Welcome in 2015 with a visit to the Nevins Memorial Library.  We have some really interesting stuff happening this month.  Check out the Calendar of events to see when the book groups are meeting, we have them for almost all ages.  As always, during this snowy month, if you have any question of whether we are open just hit our webpage or give a a call before venturing out to a program.  We will always change our phone message when we close.  Take a look below for some of our highlighted programs for the coming month and we hope to see you here if just to sit by the fireplace and relax with a great book. 

See you soon,  

Nevins Memorial Staff

Did you get a new tablet or e-book reader for Christmas, and want to learn more about downloading e-books from the Library's collection onto this device? Did you get one last year, and are tired of paying for every e-book you read, and would like to start borrowing e-books  instead? On January 15th from 7:00pm- 8:30pm Kirsten Underwood, Head of the Reference Department, will answer your e-book questions and explain the many ways that the library can help you download books for free! 

 Click here to Register

 or call the Reference Desk at 978-686-4080 x13 

Happy New Year everyone!!  We are looking to start 2015 off right with a great month of teen programs! Here are two to look forward to.  Keep in mind our bookgroups and TAG are stiull scheduled too!!  Look at the Calendar for those dates. 

January 24th - 2pm - YA Section

Do you like to read comics?  Stop by on the 24th for a Comics Chat & Swap.  Let's talk about what's going on in the comics world and hear suggestions about what we should be reading!  Bring comics that you've read and enjoyed to swap with others too, if you'd like. 

We are going to try knitting this month for our Teen Craft!  We will meet on Monday January 26th at 4pm.  We will supply some yarn and together we can learn this new (and supposedly very easy) method of knitting that involves straws.  Please come and join us, no matter if this will be your first attempt or if you are already an experienced knitter.  Feel free to bring your own knitting projects too, if you'd just like to knit in good company!

Project Giving Tree

This year, the Children's Department will be collecting items for Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. emergency shelter and soup van. If you attend a Children's program or visit the library please consider making a donation to our annual charitable project. The following items are great choices: canned soups and stews; hot & cold cups; paper plates & napkins; plastic forks, spoons, knives; Styrofoam soup bowls; any type of children's hat, scarves or mittens; toothpaste & toothbrushes; bars of soap; hand soap in dispensers; and shampoo & conditioner.

Donations can be dropped off in the Children's Room until January 31, 2015. Thanks for your support!

Love & Logic Workshop Series

The Nevins Memorial Library is cosponsoring a series of free workshops for parents with the Michael B. Christensen Community and Family Support Center at GLCAC Inc. Mary Ann Fleming and her staff will conduct the sessions and provide free child care and activities for the child while the adults attend the workshops. All workshops are free of charge and will take place in the Study Room located in the lower level of the library on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Please register online to attend individual workshops that fit your needs. Program topics being offered are listed below:

January 3^rd - Handling Misbehavior without breaking a Sweat.

January 24^th - Teaching Kids to Listen . . . the First Time

February 7^th - Avoiding Power Struggles

February 28^th - Limits Create Happier Parents, Happier Kids, and Happier Families

March 7^th - What to do When Your Kids Leave You Speechless

Register Here for Jan. 3 program 

Register here for Jan. 24 program 

 Check out the Calendar of Events on the Library website to find all kinds of exciting programs for kids of all ages.  We have crafts and science programs as well as book groups for school age kids.  Storytimes will be starting  up in January so click on the Calendar for more Kid's programs

Click here to look for more Children's Programs 

 January 14, 2015 - 4pm to Close 

The Friends of the Nevins Library, in conjunction with the Irish Cottage, will be holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM at 1111 Riverside Drive, Methuen, MA. Simply bring in the flyer, which can be obtained at the Library or on our web site at www.nevinslibrary.com , and present it to your server when cashing out. The Irish cottage will donate 20% of your bill total (excluding alcohol) for both dining in or taking out, to the Friends. In addition, for every participant, the Irish Cottage will donate an extra $1.00 per participant. So please come, and help support our fundraising efforts. All proceeds raised go toward funding our museum pass and summer programs for kids and teens.

 Click here to access printable flyer to bring to the Cottage