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Plant A Seed, Read
Summer programming begins July 6. Visit our Summer at the Stevens webpage for booklists, events, and more!
New and Noteworthy
7/8 Toddler Time
Wednesday, July 8 @ 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.
This program is for children 18-36 months.
7/8 North Andover Community Support Services
Wednesday, July 8 @ 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.
7/8 Egg Drop Challenge
Wednesday, July 8 @ 3:00—4:00 PM
Can YOU use provided materials to build a contraption that will keep an egg safe when dropped from a high distance? Join us to find out!
This is a STEM challenge, no materials will be going home.
Grades K-5
Registration required and spots are limited.
7/8 Needlefelting with Pop Up Art School
Wednesday, July 8 @ 6:30—8:30 PM
Using colorful wool and a special barbed needle you will sculpt a fun green carnivorous plant complete with fangs and a bright red tongue, all rooted in a real terra-cotta pot. This playful needle felting project is a great introduction to a unique, tactile craft and results in a finished piece that’s equal parts quirky, cute, and display-worthy.
Program run by Pop Up Art School.
Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12.
7/9 Mornings at the Library for All Abilities
Thursday, July 9 @ 10:30—11:30 AM
Join us every month for a different activity. This month we will be making firework art with toilet paper tubes and straws!
This activity is for adults. Adult day groups welcome.
7/9 Teen Crafternoon: Butterfly Garland
Thursday, July 9 @ 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 Butterfly Garlands.
7/9 Beginning Chapter Book Chat
Thursday, July 9 @ 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: “Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden” by Saadia Faruqi
Books available at the Children’s Room circulation desk.
This program is for grades K and up.
7/9 Flying High Dogs @ Atkinson Elementary Blacktop
Thursday, July 9 @ 6:00—7:00 PM
Atkinson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brooks Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845
High Flying, Dynamic & Thrilling! Mike and his 4 flying high frisbee dogs are the #1 dog entertainment act in the world! The show is guaranteed to entertain & thrill crowds of all ages! The heavy volume of audience participation is what sets us apart any other dog act.
All ages welcome! Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated!
*Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on during this outdoor event!*
7/10 Preschool Story Time
Friday, July 10 @ 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.
7/10 Teen Game Day: Jackbox Games
Friday, July 10 @ 1:00—2:30 PM
On Friday it’s time to party and play some games. Today we will be playing some Jackbox party games. Please bring a cell phone or tablet with you!
Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12.
7/10 LEGO Club
Friday, July 10 @ 4:00—5:00 PM
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!