Author Event: Jane Healey

Join us for an evening with Jane Healey as she talks about her new book "The Women of Arlington Hall". A story about a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy games.

October 9 at 7pm

Register for Jane Healey Author Event

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Flamenco Dancing

Let's wrap-up Hispanic Heritage Month with a BANG! Join us as Yu-Ling Hu of Heart.Dance.Space introduces us to the world of Flamenco Dancing. Learn about the values and the beauty of cultural dance as well as the importance of individuality expressed through dance and movements. There will be a program for Kids & one for Adults!

Oct 16 at 6:30pm (Adults)

Register for Adult Flamenco Dancing

Who Are You? Genealogy
Resources at Your Library

Do you want to start researching your family’s history? Or would you like to learn how to research your family history deeper

Join Dan Gagnon and Daniel Allie to discover all the exciting genealogy resources the library has to offer.

October 18 at 2:30pm

Register for Who Are You? Genealogy

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Categorical Organizing:
A Place for Everything!

Learn new ways to tackle clutter with this fun and interactive workshop!

Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers. She has been an organizer and re-designer for 22 years and works with a variety of clients, both in the office and in the home.

October 23 at 6pm

Register for Categorical Organizing

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Haunted Castles of New
England

Join us as local author Sam Baltrusis shares his latest book "Haunted Castles of New England".

He’ll share interesting facts about the Pine Lodge mansion, home of local resident Edward Searles, as well as other castles and their own unique history and lore.

October 28 at 7 PM

Register for Haunted Castles in NE

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Community Art
and Craft Supply Swap

Do you have craft supplies you no longer need? Want to start a new hobby without investing money? Come by our Community Art Supply Swap and exchange items for something new to try.

Pass along supplies, grab some for free, and keep them out of the landfill!

Find Important Guidelines Here

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Jigsaw Puzzle Swap &
Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Do you like to do jigsaw puzzles? Have you ever been in a Jigsaw Puzzle Race? Now's your chance! Sign up your team of up to 4 players; teams of all ages are welcome.

Also don't miss our Jigsaw Puzzle Swap between November 8-15 during open hours.

Bring your completed jigsaw puzzles and swap for new-to you ones.

Register for Jigsaw Puzzle Race & More Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Info

Virtual Programs

We always love to see you in person, but did you know that you can stay home, chill, and learn something (or have some fun) at the same time with our Virtual Programs via Zoom.

We partner with other libraries in Mass, as well as plan our own programs to bring you a wide variety of topics and authors!

Find Info & Register for our Virtual Programs here

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What’s New

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We are proud to host Groundwork Lawrence’s Methuen Farmer’s Market again this summer! Come and shop for fresh produce from local farmer’s, right on our front lawn. Again this year, thanks to a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, everyone is invited to enjoy Music at the Market too! Find more info about the Farmer’s Market and musical acts here.

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Are you struggling to find strategies to help your pre-teen with big feelings? Do you need some tools to help support them in those tough moments? Do you need some tools to support yourself in those tough moments? Whether your pre-teen is grappling with stress, anger, or just managing daily routines, we will identify approaches that can help you navigate this time together. Register for our Zoom program Supporting Your Pre-Teen here.

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Join us October 17 from 6pm-8pm for a special, spooky program, where kids can walk through our “haunted woods” and enjoy Halloween games and crafts. The event will also have one area for not-so-scary activities. No Registration required, but you can Find more info about Haunted Woods here

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On Wednesday, October 15 beginning at 4pm stop by the Irish Cottage Restaurant for either Dine-in or Take out and help support the Friends. Bring in the flyer and give it to your server when cashing out. The Irish Cottage will donate 20% of your bill’s total (excluding alcohol) to the Friends of the Nevins Library. Find the flyer and more info here.

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Check out our Reading Lists for All Ages. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this month the page has three book lists that have on them books about and by those who are Hispanic and Latino. Check them out.