Volume 11 | November 2020
Battling the Blues
Tue. Dec. 1st at 7:30pm

After the last six plus months are you wondering how to manage being stuck inside even more with the coming New England winter? Or have questions about how to support your children as they struggle through all these changes? Marci daCamara, LMHC, will answer those questions and your questions as she focuses on winter/COVID-19 isolation and more.

Want to ask Marci a question, but, don't want to do it directly during the program? Fill out our anonymous Google Form HERE to get it answered. (You will still need to attend the program to hear her answer).

Presented in Partnership with the Parker Memorial Library.
Delivery for Seniors & Homebound Residents
Coming Soon - Easier home delivery for Seniors and anyone who is homebound! We know how difficult it can be for some people to get to the library, especially when adding in the current health risks associated with COVID-19. So, we'd like to make it a little easier for you to get your books, movies, magazines... whatever you like to borrow from the library. We'd like to bring it to you. 

All you need to do is request the titles and items you'd like - online, through the app, or with a quick phone call to the Main Desk at the Library. Once you've been notified that your items are ready, call Tracy at 978-686-4080 x19 to be added to the delivery list. Deliveries will be made on Thursdays. Delivery will take place outside, practicing full social distancing guidelines. 

If you have your items outside for us, we'll return them to the library as well. Please call 978-686-4080 ext 2 for further information, or to order materials.
A Puzzle Swap!
Sat. Nov. 7th & Tue. Nov. 10th in the Fireplace Room (during our open hours)

Let's Swap Puzzles! 

Do you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, but need something new to work on? Do you have a pile of puzzles you've already done and just don't want to look at anymore? 

We're hosting a puzzle swap on in our Fireplace Room. 

Bring in your complete puzzles (no one likes a puzzle with a piece missing) and take home new-to-you puzzles. Any leftover puzzles will be given to the Friends of the Library for a future book sale. 

We will be observing library guidelines respecting social distancing and capacity limits. Update your puzzle stash before the winter blues set in!
Elin Hilderbrand is Back!
November 16th at 7pm

Join us virtually for this exclusive conversation with Elin Hilderbrand where she will discuss her new book Troubles in Paradise with author Jane Healey.

Signed books available for sale before and during the event at www.haleybooksellers.com. 
Just for Teens
Our Teen programs in November will continue online:

Are you curious about cosplay? Get tips for how to cosplay from a panel of experienced cosplayers.

On November 21st at 4pm join our How to Cosplay Panel to get tips and tricks for cosplay. Make sure to ask the panel of cosplayers any questions you have!!

Do you love reading? Join Book Babble on November 5th or Reader's Advisory on November 6th via Zoom to talk about books you've enjoyed so far this fall, and get suggestions for new books.

Do you need to de-stress or just want a space to be yourself? LGBT+ identifying teens and allies are welcome to join Rainbow Club via Zoom on November 12th.

Do you like movies or anime? Look for information about Anime Club on November 13th and Movie Watch Party on November 20th. Find the link to join both on the Nevins Library Teen Facebook Page.

Do you have a skill to share? Anyone with any skill can send a how-to video to our teen services librarian, Alison, by emailing her at acochrane@nevinslibrary.org. She'll add your how-to video to the Nevins Memorial Library YouTube channel and the Library's Teen Facebook Page.
Email our Teen Services Librarian, Alison, acochrane@nevinslibrary.org, with questions or comments.
A BIG Thanks to Those Who Helped & Who Shopped at the Book Sale!!
Thanks to all of our shoppers and volunteers that made the long-awaited Fall Book Sale an enormous success this year! 

All proceeds from the sale will go to providing programs and services for the community of Methuen. From the Museum pass program to Book Pages to programs for all ages, the Friends support the Nevins Library in every way!
What's Happening in Children's?
So Many Fun Things To Do in November
The Children’s Department is gearing up for a busy month in November, chock-full of interesting and delightful offerings.

Two highlights are our “Homeschool How-To” panel featuring local experts and practitioners, as well as another lovely production from the Tanglewood Marionettes called “The Dragon King.”

We’re also launching a new book group, the “What Is? Who Is?” book club for 7- 8-year-olds, which focuses on selections from everyone’s favorite nonfiction series.

And in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re offering a special “Giving Thanks” storytime and also Driveway Doodles, a unique effort to “artfully” show our gratitude towards our young patrons.

Last but definitely not least, once again the Children’s Department will sponsor a Giving Tree to provide Christmas gifts to Merrimack Valley homeless children served by Emmaus, Inc. – this year the tree will be set up on the main floor, where you can choose a Wish List tag from the tree to help make a child’s Christmas dreams come true. Thank you!