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Whalemobile

2024-07-22 15:30:00 2024-07-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Whalemobile The Whalemobile team takes children inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Monday, July 22
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-22 15:30:00 2024-07-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Whalemobile The Whalemobile team takes children inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

The Whalemobile team takes children inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons.

Prepare for an immersive educational journey that transcends the library's walls! The Whalemobile brings an extraordinary science experience that perfectly aligns with this year's theme: "Read, Renew, Repeat." We use Nile, our life-sized inflatable whale to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for conservation, protecting species, and enhancing ecosystem services. 

Engage and Enlighten: Step inside our inflatable whale to discover the fascinating similarities and differences between whales and humans that highlight the uniqueness of these incredible marine beings.

Why Whales Matter: Dive deep into discussions about the crucial role whales play in our planet's ecosystem. Understand their significance and impact on maintaining the health of our ocean and the planet.

Protecting Our Planet's Giants: We empower students with knowledge about conservation efforts and the actionable steps they can take to safeguard these magnificent creatures and their habitats.

Let's make this summer an unforgettable adventure of reading, renewal, and endless curiosity!

Sponsored by The Friends of Memorial Hall Library!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Older Elementary | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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Memorial Hall Library

Phone: 978-623-8400

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Kids and caregivers can stop by to work on a craft!

Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Watch a movie and have a snack every other Friday!

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Hall
Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors?
This event is full

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family!
Registration opens Friday, March 27 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Find the trivia questions hidden throughout the room to fill out your answer sheet and possibly win a prize!

Rescheduled
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Kathleen Langone for a discussion of the life and work of Amalia Kussner, portrait artist of the Gilded Age.

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers can sign up to enjoy a story in English and Spanish!

Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: guess the amount of candy in the jar!

Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full

Mon, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trustees' Room
Rainbow Club is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies that meets the last Tuesday of every month, starting in February 2025.

Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Leadership Academy

Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
The Nonfiction Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Learn about other states through books and activities!

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Andona Scholarship Committee Review

Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Memorial Hall
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers!

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family!
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Learn about other states through books and activities!

Sun, Apr 05, All day
The Library is closed.

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers can drop in for a storytime with our friends from the Andover Garden Club!

Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: making pinback buttons with our button maker!

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Memorial Hall
The Friends' Board meets monthly. Open to all Friends' members.

Mon, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full

Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, April 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, April 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Hall
Join the Andover Garden Club for their April meeting and featured presentation with meteorologist, horticulturist, and educator David Epstein for a talk on gardening in the changing landscape.

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Drop in to play games!

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Memorial Hall
MHL Trustees Meeting

Wed, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books.

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to play some games and make friends.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Sign up for a monthly book group at the library!
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 4:15pm

Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Kids and caregivers can drop in for messy craft time!

Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!