Tuesday, May 19 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Join us for our Tuesday Evening Book Discussion every third Tuesday of the month! This month we are reading Bread of Angels by Patti Smith.

Wednesday, May 20 @ 9:30—10:30 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 (May 20) is Second Act Careers. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 30 Massachusetts public libraries.

Wednesday, May 20 @ 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, May 20 @ 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! Register here.

This program is for children 18-36 months.

Wednesday, May 20 @ 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 washi tape notebooks.

** Registration is requested **Register here

This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Thursday, May 21 @ 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.

Thursday, May 21 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

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

This month: “Four Eyes” by Rex Ogle & Dave Valeza

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.

Friday, May 22 @ 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, May 22 @ 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!!

Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25

Summer hours begin! We will be closed on weekends through Labor Day.

The default lending period in OverDrive/Libby is 14 days. Patrons have the option to select 21 days or 7 days when borrowing!

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.