Sunday, September 14 @ 10:00 AM—3:00 PM

North Andover High School 430 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

Visit the Bookmobile at the North Andover Merchants Association Fall Festival! The festival is being held outdoors at  the North Andover High School and features shopping, food, games, and more!

Our Bookmobile is a pop-up library on wheels where you can:

• Browse and checkout materials for adults, teens, and kids!
• Sign up for a library card
• Return or renew materials you already have checked out
• Talk to a librarian and learn about Library programs and its other services

Sunday, September 14 @ 2:00

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Rated PG-13

Runtime 2h 7m

Monday, September 15 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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! Register here.

This program is for children from birth to 18 months.

Tuesday, September 16 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Homeschool families can join us for a monthly program! Kids and teens will do an activity led by a librarian, and caregivers are encouraged to share homeschooling practices and their experiences together.

Families with homeschool students of all ages are welcome to join us!

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Tuesday, September 16 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Looking for a family book chat for your young reader?

Each month, we will read a picture book together then make a story-themed craft.

This month: “Home in a Lunchbox” by Cherry Mo.

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Wednesday, September 17 @ 9:30—11:30 AM on ZOOM

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (September 17) is LinkedIn. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.

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Wednesday, September 17 @ 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, September 17 @ 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! Register here.

This program is for children 18-36 months.

Wednesday, September 17 @ 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 alcohol ink bookmarks.

This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Register here.

Thursday, September 18 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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. Register here.

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.**

Thursday, September 18 @ 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 Wrong Way Home” by Kate O’Shaughnessy,

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.

Friday, September 19 @ 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.**