Volume 03 | March 2020
The 2020 Census is Here!

This month marks the beginning of 2020 Federal census data collection. The library will staff laptop computers so that you can easily fill in your census data through their online portal. Census drop in days are:

Wed. March 18, 9-1
Fri. March 20, 9-1
Wed. April 1 -Census Day!! with cake!! 9-1
Wed. April 8, 9-1

Providing the census data is important to ensure Methuen receives all its Federal
money and correct representation in Congress.
Get all the latest happenings on our website, including children's programs and
Book group selection lists.
Spring Book Sale Returns!!
It's back and bigger than ever...with a huge selection of great used books, puzzles, dvds etc. In addition to the great selection of items, the Friends will be selling refreshments again this year on Saturday. This sale takes place over 5 days so you'll have loads of opportunity to stop in and take a peek at all the great stuff we've been storing up for this Spring Book Sale.
Dates and times:

Friday Preview night - March 20 5-8...$20
Saturday -March 21 - 9-5pm Refreshments on sale
Sunday - March 22 - 12noon - 4pm Sorry , no
refreshments. -
Monday - March 23 - Bargain Day - $8/bag
Tuesday - March 24 - Bargain Day - $8/bag
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Master your Metabolism
Wednesday March 25, 7pm
This informational talk will investigate how to manage stress, Improve your gut health and eliminate toxins for a healthier you. Local Methuen resident Dorothy Putnam will discuss all these things and there will be time after for questions.

Spring Bird Migration Patterns
Thursday March 19, 7pm

David Moon, Director of the Audobon Center at Joppa Flats will join us for a discussion and slide show on the Spring Bird Migration. We will learn where to see the birds, when and how they migrate through our region and find out why they matter. Come discover the types of birds that might be in your backyard, for a week or just for a day.


Memory Cafe - Art Museum comes to the Cafe
What is a Memory Café?
A Memory Café is a free, open, and welcoming space designed for people with dementia and those who care for them, so that they can socialize, listen to music, play games, and participate in a different enjoyable activity each month.
Who can attend?
Anyone with dementia, regardless of age or whether they are diagnosed or not, is encouraged to attend. All we ask is that they bring along a caregiver.
What to expect?
An open, welcoming environment where attendees can be surrounded by others who understand and appreciate them


What's Happening Down in Children's?
Come and Read to Luna the Therapy Dog!
Well, this has been a seriously boring winter, weather-wise – all the grey, not enough fun snow – which makes us look forward to spring all the more. In the meantime, there’s plenty to do in the Children’s Department; besides our usual storytimes for young ones, And based on the popularity of last summer’s sessions reading to therapy dogs, we’re offering a “Read to Therapy Dog Luna” program, where kids can practice their reading skills in a supportive setting with a gentle, well-trained dog.

While you are here, please support our PJ drive by dropping off a new pair of PJis in any size