Methuen, Nevins Memorial Library
Upcoming Events
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, "The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. " A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, "The Art Spy" uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces.…Learn More
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Homeschool Hub: Dissecting "Frogs" (Ages 7-11)
Come to the library to connect with other homeschoolers and explore a different topic each month, including a fun hands-on learning activity. This month we’ll learn about everything inside a frog, dissecting one without using a real animal (the “frog” is made of a gelatin-like substance).…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion Group
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is an adult book club that meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm from September through May. We enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction by and about queer authors and characters. We also occasionally watch movies and host author visits.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Board and Brewed (20s and 30s)
Come for the coffee or tea, stay for the games! Bring your own board game or borrow one of the library's for this meetup for new adults. Since the library does have a limited selection of games, bringing your own board game to teach is highly encouraged.…Learn More
Pokémon Club (Ages 8-10)
Do your kids enjoy playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or would they like to learn about it? This new program accommodates all levels of experience, including instructions for beginners. (Please note: Kids should bring their own cards, but no trading will be allowed during the program.…Learn More
Pokémon Club (Ages 8-10)
Do your kids enjoy playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or would they like to learn about it? This new program accommodates all levels of experience, including instructions for beginners. (Please note: Kids should bring their own cards, but no trading will be allowed during the program.…Learn More
History Unlocked: The Aztecs (Ages 8-11)
Our “Unlocked” series takes a deep dive into a variety of fascinating topics and includes hands-on experiences; this month we'll learn about the sophisticated and fierce history of the Aztec Empire, who lived in what is now central Mexico. If your plans change after you register and you won’t be able to come to the program, please have the courtesy to cancel your registration so that children on the wait list can take your place.…Learn More
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
This book discussion group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September-June, at 1pm. We read fiction and nonfiction, as voted on by members. Copies of the book are available for one month ahead of the meeting, right at the Main Desk. New members are always welcome!About this month's book: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams:Esme is born into a world of words.…Learn More
Slime of the Month (Ages 9-11)
Who knew there were so many kinds of slime you can make? Kids will enjoy producing a different variety each month!Please note that this program is for ages 9-11; younger children cannot be accommodated. If your plans change after you register and you won’t be able to come to the program, please have the courtesy to cancel your registration so that children on the wait list can take your place.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
DIY Designs: Self-Care (Ages 10-13)
Every month we’ll make another unique craft together; in February we’ll combat the dry winter air by making soothing lotions and balms.
Planning for Medicare
Planning for Medicare is a presentation and discussion led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative Heather Hurd. It’s geared towards individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility. Topics covered include health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Babysitter Safety Training (Grades 6-8)
The Methuen Recreation Department is once again offering this very useful program for aspiring babysitters! When parents entrust their children to a babysitter, they feel more secure with, and are more likely to hire, someone who has Babysitter Safety Training.…Learn More
Genealogy Talk and Tools
Looking to get more from your genealogy research? Drop In and speak with Bev Brown, genealogy specialist, and other genealogy researchers to get assistance on where to find the historical information about your family. Share ideas, research tricks, and informative websites.
Adaptive Storytime (Ages 5 and up)
This inclusive and welcoming program for neurodivergent children uses stories, movement, music, sensory activities, and play in a leisurely paced, small-group environment. All abilities are welcome, and activities are generally at a preschool level; attendees can expect a variety of seating options and the use of visual schedules to help with transitions.…Learn More
Stories & Songs (Ages infant-5)
Here's an entertaining program that gives families an evening option for their young children, including a special guest from Greater Lawrence Community Action Council — come join us for stories, music, and fun! Registration is requested but not required.
Family Storytime: Bubbles (Ages 3-8)
Wrap up your day at this evening storytime with some stories and a craft about bubbles!If your plans change after you register and you won’t be able to come to the program, please have the courtesy to cancel your registration so that children on the wait list can take your place.…Learn More
Tales for Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
Here’s a special program for our young patrons who are “aging out of” Books & Bubbles – so you can experience the fun and structure of storytime together, including making a simple craft! (Siblings are welcome to attend, but please only register your 2- or 3-year-old so that we have an accurate head count for craft preparation.…Learn More
LEGO Block Party (All ages)
We've opened our LEGO Block Party to all ages, and we encourage families to come build and create together (using our huge supply of LEGOs)! If your plans change after you register and you won’t be able to come to the program, please have the courtesy to cancel your registration so that children on the waiting list can take your place.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Cultural Cookbook Club
Cultural Cookbook Club invites participants to explore new flavors and traditions from around the world through food. Each month features a different cuisine, with participants preparing and sharing a homemade dish inspired by that culture. Participants are required to provide a list of ingredients with their dish.…Learn More
Cultural Cookbook Club
Cultural Cookbook Club invites participants to explore new flavors and traditions from around the world through food. Each month features a different cuisine, with participants preparing and sharing a homemade dish inspired by that culture. Participants are required to provide a list of ingredients with their dish.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
Noche de Libros, Tertulia y Café: Club de Libros en Español
¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura Mensual! Nos reunimos el primer miércoles de cada mes para sumergirnos en las páginas de libros fascinantes y explorar juntos nuevos mundos literarios. Diseñado para adultos de 18 años en adelante, nuestro club ofrece una experiencia enriquecedora para todos los amantes de la lectura.…Learn More
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Read to Murphy the Dog! (Ages 5-18)
We are delighted when Murphy the Dog visits the library, where he happily listens to children read aloud to him! Reading to a dog gives kids a chance to practice their reading skills with a friendly, nonjudgmental audience — a great setting for anxious readers (and dog lovers!).…Learn More
Traditional Irish Music Night at the Nevins Library
This educational program features three leading musicians from the Irish music community: Patrick Bowling (Irish flute, whistles, bodhrán), Eamon Sefton (guitar, banjo, vocals), and Elias Cardoso (fiddle, accordion, vocals). Drawing on extensive performance, teaching, and international touring experience, they present Irish music in an engaging and informative program for the public.…Learn More
Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group
Spring Series: Hidden IdentitiesWe all have parts of our lives that are known only to ourselves, but some people construct whole new lives to hide their identities…this spring we explore several ways in which people build new lives. March's book is: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le CarréSpies adopt hidden identities fpr a living.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Board and Brewed (20s and 30s)
Come for the coffee or tea, stay for the games! Bring your own board game or borrow one of the library's for this meetup for new adults. Since the library does have a limited selection of games, bringing your own board game to teach is highly encouraged.…Learn More
Pokemon Club (Ages 8-10)
Do your kids enjoy playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or would they like to learn about it? This new program accommodates all levels of experience, including instructions for beginners. (Please note: Kids should bring their own cards, but no trading will be allowed during the program.…Learn More
Pokémon Club (Ages 8-10)
Do your kids enjoy playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or would they like to learn about it? This program accommodates all levels of experience, including instructions for beginners. (Please note: Kids should bring their own cards, but no trading will be allowed during the program.…Learn More
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe (Ages 3-8)
Your kids will enjoy this bilingual storytime with read-alouds in Spanish and English, as well as a craft (of course!)This program is co-presented with Greater Lawrence Community Action Council. If your plans change after you register and you won’t be able to come to the program, please have the courtesy to cancel your registration so that children on the waiting list can take your place.…Learn More
Baby Sign Language: Basic Signs (Ages infant-18 mos.)
Join us to learn about the benefits of using sign language to help build communication skills, reduce frustration, and enhance connections. This four-part series features a different theme each week, and at each session you'll learn new signs and enjoy a song and story.…Learn More
Creative Outlet: Crafting with Samm and Sue
The Creative Outlook Group will meet each month to explore different art mediums and design wonderful creations of their own. Check out the list of upcoming themes our websiteMarch's theme is Decorative Picture FramesThis program is for adults.
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion Group
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is an adult book club that meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm from September through May. We enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction by and about queer authors and characters. We also occasionally watch movies and host author visits.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Books & Bubbles (Ages infant-18 mos.)
What do little ones love? Books! What else do they love? Bubbles! This language-enrichment program features fun songs, stories, and everyone’s favorite finale: bubbles! After the stories and bubbles, patrons are welcome to stay and enjoy a sensory playtime with their little ones.…Learn More
Big Sibling Storytime (Ages 2-6)
Parents, do you have young children who have just become big siblings (or will soon)? Bring them to this program, where we’ll read stories and give them a special surprise to celebrate being a big sibling! (Please note that this program is for children who have not attended previous Big Sibling Storytimes.…Learn More
Author Event: Shannon McKenna Schmidt
Shannon McKenna Schmidt will be discussing her new book, "You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her" - the story of a women-led operation and an appeal for understanding and civility. Lady Bird Johnson’s monumental journey expanded the role of women in politics and progressed the fight for women’s rights—a fight we still continue today.…Learn More
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
This book discussion group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September-June, at 1pm. We read fiction and nonfiction, as voted on by members. Copies of the book are available for one month ahead of the meeting, right at the Main Desk. New members are always welcome!About this month's book: The Fury by Alex Michaelides:While spending Easter with reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar on her idyllic private Greek island, her guests, who are concealing hatred and a desire for revenge, become trapped when the night ends in violence and murder.
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
DIY Designs (Ages 10-13)
Every month we’ll make another unique craft together!
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Board and Brewed (20s and 30s)
Come for the coffee or tea, stay for the games! Bring your own board game or borrow one of the library's for this meetup for new adults. Since the library does have a limited selection of games, bringing your own board game to teach is highly encouraged.…Learn More
Baby Sign Language: Bathtime Signs (Ages infant-18 mos.)
Join us to learn about the benefits of using sign language to help build communication skills, reduce frustration, and enhance connections. This four-part series features a different theme each week, and at each session you'll learn new signs and enjoy a song and story.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Pokémon Club (Ages 8-10)
Do your kids enjoy playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or would they like to learn about it? This new program accommodates all levels of experience, including instructions for beginners. (Please note: Kids should bring their own cards, but no trading will be allowed during the program.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
Noche de Libros, Tertulia y Café: Club de Libros en Español
¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura Mensual! Nos reunimos el primer miércoles de cada mes para sumergirnos en las páginas de libros fascinantes y explorar juntos nuevos mundos literarios. Diseñado para adultos de 18 años en adelante, nuestro club ofrece una experiencia enriquecedora para todos los amantes de la lectura.…Learn More
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group
Spring Series: Hidden IdentitiesWe all have parts of our lives that are known only to ourselves, but some people construct whole new lives to hide their identities…this spring we explore several ways in which people build new lives. April's book is: Erasure by Percival EverettThelonious "Monk" Ellison's writing career has bottomed out: his latest manuscript has been rejected by seventeen publishers.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Cultural Cookbook Club
Cultural Cookbook Club invites participants to explore new flavors and traditions from around the world through food. Each month features a different cuisine, with participants preparing and sharing a homemade dish inspired by that culture. Participants are required to provide a list of ingredients with their dish.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion Group
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is an adult book club that meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm from September through May. We enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction by and about queer authors and characters. We also occasionally watch movies and host author visits.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Creative Outlet: Crafting with Samm and Sue
The Creative Outlook Group will meet each month to explore different art mediums and design wonderful creations of their own. Check out the list of upcoming themes our websiteApril's theme is Blackout PoetryThis program is for adults.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
This book discussion group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September-June, at 1pm. We read fiction and nonfiction, as voted on by members. Copies of the book are available for one month ahead of the meeting, right at the Main Desk. New members are always welcome!About this month's book: A Burning by Megha Majumdar:Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
Books & Bubbles (Ages infant-18 mos.)
What do little ones love? Books! What else do they love? Bubbles! This language-enrichment program features fun songs, stories, and everyone’s favorite finale: bubbles! After the stories and bubbles, patrons are welcome to stay and enjoy a sensory playtime with their little ones.…Learn More
Board and Brewed (20s and 30s)
Come for the coffee or tea, stay for the games! Bring your own board game or borrow one of the library's for this meetup for new adults. Since the library does have a limited selection of games, bringing your own board game to teach is highly encouraged.…Learn More
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun!All levels welcome. Come and see what the fiber arts are all about!
English Conversation Group
This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners to get together and practice their speaking skills.
English Conversation Group
Join us to practice English in a fun and casual atmosphere.
New Parent Meet-Up
Are you a new (or new-ish) parent? Join us with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.…Learn More
