Summer Reading 2018
Libraries Rock!™ @ Nevins Memorial Library
Libraries Rock!™ is the theme for the 2018 summer reading program!
Online reading logs are created using www.readsinma.org.
Cool things about summer reading at the Nevins Library:
- Prize bags every week for contest winners!
- Earn cool swag beads by reading!
- End of summer prize baskets – qualify by making an online reading log!
- Sign up at readsinma.org starting June 16 and get the Topsfield Fair Incentive by reading just 20 minutes per day for 10 days this summer (200 minutes)!
Performers and Big Events
Following are our awesome performers and big events!
Be sure to check out our full calendar of events at http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/n/nevins/ek.cfm.
Mike Bent: Rock, Roll & Read! Magic Show™ (K-3rd grade)
Registration begins May 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Lawrence Lodge of Elks #65 with funds
obtained from the Elks Nation Foundation Community Investment Program
Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Show (K-6th grade)
Registration begins May 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Lawrence Lodge of Elks #65 with funds
obtained from the Elks Nation Foundation Community Investment Program
Dance Caliente (1st-4th grade)
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Lawrence Lodge of Elks #65 with funds
obtained from the Elks Nation Foundation Community Investment Program
Science Tellers: Wild West (1st-5th grade)
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Lawrence Lodge of Elks #65 with funds
obtained from the Elks Nation Foundation Community Investment Program
Bocce Tournament in the Park (3rd-6th grade)
Friday, July 20 @ 9:15 AM-1 PM
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Pagnoni family and Sons of Italy Lodge #902
Davis Bates & Roger Tincknell Concert (4-8 year olds)
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which
is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency
Tanglewood Marionettes: Hansel and Gretel (1st-6th grade)
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which
is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency
Jungle Jim: 80s Rock the Library (4-9 year olds)
Registration begins June 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Friends of the Nevins Memorial Library
Kick-Off to Kindergarten (children entering K)
Wednesday, August 8 @ 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Registration begins May 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen Public Schools, GLCAC, and Launch Trampoline Park Methuen
Museum of Science presents Rockets: There and Back Again (1st-6th grade)
Thursday, August 9 @ 10 AM & 11 AM (pick one time slot)
Registration begins July 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by Boston Athletic Association, Hermann Foundation, The Lowell Institute,
Sidney A. Swensrud Foundation, and William Randolph Hearst Foundation
GRADE SCHOOL END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
Keith Michael Johnson: Bubbleology (1st-6th grade)
Registration begins July 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Friends of the Nevins Memorial Library
PRE-K END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
Matt Heaton: Toddlerbilly Concert (2-5 year olds)
Registration begins July 15 @ 12 noon
Sponsored by the Lawrence Lodge of Elks #65 with funds
obtained from the Elks Nation Foundation Community Investment Program
Home Alone, Staying Safe Course (4th-6th grade)
Tuesday, August 21 @ 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Registration begins July 15 @ 12 noon
Cost of this course is $35
Check must be turned in at Children’s Desk by August 10
School Assignments
- Methuen Public Schools
- St. Monica’s School
- The Islamic Academy for Peace
