The Library’s much needed public bathrooms renovation has begun after nearly 3 years planning. View “Before” pictures, see the planned improvements, or follow construction on our Library Project webpage:  https://stevensmemlib.libguides.com/publicbathrooms/home.  This is an opportunity to both modernize and introduce efficiencies. The much needed improvement is made possible through the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Thursday, January 15 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Is your child just starting to read Chapter Books? Are they working on building reading and comprehension skills? Join us for our Beginning Chapter Book Chat!

This month:  “Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue” by Paula Harrison

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Books available at the Children’s Room circulation desk.

This program is for grades K and up.

Friday, January 16 @ 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.**

Friday, January 16 @ 2:30—3:30 PM

Kids of all ages can join us for BINGO! Drop in between 2:30 and 3:30 pm to play a game and win a prize.

Caregivers must attend with their child(ren).

Saturday, January 17 @ 2:00—4:00 PM

Families can join us for board and card games! Play a favorite or learn a new game together!

Ages 4+.

No registration required, just drop in!

Sunday, January 18 @ 2:00PM

Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures.

Rated R

1hr 49min

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 »

The default lending period in OverDrive/Libby is 14 days. Patrons have the option to select 21 days or 7 days when borrowing!

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 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

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

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 »