March is upon us and lets hope it treats us a little more gently than the previous months have done...Boy this winter seems to go on forever!!  Still, here at the library we are putting together some wonderful programs for the upcoming month.  We have several Authors coming to speak about their books, Ted Reinstein of Chronicle fame will be her to speak and sign his books. Leslea Newman, has written a group of poems surrounding the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student who was murdered in 1998 and will be here to discuss her book and sign copies for patrons.   

The Children's Department will be putting on some great programs including its always popular storytimes and let's not forget the Young Adult department who invite any and all teens interested in their Reading and writing programs and well as some fun crafts to check out their program offerings.

Spring will be here before we know it...we think... 

 See you soon, and keep warm!! 

 Nevins Memorial Staff

COME VISIT "FAMILY DAY AT THE ART MUSEUM" ON MARCH 8^TH (10:00am -2:00pm)

Painting the World's "Family Day at the Art Museum" is open to the public on March 8^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event will feature a gallery of artwork created by children, a variety of interactive art stations and programs led by local art teachers. All of the artwork on display was inspired by reproductions of famous artists from around the world. This cooperative school and library project was conducted at the Donald P. Timony Grammar School by Ms. Lisa Desharnais, at the Tenney Grammar School by Ms. Carol Licciardi and Ms. Amy Dorsheimer, a children's librarian at the Nevins Memorial Library. Art related programs were also offered at the Nevins Memorial Library by the Children's Department staff. 

* Art related programs for children will take place in the Garden Room.

Click here to visit our Calendar of Events page 

* Participate in our Library Art Scavenger Hunt. Turn in your ballot to enter our prize drawing.
* Children 3 to 6 years old can play with our new interactive literacy boxes. This month's theme is Nursery Rhymes. If you complete 5 activities with your child, turn in your card to receive a free book from our community partners at GLCAC.

* Has anyone in your family lost their library card? No problem! You can get a replacementcard for free (Valid only on March 8^th).

Spend a few minutes visiting the "art gallery" in the Children's Department located in the lower level of the library during your next visit. Don't miss this wonderful display of creative talent from the young artists of Methuen. The art gallery will be on display until Saturday, March 29^th.

Thomas Mickey  America's Romance with the English Garden

April 2^nd  at 7pm

Thomas Mickey's book is the story of tastemakers and homemakers, of savvy businessmen and a growing American middle class eager to buy their products.  It is also the story of the beginnings of the modern garden industry, which seduced the masses with its images and fixed the English garden in the mind of the American consumer.  See and nursery catalogs delivered aspirational images to front doorsteps from Maine to California and the English Garden became the look of America.  Registeronline or call the Reference Dept. at 978-686-4080 x13 for more information.

click here to register