Nevins Memorial Library

 Recalling Our Past/Shaping Our Future

A Reading, Discussion and Author Series

The Methuen Historical Society and the Nevins Library bring you an opportunity to read and discuss the works of Howard Mansfield, New England author.  Mansfield writes about our history and how our communities commemorate our past and use our past to inform our present and our future. 

February, 2012: Read In the Memory House by Howard Mansfield and watch a discussion about the book with local residents on MCTV, Channels 22/33.  (Times to be announced) 

March 7, 2012: Read The Same Ax Twice: Restoration and Renewal in a Throwaway Age by Howard Mansfield and come to the Library to talk about the book. The book discussion will be held on March 7, 2012 at the Nevins Library at 7pm.
March 18, 2012: Come to meet author Howard Mansfield, join him for a reception, a discussion with the author, and a book sale/signing that will take place on

March 18, 2012 at the Nevins Library at 1pm.
    
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MA. Cultural Council, a state agency

February Vacation Programs for Children- Please register online for programs held during vacation week. (February 21st to Feb 25th) or call us at 978-686-4080 ext. 26.

Spring Preschool Storytime Lottery – February 13th to February 29th
It’s time to register your favorite little one in our spring storytime lottery. Programs for 2 year olds and 3 to 5 year olds are being offered. To register for the storytime lottery, stop by the Children’s Department
or call 978-686-4080 ext. 26.

Life at the Top with Author Eric Pinder  February 22nd @ 7:00 PM - 

For seven years Eric lived and worked as a weather observer atop the snowy, windswept, 6288-foot summit of Mount Washington, the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.”  

Eric Pinder, author of several books, will speak about and show us what it's like to be stationed up on the highest peak in New England during the winter. He has some exciting stories to tell and photos to show so come and see what we're missing here on our relatively flat land. Click here to register

Upcoming Programs for Teens:
Teen Movie Afternoon Tuesday February 21, 2pm.
When Seconds Count Babysitting Course Wed. February 22
and Friday 24 at 12:30pm.
Call 978-686-4060x16 for more information.
Click here to go to the teen page or to sign up for these programs

"What should I read next"?   The Nevins Memorial Library is pleased to provide our readers with this service that helps to match readers with books that they may like, based on other books they have read and enjoyed.  Click here for more information. 

Website updated by S.A. M. on 2/8/2012 at 10:17 AM