Volume 05 | May 2020
Asteroids: Friends or Foes!
What are Asteroids? How are Asteroids and Meteorites related? Will one of them strike Earth with enough force to create widespread damage?Join us as Kelly Beatty helps us explore the science (and science fiction) surrounding asteroids.

We're going to Zoom into this subject by doing our first virtual program online. Click on the link to sign up, you will be sent an email with the link to the meeting. Zoom is pretty easy and you can use your computer, ipad or phone to connect.


Kelly Beatty has been explaining the science and wonder of astronomy to the public since 1974. An award-winning writer and communicator, he specializes in planetary science and space exploration as Senior Contributing Editor for Sky & Telescope magazine.

Don't forget that your Library may be phisically closed but the website is bursting with things to do, like learn a language or read the New York Times. This 24/7 branch is always open for you and that's where you will find the most up to date info on what's happening at the Library
Methuen Cares Seeks Donations
Methuen Cares, a community group devoted to helping others during this trying time is requesting donations of non perishable foods, canned goods, and paper products among other things. These items may be dropped off at the Metheun Cares location (the Loop, the former Avenue location). Please call the number on the flyer for a donation appointment.

Take some time for Genealogy
During this crisis when the library building is closed to thepublic, Ancestry.com is offering remote usage through the duration of the shutdown. Right now this includes the month of May and possibly beyond. What better time to start that Genealogy search you've been putting off until you had the time. In addition to Ancestry, we have Heritage Quest and American Ancestors to help you find your long lost relatives' information.

Still Time to Fill Out Your Census Online
This year is the year we count everyone in the country and so, to make it easier and more efficient, there is an online form you can fill out. It is easy and quick and really important. The numbers that are derived from the census form the basis for all Federal expenditures for cities and towns, Make sure Methuen counts by filling out your Census.

What's Happening Down in Children's?
Catch up with All the Stuff on the Children's Facebook Page
We are still thinking of you all and missing you so we're putting storytimes up on our Children's FB page as well as putting some cool activities on our website....for preschoolers up to 5th graders. Also we've put a story, read by the Children's staff on our phone system so you can dial in and listen. this week it's "Bark George". They will be changed weekly. 978 686-4080 x29. Hope you are enjoying all these offerings but we still can't wait to see you in person!