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James Patterson in Conversation with Hank Phillipi Ryan
Don’t miss these amazing two authors!
James Patterson will discuss his book, The Jailhouse Lawyer, with Hank Phillippi Ryan, who also has a book coming out in Sept, Her Perfect Life.
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The Nevins Library is proud to announce our participation in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World exhibit in cooperation with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
This exhibit presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attack. It will be on display in the Fireplace Room of Nevins Library through the month of September.
Additionally, on Saturday, September 11 at 12 noon and at 2pm, we will screen a 35-minute webinar produced by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. This webinar is suitable for all ages and features personal stories from 9/11 family members, first responders from the FDNY and PAPD, as well as a student on 9/11. There will also be a chance to live chat questions to staff at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum until 3pm. This will be a moving and memorable experience.
Our gratitude to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Library Association for making this possible.
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Book Groups are Back!
The Nevins Library is thrilled to host book groups again! We have the Thursday Evening Book Group, the Stranger than Fiction Non-Fiction book group, LGBTQ Book Discussions, the Wednesday Afternoon Book Group, and the Forever Young-ish (Teen books, Adult readers) Book Group.
Be sure to check our website or calendar of events for book lists or to double check meeting times. New members are always welcome at all of our book groups.
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Our Adult Scrabble Club is Back!!
Attention wordsmiths! The Nevins Library Adult Scrabble Club is back for another round of wordplay. Join us for fun nights of scrabble.
All competition levels are welcome and refreshments will be served.
The Adult Scrabble Club will meet every other Wednesday starting September 8th in the Trustees Room from 6:30-8:30pm.
Let the Games begin!
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A Statewide Watch Party and Conversation
September 22 at 7:00PM
Libraries and residents from across the Commonwealth will come together online to watch Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson, author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, in a video recorded for National Book Festival.
Following the video, former Massachusetts Representative and legendary civil rights advocate Byron Rushing & Professor Roopika Risam, noted scholar in public humanities and African diaspora and indigenous studies will facilitate a conversation.
This is a Library of Congress/ National Book Festival event made possible by the Massachusetts Center for the Book in collaboration with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Thanks to the Friends of the Nevins Library for their sponsorship of several of the programs for the Children's Summer Reading Program including the End of the Summer Party with mini golf and the Kona Ice Truck.
The Friends monthly Dine-Around fundraisers continue this month at The Irish Cottage on September 14th, 2021 from 4-10 pm.
We schedule fundraisers to fulfill part of our mission to finance programs at the Nevins Library. We appreciate all who participate in any of our activities.
The Friends of the Nevins Library will also hold its first in-person meeting in over a year in the Great Hall on Monday, October 6, 2021 at 6pm.
Seeing the Friends in person will be a delight, and refreshments will be served too.
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The Book Sale is Nearly Here
The Friends of the Library have been collecting TONS of new books and bestsellers and more from generous donors.
And wow, do we have a great selection for you to choose from this September as our Book Sale returns!
Sept 25th - 9am-5pm
Sept 26th - 12pm-4pm
Sept 27th - 9am-8pm ~ Bargain Day!
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the chance to stock up your bookshelves at bargain prices!
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A New Language Resource
It's called Pronunciator, and with it, not only do you get the world's most comprehensive language-learning service (164 languages to learn, 144 languages to learn them in), but, also their Naturalization test prep service, ProCitizen!
Give them a try!
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Teen Clubs and Programs Start Up Again this Month!! |
Are you interested in making your own movies? Join our six-week Stop Motion Animation Workshop, starting October 5th @ 4:30 pm.
Are you a fan of books? Check out Book Babble, the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm.
Do you like manga and anime, or want to learn more about these art forms? Come to Anime Club, the second Monday of each month at 4 pm.
Are you LGBTQIA+ or an ally, and looking for a space to hang out? Join Rainbow Club, the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm.
Do you love watching movies? Watch them in Movie Club, the third Monday of each month at 4 pm.
And don’t forget to check out the new furniture in the Teen Section! Come to check out books, music, and movies; stay to hang out on one of our new couches or chairs.
Teens in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to hang out in the Teen Section. Any adults or siblings looking to use the Teen Section must be accompanied by a teen.
If you have any comments or questions about teen programs, please email the Teen Services Librarian, Alison, at acochrane@nevinslibrary.org. |
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Donuts with Dad is Back! (And Some New Programs too!) |
Well, it’s been quite a summer – lots of great performers and events, and great patron participation! And now that kids are back in school and we’ll be open on Saturdays again (beginning 9/11), it’s time to shift to after-school and weekend programs for school-age children, as well as fun preschool programs.
Our recent parent survey showed overwhelming preference for having a themed preschool storytime series that you could count on regularly attending, so we’re offering just that: we’re excited to launch our weekly “Alphabits” program, which focuses on a different letter each Monday. Even if your children already know their alphabet, they’ll enjoy these weekly stories and crafts, as well as the company of other preschool children.
That’s not the only new program, though: we have two different craft clubs for ages 5-8 and 9-11, a “Movie Matinee” for ages 8-11, a “Learn at the Library” program for homeschoolers, and “Science Storytime” for preschoolers.
Plus, we’re bringing back our book groups for children and the ever-popular “Donuts with Dad.”
Keep an eye on the Children’s Department calendar and Facebook page to learn about these and other upcoming programs!
Happy September, and Happy Reading!
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