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10/7 Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65

Tuesday, October 7 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Need help understanding your Medicare health insurance options?  Join us for a presentation and discussion led by Heather Hurd, a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative.

Topics include:

  • Medicare and Medicare Parts A and B
  • Medicare enrollment timeline
  • Medigap plans that supplement Medicare coverage
  • Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs
  • Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
  • Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA.

Register here.

10/8 North Andover Community Support Services

Wednesday, October 8 @ 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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10/8 Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 8 @ 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.

10/8 Tween Crafternoon: Ghost Wall Art

Wednesday, October 8 @ 4:00—5:00 PM

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

This month we will make ghost wall art.

This program is for students in grades 4-8. Register here.

10/8 Stitching Circle

Wednesday, October 8 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

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. 

10/10 Preschool Story Time

Friday, October 10 @ 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.**

10/10 Story Solvers

Friday, October 10 @ 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.

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 now

MVLC library users now have their choice of the MVLC Mobile App 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