Mass. Calendar: 17-year-old piano sensation bring music to library (2024)

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

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

NORTH ANDOVER: Farmers Market

Sundays, June 16 — Oct. 6

Vendors, food trucks and more!

10 a.m. — 1 p.m., at the intersection of First & Main streets

Info: www.northandoverfarmersmarket.org

Questions? Email: info@northandoverfarmersmarket.org

METHUEN: Veterans Family Cookout & Pig Roast

The event is for the whole family, with a bounce house included. Bring lawn chairs and beverages.

11 a.m. — 3 p.m., Forrest Lake, 12-30 Ridgewood Lane

Must RSVP: 978-983-8585 / tinyurl.com/VetCookout

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

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Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading.

10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.

Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org

METHUEN: Summer Storytime (Ages 3-8)

Come enjoy stories and a craft; kids in kindergarten and above can also collect their Summer Reading bag to help them start tracking their summer reading (and little ones can start, or keep working on, the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal!)

10-10:45 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway

Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org

METHUEN: Card Making

Join Carolyn as she walks you through some of the techniques, tips, and processes of card making.

10:30 a.m.,. Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.

Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov

METHUEN: Play Forty-fives

12:30 p.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.

Cost: $3 per person

Info: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov

HAVERHILL: Bingo

Mondays

Cards sold at 12 p.m.

1 p.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.

Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com

HAVERHILL: Free Health and Wellness Class

Learn how to get better sleep.

1 p.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.

Registration June 17-21: Call Mary Ryan: 978-374-2390, ext. 3900

Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com

GROVELAND: Open Play (Ages 0-5)

This unstructured open play program provides space and opportunity for social interaction with community families. Children practice problem-solving, social skills, imaginative play and critical thinking when given moments to wonder and experiment without instruction.

1:30-3 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.

Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org

GROVELAND: Memory Cafe

A unique gathering designed to provide support, companionship, and engagement for both care-partners and individuals experiencing dementia.

2 p.m., Town Hall, 183 Main St.

Info: https://shorturl.at/blOU6

ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity

This week’s activity is friendship bracelets.

3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.

Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org

HAVERHILL: Community Night Meal

Mondays

Open to all in need in the Haverhill community.

4:30-5:30 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.

Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com

GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters

Knit with the Knit-a-Bitters group! Bring your knitting materials, and socialize!

6-7:30 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.

Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org

HAVERHILL: English Conservation Circle (ESL)

Mondays

Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Stop in for a friendly chat.

6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.

Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org

HAVERHILL: Music Bingo Fundraiser

Enjoy dinner and music Bingo while raising money for medical expenses for the current rescues’ needs. Proceeds to benefit Happy Tails Pet Rescue.

6-9 p.m., American Legion Post 4, 1314 N. Main St.

Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door

Tickets: Lisa: 781-526-5890

HAVERHILL: Papercrafting and Card Making

A card making and paper crafting class for beginners as well as those with stamping and papercrafting experience.

6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.

Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org

GROVELAND: Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Hybrid)

Don’t miss this fun evening with movie lecturer Frank Mandosa. Either come to the library and be a part of the live audience or zoom from home. Frank will be here in person!

6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom, or at Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.

METHUEN: Popular Piano with Michel El-Ashkar (All ages)

Come listen to (and sing along with) award-winning pianist Michel El-Ashkar, who will perform popular tunes for all to enjoy! Michel is a 17-year-old who has appeared at Carnegie Hall and loves to share his musical knowledge and skill with audiences of all ages.

6:30-7 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway

Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org

GROVELAND: Overbooked: A (Mostly) YA Book Club for Adults (Virtual)

Are you an adult with a passion for YA and YA-ish books? Would you like to discuss these books with like-minded people? Then come to Overbooked!

7-8:30 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.

METHUEN: Authors Event (Virtual)

Join authors Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman as they discuss their most recent book, “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice”, a psychological examination of the blurred line between victim and accomplice—and how a killer can be created.

7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Nevins Library, 305 Broadway

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