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5/18 Make-It Monday: Book Buttons

Monday, May 18th, 2026

Monday, May 18 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Kids can unleash their creativity with a monthly craft. In May we’ll be making book buttons!

This program is for kids in grades K-5.

Registration is required and spots are limited! Register here.

5/19 Homeschool Hangout

Monday, May 18th, 2026

Tuesday, May 19 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Homeschool families can join us for a monthly program! Kids and teens will do an activity led by a librarian, and caregivers are encouraged to share homeschooling practices and their experiences together.

Families with homeschool students of all ages are welcome to join us!

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

5/19 Tuesday Evening Book Discussion: Bread of Angels

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/20 VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/20 North Andover Community Support Services

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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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5/20 Toddler Time

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/20 Teen Crafternoon: Washi Tape Notebooks

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/21 Sensory Sensitive Story Time

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/21 MCBA Book Club: “Four Eyes” by Rex Ogle & Dave Valeza

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.

5/22 Preschool Story Time

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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.**

5/22 Pokémon Club

Monday, May 18th, 2026

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!!

5/23 – 5/25 Closed for Memorial Day

Monday, May 18th, 2026

Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25

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