TUESDAY, FEB. 18
ANDOVER: Inside Walking
Tuesdays & Fridays
The gym is open for walkers to keep up with their walking routine throughout the cold winter months.
8:30-10 a.m., Cormier Youth Center, 40 Whittier Court
Info: www.andoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. February will feature “Light Upon the Land” paintings by Roberts.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater 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” 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/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
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, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinees
Join to watch “12 Years a Slave” (2013) starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender. Rated R.
10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: February Break Activity: DIY Tie Dye Bags
Participants will receive a white drawstring bag to dye, two coloring bottles for your tie-dye creations, an apple cider donut, a 10% off coupon for the Farm Stand, and animal feed to enjoy with the friendly farm animals.
10-11 a.m., Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford St.
Cost: $20 (per child and one adult)
Info/tickets: 978-688-8058 / www.smolakfarms.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bingo
Tuesdays
Sales open at 12 p.m. play begins at 1 p.m. Donuts, coffee and tea will be available.
12 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per card.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Nichols Village Book Club
Meets meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
A variety of fiction (includes historical, mystery…) and non-fiction (includes biographies) are chosen to be read.
1-2 p.m., Nichols Village, 1 Nichols Way
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Tuesday-Saturday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of permanent museum exhibits. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10 and up.
1-2:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Karaoke
Come sing your heart out with new and old friends.
1:30 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
This week’s activity is scratch art.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Tuesday 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.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Author Talk
Local author Derek Mola will discuss his two short story collections, “The Lavender Fields” and “Anansi’s Web.” Plus, learn a bit about the self-publishing process.
5-6:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Open Mic Night (Hybrid)
Tuesdays
Join live or via Zoom. Free entry.
6-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Cocaine Anonymous Meeting
Tuesdays
With its all-inclusive Third Tradition and First Step, Cocaine Anonymous welcomes anyone with a drug or alcohol problem and offers a solution. C.A.’s Twelve Steps are not drug-specific, and Cocaine Anonymous is not a drug-specific fellowship.
6:30-7:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages 3-8)
Children can bring a stuffed animal, listen to a bedtime story with them, make a craft, and tuck them in for the night. You can pick up the stuffed animals the next morning and hear all about their adventures in the library.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
HAVERHILL: Eggs & Issues
Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce present guest speaker State Rep. Ryan Hamilton, who will discuss financial literacy for high school students.
7:30-9 a.m., Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St.
Cost: $25 per person for Chamber members, $45 for non-members
Register: 978-373-5663 / www.haverhillchamber.com
HAVERHILL: Comedy Masque
Wednesdays
The group performs at local nursing homes throughout the year. Interested seniors are always welcome.
9 a.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Register: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. February will feature “Light Upon the Land” paintings by Roberts.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater 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” 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/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
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, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
ANDOVER: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Virtual)
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
9:30-11:30 a.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Disability Placards and Shifting Gears Workshop
Learn how to apply for a disability placard, how to replace a lost or stolen placard, and understand its legal use. Shifting Gears focuses on driver safety and assessment.
9:30 a.m., Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Must register: 978-623-8320 / www.myactivecenter.org
METHUEN: Books & Bubbles (Ages 0-18 months)
This language-enrichment program features fun songs and fingerplays, stories, and everyone’s favorite finale: bubbles.
9:30-10 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Virtual)
Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic.
9:30-11:30 a.m., via Zoom, Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register for link: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
LAWRENCE: Kidleidoscope (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays
Join for a story time and hands-on activity.
10-11 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Loss & Transition Bereavement Support
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: Jacquie Marchand: 978-837-3333
NORTH ANDOVER: February Break Activity: DIY Slime
Participants will enjoy a donut, create their own slime with all the materials provided, and get a container to take it home.
10-11 a.m., Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St.
Cost: $12 (per child and one adult)
Info/tickets: 978-688-8058 / www.smolakfarms.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Drop-in Game Day
Wednesdays
Drop by for games, conversation, and good company. No RSVP required.
12-3 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Info: 978-556-7200 / www.grovelandma.com
METHUEN: Bingo
Come join the fun!
12:30-2:15 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Rummikub
Wednesdays
12:30-4 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Tuesday-Saturday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of permanent museum exhibits. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10 and up.
1-2:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/42KtU
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Join to discuss “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride.
1-2:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: ‘The Luck of Whitey Bulger’
Learn how a small-town thief became the biggest spider in Boston’s criminal web with Rick Tupliano.
1:30 p.m., Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Must register: 978-623-8320 / www.myactivecenter.org
HAVERHILL: Internet Basics II
For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. Participants will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills.
2-3 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Sensory Bottles (Ages 3-12)
Join to use glitter, color, sequins and more to make a custom sensory bottle.
2-3 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
LAWRENCE: Life Skills Program (Ages 12-18)
Learn how to write checks and W-2 skills for financial independence and security.
3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Paws & Tales
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the therapy dog.
4:30-5:15 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Candy Bingo
Families with teens are invited to come play bingo and win some candy.
6-7 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Wednesday Night Book Club
Join for a discussion of this month’s book.
6:30-8 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: Fiber Arts Group
Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts.
6:30-8 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Adult Scrabble Club
All competition levels are welcome.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Cribbage Club
Stop by the Activity Room to play cribbage and make some new friends.
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Teen Advisory Board
Teens, are you interested in volunteering at MHL? Check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Stitching Circle
Held every 3rd Wednesday.
A drop-in social group for stitchers of all kinds- whether you knit, crochet, or sew. All skill levels welcome.
7-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org