SUNDAY, JUNE 16
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
LAWRENCE: Father’s Day Craft
Come make a paracord gift for the dad in your life.
3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
LAWRENCE: 4th Annual Shakespeare in the Park
The Olde Essex Stage Company will perform “The Tempest.”
6:30-8 p.m., Abe Bashara Boathouse, 18 Eaton St.
Info: www.oldeessexstagecompany.org
MONDAY, JUNE 17
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: Chair Yoga with Goats
Sign up today to visit Goats to Go Farm in Georgetown.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Cost: $20 per person
Space is very limited. RSVP with Paula: 978-374-2390, ext. 3916
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
HAVERHILL: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
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
LAWRENCE: KIDLEIDOSCOPE Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Come for a story time and hands-on activity.
10-11 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
METHUEN: Stories & Songs (Ages 0-5)
Come join us for stories, music, and fun! No registration is required.
10-10:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Morning Book Discussion Group
The Morning Book Discussion Group generally meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Art Club: Pride Edition (Ages 6-11)
Join us for a special Pride themed art club! We will read “Sewing the Rainbow, the Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag” by Gayle E. Pitman and learn about where the rainbow flag came from. Then we will hand sew our own Pride flags!
1-2 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m.
1 p.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Sundaes on Monday
1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Family Caregiver Support Group
A support group for family caregivers to connect with others, share concerns, and learn about available resources.
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Registration requested: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
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
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
This week’s activity is safety pin flags.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Make-It Monday: Perler Bead Creations (Grades K-5)
3:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.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: Mindfulness Workshop
Mindfulness is a great way to alleviate stress, develop more creativity, and cultivate more peace in your life. The practice can be added to any lifestyle and can be done anywhere. No special equipment or skills needed! Come and learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful even during times of stress.
6-7 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Author Talk (Hybrid)
Author Maria DiRico will discuss her book, “The Witless Protection Program”.
7-8 p.m., Zoom or in person, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: Author Talk (Virtual)
Join author R. O. Kwon on her book tour as she discusses her new novel ”Exhibit”.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register for link: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
ANDOVER: Men’s Breakfast
Officer Jake Allard from Andover Police Department will join this month. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, home fries, orange juice & coffee.
8:30 a.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Cost: $6 per person
Must register: 978-623-8320
Info: www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
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, MA, 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: Author Talk (Virtual)
Author Adam Smyth will discuss his book “The Book-Makers — A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives”, the five-hundred-year history of printed books, told through the people who created them.
10-11 a.m., via Zoom, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register for link: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinees
Come watch “Fargo” (1996) starring Frances McDormand and William H. Macy.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Movie Day
Come watch a free screening of “Queen Bees”.
10 a.m., Citizens Center, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Bread and Roses Strike Walking Tour
Tuesdays
Come walk in the footsteps of the workers of the Great Textile Strike of 1912, known today as the Bread & Roses Strike, and hear about the stories that led workers to walk out of the mills and into the streets for better wages and conditions. Walk is less than one mile. For all ages. Light rain or shine.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
GROVELAND: Clemenzi Music Singalong
All ages are welcome, however this program is designed for our youngest patrons so they can wiggle, sing and dance along with the Clemenzi family band!
11-11:30 a.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
METHUEN: Ice Cream Social
12:30 p.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.
Must register: 978-983-8825 / www.methuen.gov
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
A 45-minute guided tour of permanent museum exhibits. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10+.
1-2:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
ANDOVER: OsteoBoston Info Session
Have you been diagnosed with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis? Would you like to increase your knowledge base to be a better steward of your own bone health? Come and learn about OsteoBoston’s Support Groups and Resources.
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
HAVERHILL: Teen Pride Party (Grades 6-12)
Celebrate Pride with games, snacks, music, and more!
2-3:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Registration appreciated: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Bilingual Storytime
2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
LAWRENCE: Spring Kids in the Kitchen
3:15 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Lego Link-up (Ages 4-11)
“Link-up” with other Lego lovers and and let your creativity flow! Spend the hour creating a Lego masterpiece!
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Business Plan Workshop
Learn to manage and create plans for a thriving and successful business. Translation to Spanish provided.
4:30-6 p.m., 155 Haverhill St.
Info: Reni Fanini: 978-620-3517 / Email: rfanini@cityoflawrence.com
HAVERHILL: Applying for Benefits Online
Learn how to use online tools to find and apply for resources including food assistance, jobs, unemployment, healthcare and more. Understand what information you’ll need and which websites to use, and find out how the library can help you grow your technology skills.
6-7 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Lawrence Elks Lodge No. 65 Meeting
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. New members are welcome to attend.
6:30 p.m., 652 Andover St.
Info: https://lawrenceelks65.org / www.facebook.com/Elks65
Questions: 978-685-8613 / Email: elks65secretary@gmail.com
METHUEN: African-American Voices (Ages 3-8)
Guest reader Former Methuen City Councilor Eunice Zeigler reads aloud books that celebrate African American voices.
6:30-7:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Must register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
GROVELAND: LGBTQ+ Rights in an Increasing Cultural Divide (Virtual)
The presenters, Meredith Maroney, Rachel Shinnick, and Kelsey Kehoe, are a team of psychology researchers from UMass Boston conducting LGBTQ+ affirmative and social justice-oriented research.
7-8:15 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Anime (Virtual)
Join fellow anime-enthusiast and MML Youth Services Librarian Dina Delic to learn about the history of queer representation in manga and anime!
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register for link: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime (Virtual)
An overview of queer representation throughout various series, from “The Rose of Versailles” to “Yuri on Ice”, and will answer your most pressing questions.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register for link: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
- JUNETEENTH
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
LAWRENCE: Great Stone Dam Walking Tour
History flows on this 1.5-mile walking tour to the Great Stone Dam, once the largest in the world! Discover how waterpower propelled Lawrence’s textile industry onto the world stage. For ages 8+. Light rain or shine.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
METHUEN: Loss & Transition Bereavement Support Group
Have you or someone you know recently lost a loved one? Need someone to talk to?
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: www.cityofmethuen.net/286/Senior-Center
Questions? 978-837-3333
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: Let’s Hike Haverhill
An easy stroll around Lake Pentucket (also known as Round Pond) on the eve before the summer solstice. Photographer Adrian Scholes will be on hand to give guidance on how to capture memorable photos on your phone as daylight turns to dusk over the still waters.
6-7:30 p.m., Lake Pentucket
Must register: www.ecga.org/Lets-Hike-Haverhill
HAVERHILL: Juneteenth
Community members are invited to a group reading and discussion of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July”?” in the apple orchard of the Whittier Birthplace. (In the event of rain the event will move inside to the Buttonwoods Museum). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
6-8 p.m., Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road
Info: www.whittierbirthplace.org
ANDOVER: Concert Series
Wednesdays (no concert July 3)
Miryam will present “Shir Levi’s: A Song of Levites”.
7:30 p.m., The Chapel at West Parish, 210 Lowell St.
Cost: $5-$35 per person
Tickets/info: www.sohipboston.org
LOWELL: Buffalo Tom
The band’s blend of melody, introspective lyrics, and powerful performances helped them gain a dedicated fanbase and earned them a place in the annals of alternative rock history.
7:30 p.m., Boarding House Park, 49 French St.
Cost: $48 in advance + $7 service fee or $58 on the day of the show + $9 service fee
Info/tickets: www.lowellsummermusic.org
METHUEN: Organ Concert
Features the following “Four Women Organists”: Cathy Meyer, Jennifer McPherson Mulhern, Abbey Siegfried and Rosalind Mohnsen.
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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