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Greetings!
July is a very busy month here at the Library. Our Children's Department is in high gear bringing you tons of fun and exciting programs all based on the theme "Dig into Reading" . Not to fear, the adult readers services department also has a reading program. Just stop by the desk and check out how easy it is to participate. Anna has all sorts of fun planned for the teens during the summer as well so we are really hopping thins month. For those heading out on vacation, stop by to pick up some of those new "Beach reads" or even some old classics you've just been waiting to read, they're here just waiting for you.
Enjoy the wonderful warm weather....and relax with a good book.
Best Wishes,
Nevins Memorial Staff
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J. Courtney Sullivan Returns to the Nevins Library
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J. Courtney Sullivan, best-selling author of Commencement and Maine, joins us Thursday, July 11th at 7pm to talk about her latest novel, The  Engagements. Sullivan's appearance in 2012 brought in a large crowd of fans, and her popularity continues to grow. Books will be available for sale, and light refreshments will be served. For more information or to sign up for the program follow this link.
Click here to register
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Young Adult Happenings in July
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"Drop-In Gaming, Tuesday, 7/2 @ 2pm: Bring your own Wii games and board games to play. No ratings higher than "T", please!
Dig into Art: Pastel Drawing with Sharon Morley, Thursday, 7/18 @ 10am: For middle schoolers interested in art and drawing.
CC the Huntress Ghost Hunter, Thursday, 7/25 @ 7pm: Come hear stories and look at equipment from famous paranormal investigator, CC. Copies of CC's books will be available for purchase.
Craft Extravaganza, Tuesday 7/30 @ 2pm: Join other teens for a craft 
free-for-all. Anna will provide materials for one guided craft and then use
the rest of her craft supplies to let your imagination run wild!
Many of the July programs are filled up but visit EventKeeper to get on the waiting list in case someone else can't make it!
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Summertime Fun in the Children's Department
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Our Summer program, Dig Into Reading is up and running. It is not too late to join in the fun. Come see puppet show performances of The Dragon King and Peter Rabbit, Mime Robert Rivest, a magic show by Ed the Wizard, a family concert by Steve Blunt and more! Register  online for these events from our home page by clicking on the Calendar of Events link. These shows are free of charge to the public as a result of our financial sponsors. A special thanks to The Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council; a state agency, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and The Friends of the Nevins Memorial Library!
All participants using the online reading logs will be entered into a random drawing for some great prizes donated by the Boston Bruins! If your school-aged child (K to 6th grade) records books they read or were read to them on their personal online reading log by August 9th, they may qualify for free admission to the Topsfield Fair, a hot dog and drink and two ride tickets. Create your online reading log at www.readsinma.org. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Children's Department at 978-686-4080 ext. 26.
Dig Into Reading™, is sponsored by Nevins Memorial Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Dig Into Your Pantry, Help Take a Bite Out of Hunger!
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Help replenish our local food bank this summer by bringing in a nonperishable item from "The Bone Pile". Take a picture as you feed our 6 foot Dinosaur named Bob. Then turn in your bone (with your  contact information) to be entered into our thank you drawing. The Last Day for Food Donations is August 20, 2013. Please consider bringing in an item when you come to a program or just during a regular trip to the library. Any level of participation is welcome.
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For the Love of Bees: Learn about the Importance of Bees to Us and Our Gardens
| July 23rd at 7pm in the Garden Room (appropriately enough)
Honey bees are hugely important to the gardeners and the fruit growers in the region. Lately, honey bees have been beset by a strange  disease that destroys their hives Birgit deWeerd, a local beekeeper, will discuss the need to protect these valuable species and will show us how to raise honey bees for higher garden yeilds and the joy of producing your own honey.
Click here 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
Nevins Memorial Library |
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