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Curious Creatures
2025-08-02 14:00:00 2025-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Curious Creatures Live animal show! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Saturday, August 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-02 14:00:00 2025-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Curious Creatures Live animal show! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

Live animal show!

Kids ages 5-10 will learn about a variety of animals including baby alligators, tree frogs, hissing cockroaches, scorpions, hedgehogs, chinchillas and more.  We'll be surprised by which animals come to our library so sign up today and don't miss out!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Tweens | Library Program--Teens | Library Program--Children | Library Program--Adults |

TAGS: | sponsored |

Memorial Hall Library
Phone: 978-623-8400
Hours
 

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Stories on the Road - Lower Shawsheen Playground
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Hall
The Morning Book Discussion Group generally meets on the third Monday of the month in Memorial Hall.
Register
Teen Weekly Activity: Teen Room Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: Teen Room scavenger hunt.
Night Sky - with Hands on Nature
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Memorial Hall
Learn about the night sky with this introduction led by Heather from Hands on Nature.
English At Large Conversation Group
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
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Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am
Drippy Sky Painting with Pop Up Art School
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Paint a pastel sunset with a star-filled sky oozing over top.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 22, 4:20pm - 4:40pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Amethyst Dragons
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 9-12 years old!
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 9:00am
Movie Matinee: Ready Player One
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for a relaxed film screening in Memorial Hall.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 9:00am
Little Listeners - Ages 3 to 5 Years
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Emerald Dragons
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Teens, are you interested in volunteering at MHL? Check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5 to 18 Years
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 24, 6:50pm - 7:10pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Evening Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for an evening story time!
Friends and Be(a)sties with Dr. James Grillo
Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Hear about some of the wonderful individual animals and species that Dr. Grillo helped care for and treat while working as a zoo veterinarian.
Stories on the Road - Pomps Pond
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for an outdoor storytime at Pomps Pond!
Super Smash Bros. for Tweens and Teens
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!
Stories on the Steps - Ages 0-5 Years
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jul 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Stories on the Road - 5 Campanelli Drive
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can sign up for a truck storytime with the Andover DPW at 5 Campanelli Drive in Andover, MA!
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am
Teen Weekly Activity: Magnetic Tic Tac Toe
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: Magnetic Tic Tac Toe
Slime Time - Session 1
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Outside
Ages 6-11 years can sign up to make slime at the library and take it home after! Please only attend one of the two sessions.
This event is full
Slime Time - Session 2
Mon, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Outside
Ages 6-11 years can sign up to make slime at the library and take it home after! Please only attend one of the two sessions.
This event is full
Are You Smarter Than Your Library? - Ages 6-11 years
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Can you get a higher trivia score than MHL staff? Sign up and find out!
English At Large Conversation Group
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Rainbow Club
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Memorial Hall
Rainbow Club is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies that meets the last Tuesday of every month, starting in February 2025.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 29, 4:20pm - 4:40pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Sapphire Dragons
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 9-12 years old!
This event is full
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 29 2025 at 9:00am
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Wed, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 29 2025 at 9:00am
Little Listeners - Ages 3 to 5 Years
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 29 2025 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Topaz Dragons
Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
Rescheduled
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, are you interested in volunteering at MHL? Check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!
Game on! Magic Show
Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Guess who is back with an all-new summer reading program magic show?!
All Abilities: BINGO!
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to play some BINGO!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5 to 18 Years
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 31, 6:50pm - 7:10pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Rockabye Beats - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Memorial Hall
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers!
Super Smash Bros. for Tweens and Teens
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!
Stories on the Steps - Ages 0-5 Years
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Reading Buddies
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Sat, Aug 02, 11:20am - 11:40am
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Reading Buddies
Sat, Aug 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!
Curious Creatures
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Memorial Hall
Live animal show!
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 3:30pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Aug 02, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 3:45pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 4:00pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Aug 02, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 4:15pm
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