A Presentation on
Parkinson's Disease

Join us for a special community program, presented by Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire, focused on understanding Parkinson's Disease and an update the latest research.

April 14 at 1pm

More Info & Register for A Presentation on Parkinson's Disease

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Healthy Sleep for Infants
(& Parents!)

Join us to learn how to support your baby's (and your) sleep: we'll review what is developmentally appropriate for sleep by age, discuss realistic expectations, and help prepare you for when and why baby's sleep may change. This program is part of our “Growing Readers” initiative, generously supported by the Castle Fund of Methuen.

April 28 at 10am

Register for Healthy Sleep for Infants

Howie Newman's
Musical Baseball Show

Let's kick off the season as Howie offers a special baseball show, which includes baseball songs, baseball trivia and stories about his days as a sportswriter on the Red Sox beat.

April 15 at 6:30pm

Register for Howie's Musical Baseball Show

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Local Author Event:
Michael Raimondi

Join us as Michael Raimondi, a reporter with Boston 25 News and a Methuen Ranger discusses his book “American Gold” about the only USA curling team to ever win the gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

April 21 at 6:30pm

Register for Michael Raimondi Author Event

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Silent Films with Live
Musical Accompaniment

Join us for a family-friendly silent film program with live music played by Jeff Rapsis.

We’ll watch two comedies from Buster Keaton, the most silent of silent comics. 'Sherlock Jr.' (1924), and 'The Cameraman' (1928).

April 23 at 6:30pm

Register for the Silent Films with Live Music

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V is for Valley:
A Concert-Conversation

Join us as Singer-storyteller Jack DesBois shares the folk songs of the Helen Hartness Flanders Collection, a collection of thousands of recordings.

Join a conversation about the enduring role of folk music in our world today.

May 5 at 7pm

Register for V is the Valley

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Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Don't miss our Jigsaw Puzzle Swap between April 21 - April 25 during open hours.

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Info

What’s New

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Be the first on every hold list. Get our Weekly New Book Newsletter. Register for Wowbrary here.

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It’s that time of year again. Go here to find the “Red” Winn Scholarship Application. Or you can go to the Winn Scholarship’s landing page here. Remember, it’s due by April 24.

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This 4-week social/emotional learning program teaches anxiety management skills, strategies to boost self-esteem & self-confidence, and more. Students will have fun while learning how to feel calm, confident & connected. Register for the April 2 at 4pm Session here, Register for the April 9 at 4pm Session here, Register for the April 16 at 4pm Session here, or Register for the April 30 at 4pm Session here.

The Friends of the Nevins Library is a non-profit 501c3 organization created to support the library programs and activities of the Nevins Library. The Friends do many activities throughout the year including book sales, Chill Out with a Sundae, and other fundraising events. There are many opportunities to become involved in the group and enjoy the rewards of giving to your community. Find more info about the Friends here.

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Check out our Reading Lists for All Ages. This month is we spotlight some of the lists we have of about Graphic Novels and more. Check them out!