Sunday, February 1 @ 2:00PM

ids and their families can join us to watch “Jungle Cruise” (2021)!

Run time: 2 hours 7 minutes. Rating: PG-13

No need to register, just drop in!

Monday, February 2 @ 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! Register here.

This program is for children from birth to 18 months.

Monday, February 2 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

A book club for teens, aimed at highlighting the various books being challenged or banned across the country.

This month we will be reading Drama by Reina Telgemeier.

This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Register here.

Wednesday, February 4 @ 9:30—11:30 AM on ZOOM

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!

This week’s topic (February 4) is Career Story & Elevator Pitch. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 30 Massachusetts public libraries.

Wednesday, February 4 @ 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, February 4

10:15—11:15 AM Register here

11:30 AM—12:30 PM Register here

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, February 4 @ 3:30—4:30 PM

If you’re the creative sort, drop in and try a new craft each month.

This month we will make shrinky dinks!

This program is for students in grades 4-8. Registration requested. Register here.

Wednesday, February 4 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Come discuss the cookbook Shorts by Christopher Kimball!

“In the kitchen, brevity is brilliant. Short recipes are the ones cooks remember best—not only because they’re simple to make and easy to repeat, but because they are boiled down to their elemental beauty and charm.

In Milk Street Shorts, Christopher Kimball and his team of cooks and editors have developed a repertoire of nearly 150 genius recipes that are casual, improvisational, and fun. These recipes are not just short—they’re bolder, better cooking because they’re short. Their essential cleverness gives them power that does not require long ingredient lists or all-day cooking.

And every recipe packs a punch—throw-it-together meals like “Nothing Soup,” Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles, and Five-Ingredient Pork and Kimchi Stew, snacks and side dishes like Sunflower Hummus, Crispy Spiced Chickpeas, and Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes, and smart ways to use your oven, like Reverse-Sear Pork Loin, Skillet Lasagna, and Two-Hour Turkey. Recipes are organized by simplicity—Short, Shorter, and Shortest—with chapters including skillet suppers, sheet-pan tray bakes, and weeknight desserts like Clementine Blender Cake.”

Stop by reference to pick up a copy. Cookbook Club is the first Wednesday of every month.

Thursday, February 5 @ 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 different types of chickens with “Chickenology”  Barbara Sandri and Francesco Giubbilini.

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Books available at the Children’s Room desk.

This program is for students in grades 2-5.

Thursday, February 5 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Caregivers and teachers, join us to learn about setting the foundation for reading success with your children.

Miss Megan will teach about the 6 major skills of Emergent Literacy, and provide activities and examples of how you as a caregiver can strengthen these skills with your young children.

**Children 5 and under are welcome to attend and participate in the literacy strengthening activities.**

Registration is required and spots are limited. Register here.

Friday, February 6 @ 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, February 6 @ 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!