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.
Dinosaurs Rock! – June 24 at 6:30 pm (All ages) – Waitlist
Registration opens 5/15 – Have your kids ever held a real dinosaur fossil? Would they like to have their very own dinosaur fossil or crystal? Bring them to this interactive “Jurassic Journey” to explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils, where they’ll see real fossilized dinosaur skulls, footprints, claws, eggs, and poop! This program is funded by The Methuen Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council).
Animal Adventures – June 27 at 3 pm (All ages) – Waitlist
Registration opens 5/15 – Here’s a fun and unique learning experience for anyone who loves animals! Join us as our presenters introduce a variety of animals to the audience, including interesting information and stories, and even the opportunity to pet some of them!
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!
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.
