WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
ANDOVER: Invasive Plant Removal and Identification
Come join us to learn to identify and remove invasive plants on Andover Conservation Land!
9-11 a.m., location TBA
Info: www.andoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Blood Pressure Clinic
Wednesdays
9-11 a.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Exhibit
Daily
This month the community gallery features an exhibit of original artwork by students from Middlesex Community College. 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, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre Open
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, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
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.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
“Call Me Tree/Llámame árbol” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez, is a story about a young child picturing their life as a tree. It is told in both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
HAVERHILL: Jump & Jam with Joanna (Ages 0-5)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
Session 1: 10-10:30 a.m. or Session 2: 10:40-11:10 a.m.
10 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Loss & Transition Bereavement Support
Have you or someone you know recently lost a loved one? Need someone to talk to? The Loss & Transition support group program meets monthly at the center.
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.
Questions? Lucille Bonanno or Jacquie Marchard: 978-837-3333
Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov
METHUEN: Read & Play (Ages 2-5)
An outdoor storytime where your little kids can breathe the fresh air and enjoy stories and activities on the library’s beautiful grounds.
10-10:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Chair Yoga
Chair yoga has many benefits and can help one to regain flexibility, strengthen muscles, improve balance, relieve stress, reduce the risk of falls and boost energy levels.
12-1 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Free Concert
Jumping’ Juba plays blues-based roots-rock and classic rock for your listening and dancing pleasure.
12-1 p.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.
RSVP: Paula: 978-374-2390, ext. 3916
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Bring Your Own Lunch Speaker Series
Wednesdays
Bring your own lunch to this 1-hour program featuring a new speaker and topic each week. Call our Visitor Center at 978-794-1655 for details on upcoming speakers and topics. For ages 16+.
12-1 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
HAVERHILL: Pride Storytime (Ages 3-8)
We will read stories all about Pride, sing songs, do a craft, and have oodles of fun. Colorful outfits encouraged!
1-2 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks Show and Workshop
Lizzie Borden took an axe, or did she?
1 p.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov
METHUEN: Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
The group is currently discussing “The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer” by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan.
1-2:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
LAWRENCE: Sight Words Bingo
2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
METHUEN: Crafty Kids (Ages 5-8)
Materials will be provided, while kids bring their imagination and creativity – and have fun making different types of crafts!
4-4:45 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Family Movie Night
Title to be announced. No registration required.
6-8 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
978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
6-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Appraisal Event and Talk
Kenneth Gloss, internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser who runs the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will give an in-person and virtual presentation and verbal appraisal session.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St.
Cost: $20 for in-person, $10 for virtual
Info/register: www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
Questions? 978-475-2236
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: Cookbook Club
We’ll all cook a different recipe from one cookbook and then bring the dishes in to share and discuss, potluck-style.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 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
GROVELAND: A Look Back At The Trial Of O.J. Simpson (Virtual)
The enduring themes of this “trial of the century” are race and the judicial system; the importance of jury selection; the use of “trial consultants” in a high-profile case and the most controversial topic of “jury nullification.” Led by the Honorable Dennis J. Curran, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice.
7-8:15 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
ANDOVER: Concert Series
The Pandora Consort will present “Hildegard Reanimated: Vision in Vision”.
7:30 p.m., The Chapel at West Parish, 210 Lowell St.
Cost: $5-$35 per person
Tickets/info: www.sohipboston.org
METHUEN: Organ Concert
Music from near and far, a program of music from various European and American composers performed by Edith Yam of Rochester, NY.
7:30 p.m., Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for students (Age 6+); children age 5 and under are free
Info/tickets: www.mmmh.org
Questions? 978-685-0693
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