

Rated PG-13

1hr 44min

4/20 CLOSED

Monday, April 20

We are closed for Patriots’ Day.

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 available on Wednesdays from 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 »

OverDrive/Libby Lending Period

The default lending period in OverDrive/Libby is 14 days. Patrons have the option to select 21 days or 7 days when borrowing!

MVLC Mobile App: Apple & Android available

MVLC library users have their choice of the MVLC Mobile App. The iOS version is available to download from the Apple App Store  or the MVLC Mobile App Android version and may be downloaded from the Google Play Store.  Users who have set up the previous mobile app on their devices will need to uninstall the old app and then go to the appropriate store to download the new app.