SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
ANDOVER: The Wicked Ride of the East
Come ride, hang out with the mountain bike community, and help support North Shore NEMBA and the trails.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Harold Parker State Forest, 133 Jenkins Road
Cost: $25 for NEMBA members, $30 for non-members; under age 18 are free (Early bird pricing available through Oct. 23)
Info/register: tinyurl.com/4r976x2s
NORTH ANDOVER: Fall Book Sale
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
LOWELL: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Directed by MRT’s Interim Executive Artistic Director, Jenny Lavery, the production brings the sinister thrills of Victorian London to the Merrimack Valley, with mystery, mayhem, and a whole lot of Hyde — well, four to be exact.
2 p.m., Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack Street
Cost: starts at $30
Info/tickets: 978-654-4678 / www.mrt.org
HAVERHILL: Alcoholics Anonymous
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
6:45 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave.
Info: 978-372-5173 / www.uuhaverhill.org
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
Come shop from a wide selection of clothing, shoes, household goods, and more.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell Street
Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov/seniorcenter
ANDOVER: Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Join for a story in English and Spanish.
10-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
The program incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minutes.
10-10:30 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Books & Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
This infant lapsit program will provide early literacy opportunities for caregivers and babies through a story time with interactive song, movement, and fingerplay. After the program, babies and adults will have time to play and socialize.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Congregate Lunches
Meals served by AgeSpan.
11-12 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Cost: $2 suggested donation
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game begins at 1 p.m. Must be a member with the COA and age 60+ to play.
12 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
12:45-3:45 p.m., Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Info: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
METHUEN: American Mahjong
Mondays
Experienced players are welcome to bring their own set and enjoy a friendly game. Interested in learning? New players are encouraged to join. Learn the tiles, rules, and how to read the Mahjong card in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment.
1-3 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell Street
Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov/seniorcenter
HAVERHILL: Staying in Touch Using Phone, Messages, and Face Time
This class focuses on using the iPhone and iPad to stay in touch with friends and loved ones.
1:30 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Info/register: Mary Connolly: 978-374-2390, ext. 3915
LAWRENCE: Reading Help
Monday – Friday
Your child reads with a trained Abbott Lawrence Academy student for about 20 minutes, gets help with the tricky words, and picks out a book to take home. Available in English or Spanish.
1:30-2:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
This week’s activity is mini pumpkins.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Quiet Library Mondays (Ages 13-18)
Mondays
Need a break from the noise? Come chill, read, study, do homework, or just enjoy some peaceful time in the Teens Department.
3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
LAWRENCE: Amazing Daisies Literacy & Leadership Series (Ages 4-12)
Mondays, Oct. 19 through Nov. 2
Each session will include an interactive read-aloud, guided discussion and Q&A, and a hands-on literacy/STEAM activity focused on problem solving, critical thinking, “I Can Read” sight word practice, and leadership and teamwork.
3:30-4:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
ANDOVER: Lego Club
Drop in to play with Legos.
4-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Calavera Creations (Ages 8-12)
Decorate skulls in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Learn about this tradition and the holiday.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Community Night Meals
Mondays
Open to all in the Haverhill community.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
METHUEN: Stories & Songs (Ages 0-5)
This is an entertaining evening option for families with young children — join us for stories, music, and fun.
5:30-6:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Bring your knitting materials and socialize.
6 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Mondays
Join to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: English At Large Conversation Group
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Haunted Lighthouses of New England
Join author Jeremy D’Entremont for another fantastic program with more stories, more ghosts, and more sightings.
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Author Presentation (Hybrid)
Join the library while they zoom live with author Earl Swift who will discuss his new book Up on Cove Mountain.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom or at Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Register: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England (Online)
Author Jeremy D’Entremont will have fascinating and haunting tales to tell.
7-8:15 p.m., via Zoom, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Register for link: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org