Below you’ll find some of our special summer events, please note the dates when registrations open for each of them. There is also instructions for how to track your reading, as well as (SOON!) the Methuen Public School reading lists for Grades 1 through 6.
And, readers in grades K-6 that log 5 or more books on either READSquared or paper passports can also participate in the 2025 Topsfield Fair “Read & Win” Program. Also don’t forget that we have more than just big programs this summer, we also have dozens of arts & crafts, animal, science, and storytime programs during the summer too. See our monthly calendar for those.
Science Heroes – July 29 at 9:30am (Ages 2-5) & Science Heroes – July 29 at 10:15 am (Ages 6-12)
Registration opens 6/15 – Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! We ask that you only register for on Science Heroes program, that best fits your child(ren’s) ages.
Didgeridoo Down Under – Aug. 7 at 6 pm (All ages)
Registration opens 7/15 – The didgeridoo, usually a hollow tree trunk, is a musical instrument that has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But this program is more than music – it’s a high-energy, interactive show that also features comedy, science, Aussie culture, and audience participation!
Author Visit: Raúl the Third – August 12 at 10 am (All ages)
Registration opens 7/15 – Best-selling children’s author and illustrator Raúl the Third will visit us to talk about his books, how he works, what he reads, and more! This program is funded by the Methuen Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council).
End-of-Summer Carnival – August 15 at 10 am (All ages)
No registration required – As the summer winds down and we wrap up our roster of summer programs, we’d like to celebrate with you! Bring your kids to enjoy games, treats, and all sorts of fun. No registration required.
Track Your Reading:
Want to start logging your reading progress? There are two ways to do it:
How It Works on ReadSquared (online tracking)
1) Register as a participant in the Nevins Library Summer Programs and track your reading progress at https://nevinslibrary.readsquared.com.
2) Complete activities and keep track of your reading (you’ll receive 1 stamp for every 140 mins read).
3) Once you’ve completed activities, head to the Youth Services Department at the Nevins Library to enter into the end-of-summer raffle (1 ticket per every 7 stamps).
How It Works with the Game Board (paper tracking)
Earn 1 stamp on your “game board” by reading/listening for 20 minutes (1 stamp for every 20 minutes).
Every seventh stamp allows you one entry into the end-of-summer prize drawing. Prizes are grouped by age this year and are available to view behind the Youth Services Desk. If you fill up your first board, you can pick up another one at the Youth Services Desk.
Week 1 (6/16-6/21) – Stop by the library to pick up your summer bag and game board. Starting tracking your reading!
Weeks 2–9 (6/23-8/15) – 1 stamp per 20 minutes read/listened to and 1 raffle ticket after 7th stamp. Raffle entries close on 8/15. You can collect stamps until the first day of school! PLUS 1 new take-home game each week!
Methuen Public Schools Summer Reading Program
Many of these books can be also found in our eBook/eAudiobook collection via Libby (as well as on our shelves). Stop by the Youth Services’ or Reference Desks for more information on how to get started with Libby if you haven’t used it before!
Program sponsors include the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston Bruins, The Nevins Library, Friends of the Nevins Library, The Methuen Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency) and the MSPCA at Nevins Farm.
Special thanks to Altitude Trampoline Park (Pelham, NH), Basketball Hall of Fame, Boston Bruins, Chuck E. Cheese (Methuen), Methuen Recreation Department, STEMSpot, Texas Roadhouse (Methuen), Topsfield Fair, and You’re Fired for their generous support of our summer program giveaways.
