It's not just about the birds this spring at the Nevins Library!

We're also learning more about Gardening!

Heather Bonanno from Pleasant Valley Gardens will be here and to share with us tips about how to start a garden, the best place and time to plant, and how to keep your garden looking great.

Join us to learn about local, state, and federal energy efficiency programs available to both renters and homeowners that can help you save money.

Presented by the City of Methuen, Groundwork Lawrence, National Grid, & Mass Save®

The Rockingham Writers group will be hosting a special program for the public on Saturday, June 3 at 1pm.

Local authors Jorge DeNapoli, Ron Penczak, Susan Piazza will share the books they have published, the time it took to write, and discuss issues with publishing.

They will also talk about why writing was important to them and the message they want to share with their readers. 

The Nevins Library is happy to welcome back Bestselling Author William Landay.

He will be here to discuss his brand new novel, “All that is Mine I Carry with Me”. 

It's a tale about family--family secrets and vengeance, but also family love. It masterfully grapples with a primal question: When does loyalty reach its limit?

Copies of the books will be available for purchase and signing, thanks to our friends at Haley Booksellers.  

The Nevins Library has partnered with the Massachusetts Immigration & Refugee Advocacy Coalition and the Reading Public Library to present one final virtual program on May 8 at 7pm

These programs are designed to present relevant, up-to-date, and accurate information on immigration topics. They are open to anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of immigration-related topics, and learn about helpful resources for practice with immigrant populations.

You may register for any or all of these programs through the link below, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. The schedule of program topics:

Planning a Memorial Day BBQ? Borrow one of our lawn games and add to the fun! We have Bocce, Lawn Jenga, Spike Ball and more!

If you are looking to do some Gardening, we have a hand tool set, and Soil Meter and a bulb planting kit to help you out.

Interested in exploring nature this spring? We have a telescope, a microscope (with prepared slides), a Bird Watching Kit, Solar Binoculars and even Night Vision Goggles to try. 

There are lots of “Things” in our Library of Things – all available to borrow for free with your library card! Ask for more information at the Main Desk.

The Friends of the Library are happy to host another yummy fundraiser with The Chateau in Andover.

Take the day off from cooking on May 9 and enjoy food from The Chateau’s fantastic menu.

The Chateau, in turn will donate 20% of your total to the Friends. 

Make sure let your server or phone representative know that you are participating in the fundraiser & to Flag your Check. Or for online orders on make sure to indicate Order FUNDRAISER as an item & then enter the name of your organization as a special instruction.

Spring is in full swing, so it’s only appropriate that we’re launching a fresh springtime crop of new programs this month! For preschool-aged children (ages 3-5), try our “Mindful Movement” program, which uses stories and movement activities to encourage young children’s social-emotional development in a fun and supportive setting. Also new for this age group is “Sprouting Scientists,” where your youngsters can enjoy stories and hands-on activities that show them how fun and intriguing science can be. 

It’s also time for our quarterly “Birthday Bash,” for kids aged 3-8 who have birthdays in April, May or June – we’ll do some reading, crafting, and celebrating! And for homeschoolers (aged 5-10) we’re starting a “Homeschool Hub” program where kids will learn about a different topic each month, including a fun hands-on learning activity. 

For older kids, check out our “Tales and Scales Book Club,” for 9- to 13-year-olds who enjoy fantasy fiction that features dragons, as well as our “Ten to Teen” program for 10- to 13-year-olds, featuring a new topic and activity each month – lots of fun, and lots of variety. 

Last but not least, we’re offering another Special Storytime this month with guest reader Maureen O’Dowd, retired media specialist at the Timony school. Many parents will remember her from their school days, and she’s delighted to pay us a visit to read aloud some stories and perhaps meet some former students’ children! 

As ever, we’ll also have our usual array of preschool programs, storytimes, and book groups, and of course Murphy the Dog will pay us a few visits – keep an eye on the Youth Services calendar and Facebook page to learn about upcoming programs! 

Happy May, and Happy Reading!