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7/16 Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, July 16 @ 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 felt succulents.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

7/16 MCBA Book Club

Thursday, July 16 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2026-2027 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees!

This month: “Isabel in Bloom” by Mae Respicio

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.

7/16 Wildlife Encounters @ Atkinson Elementary Blacktop

Thursday, July 16 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Come see the 7 live animals visiting the this year from the Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center!

Wanna know what animals Wildlife Encounters will be bringing? You’ve got to attend the event to find out!

Ages 4+! Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated!

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

7/17 Preschool Story Time

Friday, July 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!

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.**

7/17 Teen Game Day: Nintendo Switch

Friday, July 17 @ 1:00—2:30 PM

On Friday it’s time to party and play some games. Today we will be playing games on the Nintendo Switch.

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

7/17 Pokémon Club

Friday, July 17 @ 4:00—5:00 PM

Do you like Pokémon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokémon with us!!

Summer at the Stevens 2026

Plant A Seed, Read

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

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.

OverDrive Log-in update

OverDrive now asks MVLC library patrons to enter their Library Card PIN when logging into the Libby app or on the OverDrive website. If you are not sure of your PIN or need assistance, please contact the Circulation Desk for assistance.   Call 978-688-9505 or email: stevens-circulation@northandoverma.gov

Stevens 24×7: read & listen from wherever …

Enjoy the many digital resources available to you using your Stevens library card, an internet connection, and a tablet, phone, laptop, or PC.  Use OverDrive for books, Freegal for music, or click on E-library on www.StevensMemLib.org to find more: magazines, newspapers,  encyclopedias, and language courses. Keep scrolling to find cooking and recipes, hobbies and crafts instructions, or instruction through self-paced video lessons from music and artistic professionals. How to find or use questions: email: smlRefServices@NorthAndoverMA.gov