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!
Looking for a family book chat for your young reader?
Each month, we will read a picture book together then make a story-themed craft.
This month: “Home in a Lunchbox” by Cherry Mo.
Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.
This week’s topic (September 17) is LinkedIn. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.
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.
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.
If you’re the creative sort, drop in and try a new craft each month.
This month we will make alcohol ink bookmarks.
This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Register here.
If your little one finds other story times overstimulating, this small-group story time will have a visual schedule, shorter stories, lower lighting, and fidget toys for little hands to explore while listening.
Registration is required. Register here.
This story time is intended for neurodivergent children ages 0-5.
**Note: to provide the best possible experience, this story time will be capped at 12 children and their caregivers.**
Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2025-2026 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees!
If your child reads 5 titles from the list before May 2026, they can vote for their favorite!
This month: “The Wrong Way Home” by Kate O’Shaughnessy,
Copies will be available at the Children’s Room Circulation Desk. **Please pick one up and read the book before the meeting!**
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.**
The default lending period in OverDrive/Libby is 14 days. Patrons have the option to select 21 days or 7 days when borrowing!
OverDrive now asks MVLC library patrons to enter their Library Card PIN when logging into the Libby app or on the OverDrive website. If you are not sure of your PIN or need assistance, please contact the Circulation Desk for assistance. Call 978-688-9505 or email: stevens-circulation@northandoverma.gov
During summer hours, please pick up weekend passes the preceding Friday.
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