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Greetings!
October is a wonderful month bringing with it those cool crisp autumn days as well as well as bushels full of cool crisp apples. This month we here at the library are inviting all of you, those young and old alike, to participate in our first PUMKINPALOOZA. What's a PUMKINPALOOZA you might ask? Here's the deal... 
Purchase a FOAM pumpkin at any one of the craft stores and decorate it as your favorite book character . You may paint it, carve it, dress it up, accessorize it...let your inner artist shine. Bring your finished creation to the Children's desk or the main Circulation desk where you will be given a specific number for your entry. Pumpkins will be displayed within the library and patrons will be encouraged to vote for thier favorites. Ballots will be available at the Circ. and Children's desks. Winners will be chosen and announced on the afternoon of the October 28. Good luck to all and tell your friends. We hope to fill the library with some fantastic pumpkins --- a PUMPKINPALOOZA!!
Best Wishes,
Nevins Memorial Staff
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Methuen Remembers the Civil War -
Reading and Discussion Series
Dr. Ira Spar, Civil War Medicine and Its Relation to Todays Health Care Challenge
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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.
Civil War Medicine and How it Relates to Present Day Health Care by Dr. Ira Spar
Dr. Spar, a member of the Society of Civil War Surgeons, will present an overview of Civil War battleground medicine and the life and times in a Civil War Hospital. He will also include a discussion of the ways in which this initial foray into Federal health care has affected how we address health care issues today. Dr. Spar is also an author and has recently completed a book "New Haven's Civil War Hospital".
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Spooktacular Events in October for Children
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program during the month of October! We will offer a variety of programs for all ages. Gentle Halloween storytimes for Babies & Books, 2 year olds and 3 to 5 year olds, Scare Factory (4th -6th grade), and more! 
Be sure to take a stroll around the outside of the library by following our Storywalk.This fall we are featuring The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams. It is a fun way to walk and read with your children! Be sure to visit the last page of the Storywalk located in the Children?s Department to create your own story related craft. Don?t forget to enter our first annual Pumpkin Decorating contest. All ages can join the fun by submitting an entry with a foam/plastic pumpkin decorated like a book character. For more details, call the Children?s Department at ext. 26.
Stop by and 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 us at ext. 26.
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Young Adult Happenings in October
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**Writing, 10/17 at 7pm* - More fun writing prompts for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Bring a friend or project you're working on to get feedback! Snacks provided.  *String Doll Craft, 10/22 at 4pm* - Our craft this month are creepy, Halloween-y string dolls! Make mummies, zombies, witches, or whatever you like. *Harry Potter Halloween, 10/29 at 4pm* *(Please note time and date change!)*  - Dress up in your Hogwarts best for a night of trivia contests, very special Harry Potter treats, games, and more!
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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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about their books and answer your questions! Liz has a new book called "Kneading to Die" and Barbara's new title 
is "Clammed Up". Both of these local authors will have copies of their books for sale and light refreshments will be served. 
Dead Fish, and the True Story of Santa Claus. In his book , Kevin recounts the journey his family took through a foreign adoption and the experiences they had while raising their wonderful son. Books will be available for sale, and refreshments will be served.