Talking Trash in Methuen:
Composting

Join us as Joe Cosgrove from the City of Methuen & Jon Laurie of Black Forest Comost talk about the City’s new composting initiative and how composting at home can contribute to a better environment and a more efficient waste management system.

April 29 at 6:30 PM

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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

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A Spirit’s Journey:
A Gentle Invitation to Remember

Join local author & spiritual medium, Cheryl Bradley, for a heartfelt introduction to her book, “A Spirit’s Journey.” A thoughtful & accessible look at the idea that our lives may be part of a greater unfolding guided by purpose.

May 14 at 6:30 PM

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Let's Talk About Plants

Join us as Nate Whitmer explains the threats from invasive plants, tips for identification and removal, and how to garden with native plants which support a healthy and vibrant ecosystem.

May 19 at 6:30pm

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A Musical Concert:
Polaris Flutes

Join us for a wonderful concert featuring Polaris Flutes, a group founded to fill a need for flute ensemble performance opportunities for professional and semi-professional flutists on Boston’s North Shore. Come see them play original compositions and transcriptions with many instruments in the flute family, from piccolo to concert flute to bass flute.

May 26 at 6:30pm

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Local Author: Jay Atkinson

Join us as Local Author Jay Atkinson shares his new book, “Storrow Drive”.

The book brings back Joe Dolan from the author’s first book, “Caveman Politics”. This time the reporter finds himself facing deadly threats as he makes his way through the seedy side crime in Boston.

May 29 at 6pm

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Coffee House:
A Ukulele Concert

Join us for an afternoon with an outstanding group, The New England Ukulele String Ensemble. A group that plays classical and modern music from many genres.

Great fun and easy listening for everyone.

May 31 at 1pm

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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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There’s always so much going on in the Teen Dept. from Anime Club to Book Babble, and more! Don’t forget to check out our Teens Groups & Clubs page to see all the good stuff that happens every month.

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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.

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The Friends of the Library are having a Papa Gino’s fundraiser on May 12 from 4-9pm. Eat in or take out. Mention Friends of the Nevins Library so we can have the credit. Great pizza and a fun night for the Friends. 782 River Street, Haverhill, MA. Find more info for the the Fundraiser 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!