The look of the newsletter has changed, some of how we create it has changed. The person who writes it has changed at least once, if not a few times... shhh... don't tell.

We still and will continue to strive to keep you all well updated on Nevins Memorial Library News and Events.

Thank you so very much to all those who read this every month or once in a blue moon, and here's to another 10 great years. Who knows how it will change between now and then. Exciting!

Ooh, and, if you know anyone who'd like to read read our newsletter each month, forward this issue to them and have them click the button below!

It’s reading tournament time!

Starting today we are competing against 20 other Mass. libraries to see who can read for the most minutes in a March-Madness style tournament. Can you help us out-read the other libraries?

Directions and helpful links to help log your time (in minutes) spent reading are available at the button link below.

Help us get to (and win!) the Minute Madness final at the end of the month!

Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Books (in any language and/or format), audiobooks, fanfiction, comic books, graphic novels, magazines and newspapers all count toward our goal.

Let's Go Methuen!!

We have two free and In Person programs in March for those who want to learn how to protect themselves from ID Theft, and learn more about Fraud Prevention and Online Safety!!

On Wed., March 8 at 11am, Robin Putnam, from the Massachusetts's Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation will be here to discuss identity theft and fraud prevention, how to spot and avoid scams, as well as what her Office does and how they can help you.

On Tue., March 14 at 6:30pm, Robin will return to talk about Online Safety. This talk will include information about protecting yourself while accessing the internet on your devices as well as details about phishing, general protection from online scams, and identity theft.

We're excited to welcome Methuen resident Anne Crump In Person on Wed. March 8 at 6:30pm.

She will wow us all with her stories from her months long trek along the amazing Appalachian Trail. Sharing her stories, insights, and lessons she learned along the way.

Join us on this year's Pi Day!!

It's a drop in program, so, come when you can anytime between 1 and 5.

There will be fun activities for the family, and all ages are welcome.

And, most importantly, there will be free pie thanks to Table Talk Pies!!

Three great movies are done, and, we have two more amazing ones in March (one was rescheduled from last month because of the weather) And, they're all being shown in person in our Great Hall!!

There's still plenty of room in both the movies and we look forward to seeing everyone as we all prepare for the Oscars on March 12th!

We continue our online European Art Series on with Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting.

Impressionist artists are celebrated for their beautiful depictions of nature, but they also frequented the cafes, bars and nightclubs of Paris and captured modern life in their works. This program will explore the images by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others and consider how the hub of activity in Parisian cafes inspired some of the world’s most famous artists.

This is a program held over Zoom, so please register through the link below, and you will be sent a Zoom link ahead of the program.

Mark your calendars because the Friends of the Nevins Library Spring Book Sale is happening March 24 through March 27!

March 24 from 5pm-8pm - Preview Night

March 25 from 9am-5pm

March 26 from Noon-4pm

March 27 from 9am-8pm - Bargain Day

There is so much available at the book sale, from books for all ages to DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles.

We hope to see you there!

March not only brings some new programs to the Youth Services Department, but it also marks the return of Murphy the Dog!

After a relaxing vacation in warmer climes, Murphy is back to enjoy hearing your children read aloud to him – sign up for the session on March 23, and keep an eye out for future visits from Murphy in the months ahead!

As for new programs, if you have a baby 18 months or younger then you’ll want to check out our Sensory Baby program, which gives our littlest patrons a variety of fun ways to explore their tactile world. Likewise, our Sensory Playtime program offers older children (ages 2-6) the chance to engage their senses and imaginations at stations offering various tactile experiences too. 

Also new this month is a Zoom In! storytime – if it would make your life easier to listen to read-alouds with your kids from the comfort of your home, then tune in to this evening online storytime! (Be sure to register via the button below so that we can send you the Zoom link.) 

Last but not least, we’re offering another Special Storytime this month: Superintendent Brandi Kwong will stop by to read aloud some of her favorite children’s books!

And speaking of reading, don’t forget that our Winter Reading challenge runs through March 18 – read as many minutes as you can, record your progress on Beanstack, and maybe win a prize. Use the button below for details – it’s not too late to get started!

Looking ahead to next month (but you can register beginning on March 15), we’ll be offering a Babysitter Safety Training for kids in grades 6-8 on April 20. When parents entrust their children to a babysitter, they feel more secure with, and are more likely to hire, someone who has Babysitter Safety Training. Students in this program will learn about infant and child care, child development, basic first aid, choking and injury prevention, and more. The program costs $40; register 3/15-4/10 and, to secure your registration, bring payment to the Children’s Room by 4/10.

As ever, we’ll also have our usual variety of preschool programs, storytimes, book groups, and teen/tween programs -- keep an eye on the Youth Services calendar and Facebook page to learn about upcoming programs!

Happy March, and Happy Reading!