Children’s Summer Programs

Bad Seed and Good egg reading under a tree with other Jory John characters on a farm

Below you’ll find some of our special summer events, please note the dates when registrations open for each of them. There are also the Methuen Public School reading lists for Grades 1 through 6.

And, a big Thank you to our Partners and Donors!

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Author Visit: Jarrett J. Krosoczkal – July 21 at 6pm (Ages 6 and Up)
STILL ROOM!! This very special event is not to be missed!!! Best-selling author & illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka — whose wildly popular books include the Lunch Lady series, Jedi Academy adventures, Punk Farm, Peanut Butter & Jellyfish, the memoir Hey, Kiddo, and more — will pay us a fun, fantastic visit to talk about his writing and drawing. Highlights include drawing demonstrations and Q&As with the author — kids will leave the event feeling inspired by his enthusiasm and ready to create their own masterworks! Funded by the Friends of the Library.

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Traditions of Chinese Acrobats with Li Liu – July 30 at 1pm (All Ages)
We are so happy to welcome back acrobat Li Liu, who delighted our patrons with her solo acrobatic performance a couple of years ago – she’ll mesmerize you with hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, and more (plus kids will get a chance to try their hand at some of these skills!). Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council).

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Curious Creatures – August 5 at 10am (Ages 5 and Up)
Join us for this educational interactive animal program, where kids can meet a baby gator, snake, tortoise, chinchilla, bunny, bearded dragon, and more!
Registration opens on Wednesday, July 15.

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End-of-Summer Carnival – August 14 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.

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!

Special thanks to the Boston Bruins, Friends of the Nevins Library, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Methuen Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency) and the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, Raising Cane’s, and  Texas Roadhouse (Methuen), for their generous support of our summer programs and giveaways!

Thank you!