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4/30 Family Movie: Shrek (2001)

Wednesday, April 30th from 2:30PM-4:00PM

Join us for a Family Movie on this North Andover Public Schools early release day! Shrek (2001). Rated PG. | Run time: 1 hour 30 min. | No registration necessary, just drop in! Caregivers must attend with their child(ren).

5/1 Kids Nonfiction Book Club: Who Was Maria Tallchief? by Catherine Gourley

Thursday, May 1st from 4PM-4:45PM

Like reading about things that are real and true? Are facts and information on your favorite thing to read about? Join us for our Kids Nonfiction Book Chat! This month we are learning about a famous Native American ballerina with “Who Was Maria Tallchief?” by Catherine Gourley. Registration is appreciated! Books available at the Children’s Room desk. This program is for students in grades 2-5.

5/2 Preschool Story Time

Friday, May 2nd from 10:30AM-11:30AM

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. This week’s theme is: Hats! **Please wear any kind of hat to Story Time!** Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 3-5 years old.

5/2 LEGO Club

Friday, May 2nd from 4PM-5PM

Do you like LEGO? Want to hang out with other people who do? Once a month we will meet for LEGO Club! The library will provide LEGO bricks to build with and challenges if you need some inspiration! Ages 4+ please. No registration required, just drop in! *Please don’t bring any of your own LEGO so they don’t get mixed up with the library LEGO bricks*

5/4 Sunday Movie: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Sunday, May 4th from 2PM-4:20PM

Join us for a Sunday Movie! This week we’re watching Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005). Continued »

5/5 Books & Babies

Monday, May 5th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

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! This program is for children from birth to 18 months.

5/6 Tween Graphic Novel Chat: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Tuesday, May 6th from 4PM-5PM

If you’re a fan of graphic novels and comics then this is the group for you. Chat with fellow fans about a new book each month. This month we will be discussing Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein & Douglas Holgate. Registration is required. This program is for students in grades 4-8.

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 now available on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am and 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 »

Now available: Chromebooks for in-library use

You can now check-out one of our Chromebook to use anywhere within the library!

Chromebooks are available for check-out at the reference desk. 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