TUESDAY, OCT. 8
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery, Visitor Center Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. September’s exhibit is labor posters, curated by Stephen Lewis.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike”, “Downstream on the Merrimack River”, and more. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
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, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
METHUEN: Flu Clinic
9-11:30 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months)
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories
9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Storywalk Series
Daily
The current series is “Señorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer. An intriguing look about how the monarchs journey from Canada and the US to Mexico. In both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinees: Halloween Horror
Come watch “The Thing” (1982) starring Kurt Russell and Keith David (Rated R).
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative Meeting
Guest speakers: Amanda Pastymak, manager of Outreach and Housing, New England Center and Home for Veterans and Gail Cavanaugh-McAuliffe, community relations representative, Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Brides Across America Outlet, 40 High St.
RSVP: 978-651-3029 / email: yrodriguez@agespan.org
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Features stories, songs and crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Sports Talk with Bill Burt
An engaging sports talk with Bill Burt from The Eagle-Tribune. The longtime executive sports editor will share stories from his experiences covering some of the biggest sporting events in our area, including the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and beyond. Bring your questions.
10:30 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Please RSVP: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Little Listeners (Ages 3-5)
Features stories, songs and crafts.
11-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bingo
Tuesdays
Sales open at 12 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. Donuts, coffee and tea will be available.
1-2:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per card
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives (45s)
Tuesdays
Experienced and beginners welcome.
1-4 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Medicare 101
This session will review Medicare coverage, including prescription drug options and the tools available to select your plan. Highlights of changes coming to Medicare will be noted and important aspects of what you need to look for in your Annual Notice of Change will be noted.
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Sound Meditation
Bring an open mind and enjoy the healing power of sound.
1:30 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
LAWRENCE: Free Blood Pressure Screening
2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
LAWRENCE: Game Time (Ages 12-18)
Tuesdays
Whether you’re into Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch, this is your chance to unwind, have fun, and challenge your friends to some friendly competition.
3-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Lego Link Up (Ages 4-11)
“Link-up” with other LEGO lovers and and let your creativity flow! Spend the hour creating a LEGO masterpiece!
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Picture Book Chat
Looking for a family book chat for your young reader? Come read a picture book together then make a story-themed craft.
4 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Pumpkin Painting (Ages 6-11)
Each child will receive a pumpkin to paint however they desire and to take home with them.
6-7 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Author Visit (Ages 5+)
Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Raúl the Third will visit us to talk about his books, how he works, what he reads, and more
6:30-7:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Book Recommendations (Virtual)
Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (@redreadreviews) for 30-minutes of book recommendations — mostly horror and thriller titles.
7-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Haunted Haverhill: The Kenoza Triangle Revisited
Join for a paranormal talk about haunted sites in Haverhill and the Kenoza Triangle with local paranormal investigator Tom Spitalere.
7-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: WORDS Book Group
This book group focuses on authors and stories that explore diverse and underrepresented voices and experiences. This month they will be discussing “Indian Burial Ground” by Nick Medina.
7-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org