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| It's not an April fools joke, it really is Spring. April is a month for warming temps and blooming flowers, if they can poke themselves through the snowpack!! Here in the library we have several interesting and fun programs planned for this month. A month long we'll be celebrating those poets among us because this is National Poetry month. At the end of the month we'll have a visit by the most famous poet of all, the Bard himself as played by actor Stephen Collins. The adult services department is encouraging all to keep a poem in your pocket and the Children's department will be holding all kinds of fun and exciting programs during vacation week. Stop in and see us and come away with a poem in your heart. See you soon, Nevins Memorial Staff |
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April is Poetry Month!!
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| Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people throughout the United States celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day as schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and other venues ring loud with open readings of poems from pockets. Sponsored by the Academy of American Poets, the event is meant to encourages individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner bard. This year Poem in Your Pocket Day will be held on April 30th and the Nevins Library is joining in the fun! Come to the Library that week and pick up a Poem for Your Pocket! Library Staff will also be working with the Methuen Senior Center, Methuen Village and other places in the community to make sure everyone is sharing and appreciating poetry! For more information about Poem in Your Pocket Day, or to talk about your organization participating in this event contact Sarah Sullivan, Head of Reader Services at 978-686-4080 ext 20.
Thursday, April 30 2015, 7pm
A Visit from The Bard
Actor/teacher/tour guide Stephen Collins returns with his one-man Shakespeare Monologue Show. Join us to see Collins' one man show Shake-Scene which has been met with rave reviews. Shakepeare wrote to be listened to, not read, and Stephen, with his "pitch-perfect" performance, will do justice to the Bard. And what better way to celebrate National Poetry month! |
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Literacy Volunteers of Methuen is Calling for Volunteer Tutors
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Literacy Volunteers of Methuen is a program of the Nevins Memorial Library. We train people just like you to help other adults learn to read, speak and write better English! Volunteer  tutors are matched with people who want to learn English, and they work one-on-one to help achieve the student's learning goals. Volunteers need not have any special background or education, they simply must be over 16, high school graduates, and possess patience and the time and interest to help others. To find out more information about volunteering for our literacy program, attend one of our Orientations (see list below.) For more information contact
Sue Jefferson, Literacy Coordinator at 978-686-4080 ext 32.
Orientations Tuesday, April 7th, 7pm - 8pm, Tutor Orientation in the Trustee Room Thursday, April 9th, 10am - 11am, Tutor Orientation in the Trustee Room Saturday, April 4th, 10am - 11am, Tutor Orientation in the Trustee Room |
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Calling All Cookbook Lovers...This is for YOU!!
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Calling all cooking hobbyists! The Friends' of the Nevins Library were recently given over 500 cookbooks in pristine condition and on
 Saturday, April 18
th we will be selling them as a special fundraiser for our organization. So don't miss out on this great opportunity to add to your cookbook library with some new and exciting recipes. There are many cuisines represented in the collection, such as French, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, American, as well as many great chefs.
This event is a one day only special on Saturday, April 18th 9:00AM to 4:00PM in the Garden Room located in the lower level of the library next to the Children's Department. So mark your calendars and help support our fundraising efforts. As always, all proceeds raised go toward funding our museum pass program and the summer reading programs. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Oscar Series Continues into April
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Tuesday April 6 at 6:30pm
Oscar Film Series -
We are looking forward to the next installment in our Oscar Film Series! This month we will be watching this year's Oscar Winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay AND Best Cinematography! This film also won the Golden Globe for Best Actor and Best Screenplay and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture. The film is about "a washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play". (from IMDB.com) This dark comedy/drama is rated R.
Click here to Register
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Children's Happenings for March
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| Come Celebrate National Library Week (April 12th to 18th) Check out the resources available to you at your library. Expand your horizons - it's all available free of charge at the Nevins Memorial Library.  Come join our celebration of libraries by attending an April program with your family.
There will also be an art show featuring some very talented 3rd graders from the Timony School over vacation week. Be sure to stop by and see the exhibit! Some highlights for the week include:
All of our Children's programming can be found on our Calendar of Events Page of the Nevins website Click here to access the Calendar of Events Registration Required For All of the Following Programs April 13th (M) at 10:00 am - Parent Child Activity Day : Let's Paint (3 to 5 year olds) April 13th (M) at 6:30 pm - Game Show Night: Minute -to-Win-It (4th to 6th Grade) April 14th (T) at 1:30 pm - Brain Building in Progress -Let's Build (3 to 5 year olds) April 15th (W) at 11:00 am - Babies & Books (No Registration Needed) April 16th (Th) at 4:00 pm - LEGO Block Party (K to 4th grade) April Vacation Week Programs (April 21st to April 25th) Plan a vacation week trip to the library and browse through our new series section, special displays and DVD section (located on the main floor). To register for programs, please use our online registration form found on our website www.nevinslibrary.org, under Calendar of Events or by calling the Children's Department at 978-686-4080 ext. 26. Registration Required For All of the Following Programs April 21st (T) at 10:00 am- Book Bingo (K to 6th grade) Please bring a lightly used book you enjoyed reading. April 22nd (W) at 10:00 am- Let's Celebrate Earth Day! (K to 3rd grade) April 23rd (Th) at 10:00 am - Science Quest: The Great Race (4th to 6th grade) April 24th (Th) at 6:30 pm - Upcycle It! Make a new craft using recycled materials (3 to 8 year olds) April 25th (F) at 1:30 pm - Lego Block Party (K to 4th grade) Spring II Preschool Storytime Registation Spring is here! Registration for the Spring II preschool storytime lottery for 2 year olds and for 3 to 5 year olds will take place from April 13th to April 27th. You can place your child's name into the preschool lottery at the Children's Information Desk or by calling us at 978-6868-4080 ext. 26. Storytime programs will begin on May 1st . |
What's Up in YA This Month?
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| Babysitting Class for Teens
Teens interested in becoming a certified babysitter are encouraged to enroll in our class during April Vacation and get prepared for opportunities to babysit this summer. Presented by "When Seconds Count" this course is designed for students in 6th - 9th grades (ages 11-15.) This class costs $80 per student, and must be paid in full before participating in class. Checks can be made payable to "Nevins Memorial Library". Sign up at the Main Desk of the Library. The class will be held on Tuesday April 21st from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Please note that this is a full day class. Please come prepared with a bagged lunch! Get hands-on training with a certified instructor and learn all about:
- Characteristics of c hildren
- Basic care such as feeding, changing and holding
- Supervising and playing with children
- Accident prevention
- Proper emergency response
- Basic first aid for common injuries and illnesses, CPR & AED Training for Adults, Children, and Infants
Students receive:
- Babysitter's Handbook
- Family interview forms
- All materials for this course
- AHA CPR Certification Card which is valid for 2 years
(upon successful course completion)
Wednesday, April 15 4-5pm TAG: Teen Advisory Group TAG: Teen Advisory Group is where teens get involved directly in what happens in the library for teens. Do you have an idea for a new club? Let's work on that!  Is there a program you'd like to get together at the library? OK! Want to help pick out books/DVDs/Video Games for our shelves? You got it. Just want to have some snacks with friends? That's okay too. Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited! |
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
Nevins Memorial Library |
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