Stevens Memorial Library

The staff in the children’s room made me and my children feel unwelcome. We were the only patrons in the children’s room so I felt that it was okay that my 2 year old was talking and making noise. I was given a dirty look and heard a loud sigh when he took a book off the shelf and left it on the floor. My daughter was told in a stern voice to move out of the way when she was returning books into the return slot. I wasn’t able to check out a DVD because it wasn’t processing thru the computer system. Overall a poor experience. It’s a CHILDREN’s room at the library. How about some friendly faces?

Great place Read take out a book or just to use the WIFI the Customer Service here is Great and you can also rent a movie or a CD here which is Wonderful

It’s an okay library. Parking can sometimes be difficult (taking up two spaces, are you serious? Learn to parallel park people!). But I like how this library has a quiet environment and less busy. The Haverhill library at times is so busy and noisy, so this library is a nice change. Plus they are open more hours than Havehill is.
The problem is that there are very few computers. There’s four BRAND NEW in the Children’s department, but can only be used for cataloging. Let the poor middle schoolers do their homework on them, they’re not used otherwise! How many toddlers were fighting over searching for picture books online that they have to be used strictly for that one purpose? The computers upstairs near the YA department are old and scarce.
A lot of the books are old. I went to this library over Haverhill’s because I was in the area and needed to do a term paper for college. Little to no information was available and there’s really no space to sit and study. I do like how they’re adding to their manga selection and have titles that Haverhill doesn’t. Also, there is no fee for borrowing VHS or DVDs.

Like… I know HOW to read… I just don’t care to. I mean, the TV is RIGHT there.
But growing up I was told wikipedia, blogs, and OK! Magazine were not «reliable sources» for research papers and essays. Whatever.
Stevens is North Andover’s local library that may be small but provides a lot of usefulness. The staff is most helpful when it comes to accessing the information you need whether the resources be in-​house or require a delivery from another library in their network.
The building itself has recently been renovated and expanded — only adding to its greatness. My one criticism would be the lack of computers — there are a few but there’s usually a line followed by time restricted access. Whaddup iPhone?
Nowadays I might find their video selection (ttyl Blockbuster) or free passes (cheapskate) to places like the Aquarium, Museums, etc in Boston much more useful.
g2g, Roseanne is on.

This is my local library, I’ve been going here to borrow books since kindergarten. It’s a pretty building, kind of getting run down though.
I’d like to give it the full 5 stars, but North Andover is a small town, hence they have a small library. They don’t always have exactly what you’re looking for on the shelf. But they get an «A» for effort, just ask one of the resource librarians and they can get whatever you need from one of the other local libraries. Sometimes in a day or two. You can also put books on reserve online which is nice too.