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Public Bathroom Renovation – Pardon Us During Construction

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.

2/26 Sensory Sensitivity Story Time

Thursday, February 26 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

If your child finds other story times overstimulating, this small-group story time will have a visual schedule , shorter stories, lower lighting, and fidget toys.

Registration is required. Register here.

This story time is intended for neurodivergent children.

2/26 MCBA Book Club: Legendarios: Wrath of the Rain God by Karla Arenas Valenti

Thursday, February 26 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2025-2026 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees!

If your child reads 5 titles from the list before May 2026, they can vote for their favorite!

This month: “Legendarios: Wrath of the Rain God” by Karla Arenas Valenti

Copies will be available at the Children’s Room Circulation Desk. **Please pick one up and read the book before the meeting!**

This program is for children in grades 3-7. Register here.

2/27 Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 27 @ 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.**

2/27 Pokémon Club

Friday, February 27 @ 4:00—5:00 PM

Do you like Pokémon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokémon with us!!

2/28 Adults Craft: Decoupage Jars

Saturday, February 28 @ 2:00—3:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of decoupaging yogurt jars! All materials provided, registration 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

MVLC library users have their choice of the MVLC Mobile App. The 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 »