SUNDAY, JAN. 4
HAVERHILL: Collage Club (Teens & Adults)
Spend the afternoon crafting and chatting with your community. All materials provided.
1:30-3 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Family Movie
Come watch “Smurfs” (2025). No registration required.
2-3:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Sunday Concert
Join for an afternoon of piano music with three talented pianists featuring music by WFE Bach, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Stravinsky, and Handel.
2:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
MONDAY, JAN. 5
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
Shop from a wonderful selection of clothing, shoes, household goods, and more — all at unbeatable prices.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: 978-983-8825
GROVELAND: Understanding the new GUIDE Program
Care Dimensions will share information about Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)—a new free Medicare-covered program designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
10 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
RSVP: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
An early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Registration required: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Move It Monday: Fan Dance
Come learn the moves to the viral “Boots on the Ground” line dance.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game begins at 1 p.m. Must be a member of Haverhill COA to participate.
12 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
METHUEN: Bingo
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and fun. All are welcome.
1-3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
HAVERHILL: Homework Help (Grades 3-6)
Drop in to get help from one our high school student volunteers. First come, first served.
4-6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Paper Circuit Snowman (Ages 8-12)
Design and decorate your own paper snowman and make it light up with LEDs. This STEM project will double as a learning experience about electricity while making a wintery craft that shines.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
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., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Mondays
Bring your knitting materials and socialize.
6 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
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. No registration required.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3-8)
Your kids will enjoy this bilingual storytime with readalouds in Spanish and English, as well as a craft.
6:30-7:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Cultural Cookbook Club
Join to explore new flavors and traditions from around the world through food. Each month features a different cuisine, with participants preparing and sharing a homemade dish inspired by that culture.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
GROVELAND: Hybrid Program: The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum
Kick off the New Year by joining this special program with mystery author Valerie Wilson Wesley. Those that come in person, will have a chance to win an ARC (advanced reader copy) of Valeri’s new book.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom or at Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Banned Book Club (Grades 6-12)
A book club for teens, aimed at highlighting the various books being challenged or banned across the country.
7-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
TUESDAY, JAN. 6
GROVELAND: 3B Fitness: Bones, Brains & Balance
Tuesdays
Stay active with trainer Brian Coyne in this fun and functional class that blends balance, strength, and brain games.
9 a.m., Council on Aging, Fire Station, Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
Shop from a wonderful selection of clothing, shoes, household goods, and more — all at unbeatable prices.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Knitting & Crocheting
Tuesdays
Yard and knitting and crochet needles are available for senior center projects.
9:30-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinee: 80s Cartoon Classic
Join to watch “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”. No registration required.
10 a.m. — 12:15 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Chiqui Kids Club (Ages 0-5)
Tuesdays
10-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Pretend & Play (Ages 2-5)
Tuesdays
Each session includes an interactive storytime and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community.
10:15-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Pretend & Play (Ages 2-5)
Tuesdays
Each session includes an interactive storytime and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community.
11:15 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Mah Jongg
Not sure how to play? Maybe it has been awhile? Don’t worry! This is a friendly game, and they’ll do their best to match up people with similar skill levels.
1-3 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Letters about Literature Teen Drop-In (Ages 12-18)
Letters About Literature is a statewide contest that invites students to read a book of their choice, reflect on it, and write a personal letter to its author that explains the impact this work had on them.
3-4:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Lego Link Up (Ages 4-11)
Tuesdays
“Link-up” with other LEGO lovers and and let your creativity flow. No registration required.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Story Solvers (Ages 8-11)
In this unique STEM program, kids create concrete solutions to storybook predicaments.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Networking Mixer
The Merrimack Valley Chamber’s business mixer features appetizers and door prizes. Cash bar available.
5-7 p.m., The Tap, 100 Washington St.
Cost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members
Info/register: 978-686-0900 / MerrimackValleyChamber.com
HAVERHILL: Chess Club
All ages welcome. No registration required.
6-8 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org