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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.

8/7 Teen Crafternoon: Mini Foosball Tables

Thursday, August 7 @ 2:00—3:00 PM

It’s time to get creative! We’ll have a new and fun craft each week for you to make and take home. This week we will be making mini foosball tables.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12. Register here.

8/7 Kids Nonfiction Book Club: A Kid’s Guide to the Night Sky by John A. Read

Thursday, August 7 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

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 the sky above us in “A Kid’s Guide to the Night Sky: A Simple Way to Explore the Universe” by John A. Read.

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Books available at the Children’s Room desk.

This program is for students in grades 2-5.

8/7 WildKat Hoops @ Atkinson Blacktop

Thursday, August 7 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

We’re thrilled to invite you to the most awesome kids’ hula hoop event of the year! It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic! Hooping helps your child through joy-inducing movement explorations designed to promote healthy bodies and minds.

Ages 4+ Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated! Register here.

*Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on during this outdoor event!*

8/7 Kombucha & Wild Soda with F Word Farm

Thursday, August 7 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Learn the science behind fermentation, including benefits to our health, and see examples of kombucha and wild soda.

Registration Required – Register Here.

8/8 Preschool Story Time

Friday, August 8 @ 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! This program is for children 3-5 years old. Register here.

**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.**

8/8 Game Day: Nintendo Switch

Friday, August 8 @ 1:00—2:30 PM

On Friday, it’s time to party and play some games. We’ll be switching things up each week to play a variety of competitive games. Today we will be playing Nintendo Switch games.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12. Register here.

8/8 LEGO Club

Friday, August 8 @ 4:00—5:00 PM

Do you like LEGO? Want to hang out with other people who do? We will meet every other week this summer 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!

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 »

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.