Plant A Seed, Read

Summer programming begins July 6. Visit our Summer at the Stevens webpage for booklists, events, and more!

Monday, July 20 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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.

Monday, July 20 @ 3:00—4:00 PM

Students entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us on Mondays this summer to hang out and have some fun. Activities will include a mix of crafts and games. Today, we will be playing games on the Nintendo Switch!

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 4-8.

Tuesday, July 21 @ 12:00—2:00 PM

Join us for an exciting, interactive STEM-based program! Attendees will learn about achievements of historical and current women in science, technology, engineering, and math, and then complete a challenge or experiment that relates to a real-world situation.

Today’s Experiment: Elephant Toothpaste

Grades 2-5

Registration is required for each event and spots are limited!

**This program will be focused on the achievements of historical and current women in STEM, with the goal of empowering a future generation of girls in previously underrepresented fields, but everyone is welcome!**

Tuesday, July 21 @ 2:30—4:30 PM

If you’re interested in tabletop roleplay games like Dungeons & Dragons but are looking for something a little shorter, then join us! We’ll go on a different fun adventure each week. Space is limited so be sure to register!

Meeting on the following dates:

• July 28th
• August 4th
• August 11th
• July 7th
• July 14th
• July 21nd

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12. You only need to sign up for one date to participate in the series.

Tuesday, July 21 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Join us for our Tuesday Evening Book Discussion every third Tuesday of the month! This month we are reading Paradise Falls by Keith O’Brien.

From the New York Times best-selling journalist, the staggering, hidden story of an unlikely band of mothers who discovered the deadly secret of Love Canal, and exposed one of America’s most devastating environmental disasters.

Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk!

Wednesday, July 22 @ 10:30 AM—12:30 PM

Stop by the library to meet with North Andover Community Support Services –

The Community Support Services Department advances individual and community wellness and growth by providing personal support and community partnership and engagement to members of the North Andover community. Resources available include individual support and advocacy, information and referral services, and guidance through various needs.

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Wednesday, July 22 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Story time for toddlers will include songs, stories, puppets, manipulatives and more to help lay the foundation for early literacy. Time for play/socialization will be available after the program. Siblings are welcome.

Weekly sign-up necessary!

This program is for children 18-36 months.

Wednesday, July 22 @ 2:00—4:00 PM

Join us at the Stevens Memorial Library Farm to participate in a dramatic play farm!

We will have different stations set up for kids to participate in farm activities!

Ages 2-7

No registration required, but a waiting period may be necessary if traffic is high. 

Wednesday, July 22 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Bring your own photograph or use one of our recycled book pages to create a unique stitched design.

Registration is required and spots are limited!

Thursday, July 23 @ 11:00 AM—1:00 PM

Join us for a four-session series of classes designed to teach new players about the ins and outs of Dungeons and Dragons. Members of the NAHS Dungeons & Dragons club will show participants everything they need to know to get started!

Registering for the program means agreeing to attend each session on the following dates:

• July 16th
• July 23rd
• July 30th
• August 6th

Registration is required. This program is for students ages 12-16.

Thursday, July 23 @ 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’ll be making Bee Hotels.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Atkinson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brooks Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845

10x Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston, Massachusetts comes to the Atkinson Elementary Blacktop for a high energy, fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family. Come join the fun as we sing, jump, shake, laugh and go slow and fast with Music at The Blissful. Featuring songs off his new album, “Agozu”.

All ages welcome! Registration appreciated!

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

**This event is at Atkinson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brooks Rd, North Andover, MA 01845. Our setup location has changed due to construction. Please click here to view the map of parking and event space for summer 2026.**