THURSDAY, JULY 11
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
METHUEN: Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursdays
9-11 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Discover Your Past Genealogy Club
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
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 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: Gateway District Walking Tour
Thursdays in July
Join for a walking tour of one of the main entry points into Downtown Lawrence and the Historic Mill District. Visit the inside of a renovated manufacturing mill that is now home to several small businesses. For ages 10+. 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
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Buttonwoods Storytime: Magic Beans! (Pre-K — Kindergarten)
Did you know that the classic fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk was the most popular story told to children in colonial times? Join us in our colonial farmhouse at the Buttonwoods Museum for a reading of “Jack and the Beanstalk”. After, get a chance to plant your own magic beans in a cup to grow at home!
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Cost: $5 per child
Must register: https://shorturl.at/Rif0f
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoods.org
METHUEN: You Belong Here: Storytime with Shannon Mary Sunshine (Ages 3-8)
Shannon Molloy, a lifelong resident of Methuen, is an engaging, intelligent young woman who happens to have cerebral palsy, and her nickname is Shannon Mary Sunshine because of her cheerful, light-up-the-room personality. Shannon loves to read aloud to children, using assistive technology, and we are happy to welcome her back to the library to share stories and do a craft with children at this program.
11-11:45 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Happy Hearts
Thursdays
1 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
HAVERHILL: Riverside Science (Elementary and Middle School)
The Buttonwoods Museum has partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to bring kids and families an afternoon of fun on the banks of the Merrimack River. Meet a real water scientist from the USGS and earn the art of keeping our river clean and safe. Come explore the Buttonwoods Museum’s Riverside trail along the Merrimack, and get a chance to try some of the methods the USGS uses to preserve the river!
2 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Cost: Free
Must register: https://shorturl.at/G65ZQ
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoods.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)Thursdays
Preschoolers will use stories, songs, felt boards and more to help develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. 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
Join us 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
HAVERHILL: Game Night
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!
5:30-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Comedy Show (Ages 18+)
Come see Haverhill resident and native Maxwell Shultz rehearse his upcoming comedy special, “...is getting married”. After doing stand up comedy for ten years, Maxwell is bringing his material back home before his wedding to deliver a hilarious, mature, and explicit hour of comedy. He will be joined by comedian Bill Douglas.
6-8 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Registration required: 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
LAWRENCE: Youth Writing Workshop (Grades 6-10)
6 weeks: Tuesday and Thursdays, July through August
6-8 p.m., Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center, 439 S. Union St., Bldg #2, Level B
Cost: Free for Lawrence residents, $10 for surrounding town residents
Info: 978-683-7316 / www.mviec.org
ANDOVER: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Thursdays
Open meeting; no registration.
7-8 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Writers Group
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.
7-9 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
FRIDAY, JULY 12
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: Alleyways & Architecture Walking Tour
Fridays in July
Downtown Lawrence’s buildings and alleyways provide a lens into the city’s historical past while providing a connection to the present. This walking tour will highlight the uniqueness and visual details of Lawrence’s downtown landscape that is often overlooked. For ages 10+. 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
LAWRENCE: Little Builders Lego Hour
Fridays
10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Hands-Only CPR
Join Cherie Monahan, Public Health Nurse for the Town of Andover, to learn about the life-saving techniques of Hands-Only CPR.
10-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Friday Flicks
In honor of Harrison Ford’s birthday, this month will feature him in some iconic classics, as well as in some newer films. Today’s screening is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015).
10 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Methuen Farmer’s Market
Fridays
Come and shop fresh produce from local farmers, right on the front lawn! Jon Waterman will perform acoustic rock and blues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Hands-Only CPR
Join Cherie Monahan, Public Health Nurse for the Town of Andover, to learn about the life-saving techniques of Hands-Only CPR.
10:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)
Fridays
Includes 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: Open Play (Ages 0-5)
This unstructured open play program for little ones and caregivers provides space and opportunity for social interaction with community families.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
ANDOVER: Super Smash Bros. for Tweens and Teens
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch.
3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAMILTON: ‘Thru Hike’
A video presentation and reading of a new musical followed by talk-back.
7:30 p.m., The Community House, 284 Bay Road
RSVP required: www.punctuate4.org
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., meet at Abe Bashara Boathouse, 1 Eaton St.
Reserve your free seat: 978-794-1655
Info: https://shorturl.at/51w0j
ANDOVER: Saturday Stories
A fun storytime for the whole family!
10:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Educational Boat Tour
All donations go back into cleaning the Merrimack River.
1 p.m., Clean River Project, 1022 Riverside Drive
Cost: $25 suggested donation per person
RSVP: 978-857-6680
Info: www.cleanriverproject.org
Questions? Email: info@cleanriverproject.org
NEWBURYPORT: Free Jazz and Bluegrass Jams
Saturdays
Jazz and coffee with Chuck Walker Music from 1-3 p.m., Bluegrass music jam from 3-5 p.m.
1-5 p.m., People’s Cafe, 64 Purchase St.
Info: www.imaginestudios.org
Questions? 978-834-0367
ANDOVER: Author Talk
A discussion on secrets, stigma, and healing with Author Melanie Brooks. Melanie will discuss her candid memoir, “A Hard Silence”.
2 p.m., Andover Bookstore, 74 Main St.
Info: 978-475-0143 / www.andoverbookstore.com
METHUEN: Boat Tour with Live Music
All donations go back into cleaning the Merrimack River.
6 p.m., Clean River Project, 1022 Riverside Drive
Cost: $35 suggested donation per person
RSVP: 978-857-6680
Info: www.cleanriverproject.org
Questions? Email: info@cleanriverproject.org
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