New and Noteworthy

Previous Image
Next Image

info heading

info content

Summer Hours 2025

Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 9 pm, Friday 10 am – 6 pm.
E-books & E-audiobooks, E-Library & music are available 24×7 with your Library Card.
Email: smlrefservices@northandoverma.gov Staff will respond when available.

8/26 – 8/28 Historic Entrance Closed

Tuesday, August 26 – Thursday, August 28

Historic Front Entrance Closed for Historic Doors Resealing. The lower level Greene Street Entrance will be open during the work.

ALL AGES BOOKMARK CONTEST

September is Library Card Sign Up Month and we are celebrating with an all ages bookmark contest! Submit your entry for a chance to win and have your bookmark printed professionally and available at the library for patrons to take!

Submit your entry for a chance to win and have your bookmark printed professionally and available at the library for patrons to take!

Entries due: Friday 9/12/25

Winners announced: Week of 9/14/25

Entry forms available at the Information Services, Teen and Children’s desks, or download the entry form here.

8/27 Stitching Circle

Wednesday, August 27 @ 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. 

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

Employment Support: searching, resume prep, interview skills and more

Visit the Employment Support page to assist in job searches, resume prep, and career and business development. The page is accessible at home, all you need is your library card number and pin. Check out the page by clicking here. Continued »

Don’t have a library card? Sign-up now!

Don’t have a library card? Visit the Library during its open hours or send an email to Stevens-Circulation@northandoverma.gov . Include your full name, North Andover address, and a phone number.  A library staff member will respond when available to get you started using the Library’s many resources.

Reading Recommendations

Not sure what to read next? Fill out a Reader Request for personalized book recommendations, for all ages. Indicate your preferred format: print and audiobooks, e-books and e-audiobooks. You should receive a follow up within 2 days and provide you with at least 3 titles.