Stevens Memorial Library

7/29, Thurs.: NAHS Summer Reading : 1984 & Great Gatsby

stevens — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:27:56 +0000

This Thursday’s North Andover High School summer reading book discussions are 1984 and The Great Gatbsy. Did we mention pizza and door prizes?

Attend a book discussion (1 time, for 1 hour) and leave prepared to write a great paper or answer all those questions when you’re back in class.

Attendees in the Stevens Summer Reading program earn 5 extra drawing tickets?

RSVP appreciated to help plan quantities of pizza, but drop-ins are also welcome. Contact Marie McAndrew-Taylor at the Circulation Desk, email: MMcAndrew-Taylor@mvlc.org or call 978-688-9505, ext. 42018.

7-29 at 2:00 pm 1984 (10th grade)

7-29 at 4:00 pm Great Gatsby (11th grade)

These summer reading events are FREE; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Lower library entrance & building-bookdrop closed during walkway repairs

stevens — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:42:20 +0000

During construction, please use the historic, main entrance to the Library.

Please use the metal bookdrops which have been moved to closer to the street temporarily; do not attempt to use the building-bookdrop.

If you need assistance, please call the Library at 978-688-9505, extension 42017.

For everyone’s safety, please do not go through or around the construction area.

When construction is complete, the new walkway and stairs will be much safer.

NAHS Summer Reading Book Discussions (with pizza)

stevens — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:20:46 +0000

North Andover High School students have to read during the summer. Attend a book discussion (1 time, for 1 hour) and leave prepared to write a great paper or answer all those questions when you’re back in class. Did we mention pizza and door prizes?

Or, that attendees in the Stevens Summer Reading program earn 5 extra drawing tickets?

Times (Thursdays) and Titles

7-22 at 5:00 pm Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl (9th grade)

7-29 at 2:00 pm 1984 (10th grade)

7-29 at 4:00 pm Great Gatsby (11th grade)

8-05 at 2:30 pm The Alchemist (12th grade)

8-12 at 4:30 pm Montana 1948 (11th grade)

8-19 at 4:30 pm The Glass Castle (11 grade)

8-26 at 6:30 pm The Source (12th grade)

These summer reading events are FREE; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Wearable Art: Reconstructed Jewelry and Necktie Belts

stevens — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:17:41 +0000

Here’s a chance to make wearable art for yourself or to give as a gift. Recycle earrings, brooches and necklaces or turn neckties into belts, your one-of-a-kind accessories.

Just drop-in, no registration is necessary. The Library will have supplies on hand for you to use, but if you’d like, bring along neckties or jewelry of your own. Did we mention there are snacks and door prizes?

Mon., Aug. 2 drop in any time between 3 and 5 pm

in the Community Meeting Room

These programs are for teens and tweens: ages 12 and up.

This “Go Green” summer reading event is FREE; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Neckties and Jewelry needed

stevens — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:16:06 +0000

Here’s a chance to clean out the necktie rack or jewelry drawer. Upcoming teen craft programs will be recycling them into new wearable art. So, if there’s a necktie you’ll never wear, a lone earring, a brooch that won’t stay pinned or that necklace from Great-Aunt Somebody, drop it into the Teen Craft Collection Box at the Library.

The collection box is near the Main Circulation Desk on the top floor. Feel free to share this message with others; the more materials the greater the results.

This “Go Green” summer reading event is FREE; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Wed., Aug. 4: Habitat Is Where It’s At - additional times

stevens — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:13:23 +0000

By popular demand, 2 more sessions of Habitat Is Where It’s At are available. From steaming deserts to lush rain forests, explore habitats around the world with Pete Money. Using museum mounts, video-microscopy, and real artifacts, discover how plants and animals adapt to survive.

REGISTRATION is REQUIRED.

For ages 6 and up (Parents may stay if space allows.)

Wed., Aug. 4 at 4:30 pm

Wed., Aug. 4 at 6:00 pm

Signup in the Children’s Room or phone 978-688-9505, extension 4.

Location: Community Meeting Room

This “Go Green” summer reading event is Free; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Movie Time at the Library

stevens — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:10:53 +0000

The Tuesday / Wednesday movie schedule is back. Tuesday nights are July 20, July 27, and Aug. 3. The same film is shown on Wednesday mornings: July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4.

Pick up a copy of the movie schedule with movie titles and other details at the Reference Desk or call 978-688-9505 ext. 42017.

Tuesdays: July 20 at 6:30 pm, July 27 at 6 pm, and Aug. 3 at 7 pm.

Wednesdays: July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4; all Wednesday movies start at 10 am.

These summer events are FREE; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Drop-in Stories: “Shade Trees and Little Acorns” July 12 through Aug. 16

stevens — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:25:29 +0000

Join us for one, any or all of this summer’s drop-in “Go Green” storytimes; no registration is required.

Shade Tree Storytime

Kindergarten: Mondays at 1 pm

1st & 2nd Graders: Mondays at 1:30 pm

Little Acorns Storytime

Preschool Mondays at 6:30 pm

PJs welcome for Little Acorns

Mondays: July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 9, 16

Please meet in the Children’s Room. If the weather is nice, stories will be outside under a real tree. (Tarps are available on which to sit or bring your own blanket.)

These events are Free; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Drop-in “Trash to Crafts”: July 9 through Aug. 20

stevens — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:03:27 +0000

Turn leftover supplies and “trash” (recycled materials) into art, family treasures, musical instruments, and a Trash Totem Pole. Join us for one, any or all of these “Go Green” craft days; no registration is necessary.

Friday, July 9 at 1 - 2 pm

Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20 at 9:30 - 10:30 am

Ages 5 and up welcome. (Adult or older sibling stays with younger children as a partner.)

Meet in the Children’s Room

These events are Free; thank you to the Friends and Trustees of the Library.

Summer at Stevens

stevens — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:26:54 +0000

Help us Go Green this Summer by Saving Paper

Sign Up for the Summer Reading Program Online

Make Reading a Family Affair

Studies show children who read during the SUMMER MONTHS have stronger reading and comprehension skills when they return to school in the fall, retaining more of their skills learned in the previous school year. They have larger vocabulary and better overall school performance.

Exercising reading skills is like exercising your muscles: the more you do it on a regular schedule, the better you get at it. We all want our children, whatever age they are, to succeed at home, in school, and in the future. Encouraging reading is one of the most important steps you can take to help make that success possible.

Statistics show that families who read together provide the strongest model for future readers. Convey the priceless message to your children that reading is exciting and fun by registering everyone in the Library summer reading program.

Registered readers earn drawing tickets for weekly and the Grand Summer prizes. Each book you read or listen to on CD, tape, Playaway, etc. earns 1 drawing ticket. For school children, each school required reading title earns 5 tickets. Fill out your tickets when you visit the Library.

Remember, your actions speak volumes!
Spark the love of reading.
Register in the Library or online on the Library website.