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Greetings!
With the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall we here at the library are filled with new energies and have many exciting programs planned for September. We are continuing our series of programs remembering the Civil War, check the website for a discussion series and for a portrayal of the activist Sojourner Truth. Check out the Childrens' and Young Adult programs which are kicking into gear this month as well. Literacy Volunteers of Methuen is looking for tutors for adults and will be conducting a training workshop this month and into October. The Friends Booksale is scheduled for the end of the month so be sure to put that on your calendar for some great book bargains. All the details and more can be found below so enjoy and we hope to see you in the library soon
Best Wishes,
Nevins Memorial Staff
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What is an Online Database and Why Do I Need One?
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In this electronic age it is only fitting that Nevins Library patrons should be able to access information when they need it, day or night. Your library card is the key that unlocks the many types of services which are available to you from the comfort of your own home computer. While some of these resources are provided by the state there are many others that are only available to Methuen patrons. Not only can you do research but you can also download music and electronic  books through the Freegal and Overdrive by entering through the Nevins website, nevinslibrary.org. Click on the Reference tab to reach the list of online resources for your research needs. Here is a short list of the most popular and powerful databases we have to offer: Consumer Reports Online - for consumer information Mango Lanuages - Learn a foreign language or use the program to learn English Chilton's Auto Repair - look at schematic documents or research technical bulletins for makes and models of cars and trucks Learning Express - test prep database for learning guides and test practice for SAT, PSAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL and other professional exams Cypress Resume - a resume building database to assist you in developing a professional looking resume A to Z Databases - a business database for researching companies, developing marketing lists or conducting a job search Safari - Computer and Business ebooks you can read on your computer or print from (not downloadable)
Please take a look at these and the other information based resources that are also provided by the Mass. Library System as well as the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. You may be surprised at what the Nevins Library has become. It is your bridge to knowledge and your library card has become your key to the universe?.or at least a big chunk of it!!
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Become a Literacy Volunteer
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Literacy Volunteers of Methuen is once again having tutor training classes starting in September. This program is based at the Nevins Library and is geared towards adult ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) students. Students meet with their volunteer tutors in the library and review lessons which have been designed with their  individual needs in mind. Currently there is a long wait list of students wanting a tutor to help them improve their English. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity why not join our tutor training classes in September and start helping a fellow community member learn English. For more information contact Sue @ 978-686-4080 x 32 or litvolmeth@gmail.com.
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It that time again, time for our huge Fall book sale to benefit the Friends of the Nevins Library. Be sure to put us on your calendar!!
Preview Night on Friday, September 27th 5:00PM to 8:00PM in the Great Hall. The entrance fee is $20.00 per person.
Saturday, September 28th 9:00AM to 5:00PM and
Sunday, September 29th 12:00PM to  4:00PM.
Bargain Day on Monday, September 30th from 9:00AM to 9:00PM in which you purchase a bag for $8.00 and fill it with as many books, DVDs, CDs or puzzles as you wish.
If anyone wishes to volunteer to sort books prior to the Book Sale, or help out the weekend of the event, please contact Beverly Winn at 978-686-4080 ext. 31 or Carla Friedrich ext. 33 or cfriedrich@mvlc.org.
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Methuen Remembers the Civil War -
Reading and Discussion Series and Sojourner Truth
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Making Sense of the American Civil War is a series of four conversations exploring various aspects of the Civil War experience. Discussion leader is Bob Forrant, professor of history at UMass  Lowell. The discussions meet September 18, and October 2, 16, and 30. Advance registration is required to participate in this program, and you will receive the reading materials in advance. Please contact Beth Safford at 978-686-4080, ext. 12, to receive your first of three texts.
"Making Sense of the American Civil War", a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mass Humanities and the American Library Association. This project is administered by the Worcester Public Library.
Come meet Sojourner Truth - I's a Woman Ain't I - on September 24 at 6:30pm.
Kathryn Woods, a living history re-enactor has been taking on the persona of Sojourner Truth for over 20 years. Ms Woods has performed all over new England and has been filmed on cspan. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear what life was like at the end of the Civil War and what the ex slaves experienced in their new lives.
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Spinning and Knitting Demonstrations with Miss Shirley and Miss Amy
| September 10 at 7pm in the Garden room
Library Staff members Amy Dorsheimer and Shirley Toomey, both expert spinners and knitters, will bring in some of their wheels for a demonstration of the beautiful and ancient art of spinning wool into yarn and then taking that yarn and making it into cloth. Both of these  accomplished artists have been working with wool for many years and are happy to share with you the experience of taking wool from the sheep and bringing it all the way to a finished garment or blanket. They will also have on hand some beautiful finished pieces of their own work. For more information call the Reference Desk at 978-686-4080 ext 12.
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Celebrate International Dot Day in the Children's Department
| International Dot Day (All Ages) - September 14th(Sat) at 10:30 am
Come be a part of this international art event. The Nevins Memorial Library invites parents & children, teens and adults to listen to the  fabulous story called The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Then everyone will create their own unique dot picture that will be placed on display in our Day at the Art Museum held in March 2014.
Make a play date with a friend to visit the library and get your library card too! The Children's Department has a wide variety of programs for school-aged children and preschoolers. Monthly school-aged programs are held after school at 4:00pm or at 6:30pm. For more details, pick up an events flyer or view our upcoming program schedule online at www.nevinslibrary.org, under Calendar of Events. Please register for programs online or call the Children?s Department at ext. 26.
Registration for the preschool lottery will be held from
September 3rd to September 16th.
You can register your 2 year old or 3 to 5 year old for the lottery during a visit to the Children?s Department or by calling the Children?s Department at ext. 26.
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Young Adult Happenings in September
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* Book Babble, 9/3 at 7pm* - Join us the first Thursday of every month  to discuss a book over pizza and soda! This month we talk about the fun books we read over the summer. New members are always welcome; bring a friend! *TAG, 9/9 at 4pm* - Help Anna the YA librarian make the library better for teens by planning the programs, space, and books you want. We need to kick off the new year with new members! Join us! *Teen Pet Rocks, 9/16 at 4pm* - For our monthly craft program we  make pet rocks and houses! Either bring your own rock that will fit in a small match box or use the ones provided. *Teen Creative Writing Club, 9/19 at 7pm* - Let's work on writing prompts for poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction together. This year, we're going to plan a coffee house and a potential literary magazine, too! Snacks provided. |
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Author Mia March Visits the Nevins Library
| September 21 at 1pm in the Garden Room
Mia March, author of The Meryl Streep Book Club, returns to the Nevins Memorial Library to discuss her latest novel, Finding Colin Firth. Books will be available for sale, and refreshments will be served. This event will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 1pm. Registration is required for this program. Please call (978) 686-4080, x16 or log on to www.nevins library.org to register. |
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At Nevins Memorial Library, we have something for everyone to read! We also have a collection of movies, TV shows, music, and games that patrons can easily access. I hope to see you soon! As always, be sure to check our website for more exciting programs for all ages.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Underwood
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