What do I do? Donate a pair of new pajamas, sizes for infants to age 12, at the Library before February 29th. And, be sure to come to some of the Library’s special pajama-themed events, like Sarah’s “Pajama Jam” music show during February school vacation.

Older children’s sizes are especially needed.  All donations go to Cradles to Crayons, a Massachusetts non-profit organization, to distribute them.

Each year, Cradles to Crayons provides more than 50,000 local children with the necessities they need to be safe, warm and ready to learn. New pajamas are an essential part of this process. Thanks to schools, libraries, and other organizations, last year’s pajama drive collected 9,000 pairs of pajamas.

For more information about Cradles to Crayons, see their website: www.CradlestoCrayons.org

Check at the Main Circulation Desk for a copy of the book.

For more about the book, see the author’s website:  www.jamieford.com/my-debut-novel-from-ballantine/

For more information about the book discussion, contact Marie at 978-688-9505, ext. 42018 or email mmcandrew-taylor@mvlc.org

The Book Discussion Group meets in the Reeve Room, inside the Children’s Room.

Free.  Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting library programming.

Sponsored and facilitated by the Greater Lawrence Community Partnerships (GLCPC) for Children Family Network, the Playgroup meets every Monday morning from 10:30 - 12:30.

Free.  In the Reeve Room located inside the Children’s Room. The instructor is bilingual.

The parent / caregiver stays with the child.

GLCPC Family Network periodically offers family support and leadership programs, such as prenatal classes, young parent groups, and parent education workshops.

For more information about the GLCPC Family Network, visit their website  www.GreaterLawrenceCPC.org or call 978-722-2576.

Tues., Feb. 7 at 7 pm

Wed., Feb. 8 at 10 am

Category: political drama.  Minutes 101.  Rated: R  (2011)

Internet search Phrase:   imdb clooney ryan campaign

Then, click on the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) link.

Reference Desk:  978-688-9505  ext. 42016

For more information, please come into the Children’s Room or call 978-688-9505, ext 42010.

Registration is required for the following series:

Pre-school Story Time (weekly)

group 1: Tuesdays at 10:30 - 11:15 am

group 2: Thursdays at 10:30 - 11:15 am

Children must be 3 1/2, but not yet in Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Story Time (weekly)   Wednesday 3:30 - 4 pm

1st & 2nd Grade Story Time (weekly)   Thursday  3:30 - 4 pm

3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Book Clubs (4th Tuesday of the month)

Join Mrs. S and your friends for stimulating discussions each month. Help choose the next book to read.

School Vacation and Early Release Days

The above story times are not held during school vacations or on an early release day.

The Library does plan special events for these days, like a drop-in movie, drop-in craft workshop, and special visitors. Watch the Library website or sign up for the Library announcements email for details.

For children, up to 5 years old.  A parent or caregiver stays with the child.

Free.  Everyone is welcome.  No registration is required.

10:30- 11:00 am  Come to the Children’s Room for location.

Thanks to the North Andover branch of the Stoneham Savings Bank for this program.

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For more information on this and other green topics, contact the North Andover Sustainability Committee at

recycle@townofnorthandover.com

This month, the Library is featuring Issues and Controversies in American History. With Issues and Controversies in American History, history comes to life not as a mere recitation of names and dates, but as a series of turning points where the future hung in the balance and opinions raged on all sides. This database builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought. Each in-depth exploration delivers dynamic, concise, and balanced reporting that provides the background, outcomes, and contemporary points of view for the major topics in every American history curriculum. IN-HOME & IN-LIBRARY USE