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Surprise Saturday

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2026-11-14 14:00:00 2026-11-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Surprise Saturday Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Saturday, November 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme

Once a month we will have a celebration of something special for that day!  We'll update the listing on the day to share the surprise activity.  Please register the child who will attend.  Our target audience is ages 4-8!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | 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, Oct 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Costume Party - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Kids can wear their costume to the library for fun and games!
Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!
Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Storytime with Captain Hook and Smee
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Hall
Enjoy a story, song and meet and greet with cast members of the Andover High Musical, Peter Pan!
LEGO Club
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!
Preschool Craft - Ages 3 to 5 Years
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Kids and caregivers can work on a craft for preschoolers!
Teen Weekly Activity: Paint by Sticker
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: turn stickers into mosaic "paintings!"
LEGO Club
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Green Dragons
Mon, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full
Teen TCGs and Pokemon Club
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Trade and battle with your favorite trading card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and more!
Friends of Memorial Hall Library Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Hall
The Friends' Board meets monthly. Open to all Friends' members.
Rainbow Club
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Rainbow Club is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies that meets the first Monday of every month!
English At Large Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Nov 03, 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, November 2 2026 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Chair Yoga practice designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Nov 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Nov 03, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Wyrmlings
Tue, Nov 03, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Memorial Hall
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-2! Please note that kids must have a caregiver with them during the session.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Blue Dragons
Tue, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-6!
This event is full
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Wed, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 3 2026 at 9:00am
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Wed, Nov 04, 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, November 3 2026 at 9:00am
Little Listeners - Ages 2 to 5 Years
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 3 2026 at 9:00am
MHL Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Memorial Hall
MHL Trustees Meeting
Andover Terrace Condo Association Meeting
Wed, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Hall
Andover Terrace Condo Association Meeting
Nonfiction Book Group
Wed, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
The Nonfiction Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Nov 05, 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, November 4 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 4 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Blue Group)
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!
All Abilities: GAMES!
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to play some games and make friends.
Book Buddies - a book discussion club
Thu, Nov 05, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Kids ages 7 and 8 can read and discuss a book each month
Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Books & Brews: Book Club at Oak & Iron - registration is required
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join library staff at Oak & Iron for a book discussion!
This event is full
Cancelled
Andover Terrace Condo Association
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Andover Terrace Condo Association Meeting
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Rockabye Beats - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Memorial Hall
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers!
Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!
Saturday Stories - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family!
Registration opens Friday, November 6 2026 at 9:00am
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Nov 07, 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, October 31 2026 at 3:30pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Nov 07, 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, October 31 2026 at 3:45pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Nov 07, 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, October 31 2026 at 4:00pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Nov 07, 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, October 31 2026 at 4:15pm
Board Games Club
Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.
Sunday Concert: Relative Soul
Sun, Nov 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for a classic rock concert at the library, featuring Relative Soul.
Movers and Shakers - Dance party!
Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Memorial Hall
Join our librarians for a super fun dance party!
Teen Weekly Activity: Spirographs
Mon, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: the classic retro art activity!
LEGO Club
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Red Dragons
Mon, Nov 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full
Teen TCGs and Pokemon Club
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Trade and battle with your favorite trading card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and more!
Planning for Medicare: Countdown to 65
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Hall
This program will discuss health insurance options for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility.
English At Large Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Nov 10, 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, November 9 2026 at 9:00am
Introduction to Zen Meditation
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
Join us for an introduction to Zen Meditation.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Nov 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, November 9 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Cancelled
Swearing In Ceremony
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Swearing In Ceremony
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Gold Dragons
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full
Paint Night for Teens: Fall Scene
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Teens will a forest fall scene and learn about color mixing!
Library is closed
Wed, Nov 11, All day
The Library is closed.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Nov 12, 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, November 11 2026 at 9:00am
Discover Your Past Genealogy Club
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
Join us for a meeting of the Discover Your Past Genealogy Club.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 11 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Purple Group)
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Evening Book Club - registration is required
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Alcove 1
Join library staff for a discussion of Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris.
This event is full
Writers Group
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!
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