Stevens Memorial Library

Brian Sheehy, North Andover High School, shares his experiences touring World War I battlefields and cemeteries as one of 18 U.S. teachers in the National History Day’s Memoralizing the Fallen program.  Hear the eulogy he delivered for Lawrence’s Philip O’Connell.  *** A North Andover Reads program ***

Wed., Oct. 16 at 7:00 pm (more…)

Join family, friends, and neighbors to read, watch, listen, and gather during North Andover Reads, Oct. 1 to Nov. 21. This year’s theme Service – In Their Footsteps celebrates the many people who served in World Wars I and II as soldiers, nurses, ambulance drivers, code breakers, phone operators and more. Learn about them as we recognize service, part of North Andover’s R.A.I.S.E. initiative.  Information is online on the Library’s website Calendar and North Andover Reads nak12.net/NAReads. Brochures are available at the Library, or call Reference at extension 42016.

All events are free, all are welcome. Please check if registration is required.

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Join us for Sunday at the Stevens this month as part of North Andover Reads.  All programs are free, all are welcome, no registration is required. Monthly schedules are available at the Reference Desk, ext. 42016. Upcoming Sundays are:

October 13: In Search of History: Navajo Code Talkers
2:00 pm  Documentary. Not Rated.
Hear interviews with surviving World War II Navajo soldiers describe their vital contribution, weaving their native language into an unbreakable code.

October 20: They Shall Not Grow Old
2:00 pm R (2018) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7905466/
A documentary by Peter Jackson about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war. There will be a discussion after the screening with light refreshments.

October 27: Small Planet Dancers perform: The Greatest Generation – A Tribute to the Heroes of WWII
2:00 pm at the NAHS Gym
This program honors the American people during World War II. It incorporates the history of the war through dance routines set to Big Band music & performed in authentic military costumes & 1940’s dress.  Included are reading about the unsung heroes of the war.

Thank you to the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library, the Stevens Memorial Library Board of Trustees, and the North Andover Public Schools for their support.

Reading to a child is one of the most powerful ways to boost their skills. The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps a child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge — all important skills that help prepare a child for learning to read and entering kindergarten. Join us at Stevens for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading incentive program for children ages birth to 5 years. Visit the Children’s Room to get more information about the program and check out some books. If you read just 3 books a day you will reach the 1,000 books goal in one year!

Calling all knitters and those who want to learn. Drop-in and join other knitting enthusiasts at the Library any Wednesday evening. (more…)