THURSDAY, AUG. 1
HAVERHILL: Joe Fiumara Golf Tournament
8 a.m. shotgun start, Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road Cost: $117 for 18 holes of golf, cart, and lunch or $75 for 18 holes of golf (includes cart); $45 lunch only
Register: Email: kefiumara@gmail.com
Info: https://shorturl.at/pFLDA
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre
Daily
View one or more of our documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10+.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months)
Come to an early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories.
9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellog-Hubbard Library.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
ANDOVER: Tot Event — Truck Day
10-11 a.m., the Park, Chestnut and Bartlet streets
Info: www.andoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Read stories, sing songs, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Monuments and Martyrs Walking Tour
Thursdays in August
This 1.5-mile walk will reveal the story of the monuments and martyrs remembered on Lawrence’s Campagnone Common, including war memorials, monuments to the Bread & Roses Strike and Robert Frost. For ages 8+. Light rain or shine.
10-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
METHUEN: Stories & Songs (Ages 0-5)
Here’s an entertaining program for families with young children — join for stories, music, and fun! No registration is required.
10-10:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Children’s Show
Ed Pop’s Magical Moments will perform a combination magic and balloon sculpting show where the kids are the stars!
10 a.m., North Andover Town Common, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months — 3 years and their caregivers.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Summer Eats — Lunch
Nevins Library is a lunch site for the Methuen Public Schools Summer Eats Van in partnership with Project Bread/DESE to provide free lunch to kids and teens. No registration is required.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Meet Pepper the Robot
Pepper is part of a research study on human-robot interaction at Merrimack College. For the study, Pepper will read you a book. When the book ends, you will be asked to fill out short voluntary survey. You are not required to do the survey. No registration required.
1-1:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Summer Science: Straw Rockets (Ages 4-7)
Join to construct and launch rockets!
1-1:45 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Join for stories, songs, felt boards and more. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills.
2 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (MS group)
Join for table-top role-playing. No experience necessary.
3:30-4:45 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Kids Nonfiction Book Chat (Grades 2-5)
This month participants will learn about oceans and the creatures who live there by reading “Earth’s Incredible Oceans” by Jess French.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
LAWRENCE: Kids in the Kitchen: YWCA Cohort Teens
3:45-4:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Next Chapter Book Club
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Come enjoy good stories and fun conversations.
4-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Pokemon Club (Ages 5-18)
Meet up with your Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Game Night
Thursdays
Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All experience levels are welcome, as are families.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Haverhill Recovery Support Group (Ages 18+)
Thursdays
The Haverhill Overdose Prevention Education—or HOPE—team of Northeastern Family Institute sponsors a weekly recovery support group. The peer support group helps build a foundation of support to begin their journey of recovery with free meetings with coffee and refreshments.
5:30-7 p.m., NFI Massachusetts, 76 Winter St.
Attendees may either walk in or sign up in advance by calling 978-373-1181, ext. 136 for Bob or ext. 123 for Andrea
HAVERHILL: Game Night: Risk! (Teens 13+)
Come learn to play “Risk,” a historically themed strategy board game. Four or more players will muster their forces and compete for control of territories on the battle map. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
6-8 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Must preregister: https://shorturl.at/zGEdO
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoods.org
LAWRENCE: English Conversation Circle
Come practice your English with us!
6:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Hang Out with Baby Animals
An expert will be on hand to teach you how to feed, brush, and hold each animals in a calm setting. If you love animals then this is the program for you!
6:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
FRIDAY, AUG. 2
METHUEN: Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
The Greater Lawrence Tech Alumni Association’s 8th annual tournament. All proceeds will benefit the school’s mission for excellence and to provide academic scholarships to deserving students.
6:30 a.m. registration, shotgun start at 7:30 p.m., Merrimack Golf Club
Cost: $150 per golfer; $35 lunch only
Info/register: Daniel Habib at dhabib@glts.net or Kasandra Ayala at kayala@glts.net
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre
Daily
View one or more of our documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10+.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellog-Hubbard Library.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Robert Frost Walking Tour
Fridays in August
Robert Frost roamed the streets of his once hometown of Lawrence! Join us for a walking tour highlighting important sites in the life of this world-renowned poet. For ages 8+. Light rain or shine.
10-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
METHUEN: English Conversation Group
Intermediate to advanced English learners are invited to come practice your English conversation skills in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Every week they focus on a certain topic.
10-11:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Farmers Market
Fridays
Shop fresh produce from local farmers with live music, right on the front lawn of the library!
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)
Storytime 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.
10:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Baby and Toddler Story Time
Join Miss Evangeline to read some books, sing songs, and do a few movement activities to let the wiggles out!
11-11:45 a.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
METHUEN: Little Bookworms (All ages)
The program takes place outside, so you will want to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on; in case of rain or extreme heat the program will be cancelled. No registration required.
11-11:45 a.m., Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Summer Eats — Lunch
Nevins Library is a lunch site for the Methuen Public Schools Summer Eats Van in partnership with Project Bread/DESE to provide free lunch to kids and teens. No registration is required.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Creation Station (Ages 3-5)
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles. Wear old clothes–sometimes we get messy!
11:15 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Mindfulness & Meditation (Virtual)
A virtual series of mindfulness and meditation practices on Friday afternoons.
12-12:30 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Kickstart Taekwondo (Ages 7-15)
1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
METHUEN: Meet Pepper the Robot
Pepper is part of a research study on human-robot interaction at Merrimack College. For the study, Pepper will read you a book. When the book ends, you will be asked to fill out short voluntary survey. You are not required to do the survey. No registration required.
1-1:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
GROVELAND: Author Talk (Hybrid)
Former police officer, Dana Owen. Dana will be at the library in person but if you prefer to Zoom, you may register to do so. Dana, who served as a Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, tells the true story of how he pursued a hijacked United States Postal truck — with a hostage inside. During the chase, he was shot in the head…twice.
2-3 p.m., via Zoom or in-person, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info/register: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Game Day (Grades 6-12)
This week participants will play some Jackbox Games. Be sure to bring your phone or tablet to join in on the fun!
2 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Super Smash Bros. (Teens and Tweens)
Come play Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch!
3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 10+)
All materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.
3:30-4:45 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Must register: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Pokemon Club
Do you like Pokemon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokemon with us!!
3:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Registration appreciated: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Bradford Common Music Series
Fridays, July 12 — Aug. 16
Bring the family, blankets, and lawn chairs for a performance by Paul Prue and The Delta Kings.
6-8:15 p.m., Bradford Common, 10 Church St.
Info: 978-590-2119
GROVELAND: Adult Trivia Night (Virtual)
Test your knowledge by answering 60 trivia questions (4 rounds of 15). Recruit some teammates or play solo — the choice is yours!
7-8:30 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org