Nevins Memorial Library

05/30/2026

Date change due to inclement weather. Join us TOMORROW 10am-3p for a Day of (Methuen) History. There'll be fun for all ages (rain or shine) at the Tenney Gatehouse at Greycourt State Park.
More info here: https://methuen300.org/

05/29/2026

Happy Friday! Time for another fun Friday quiz. This week, we are going to test your height knowledge by comparing the world's most famous landmarks, mountains, and monuments. Think you know which structures measure up the highest? Let's find out! Click here to play. Good Luck!
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05/28/2026

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out some of the books that we have starring and by those who are of Asian American or Pacific Islander descent here this month: https://www.nevinslibrary.org/services/reading-lists-for-all/

05/28/2026

On this grand and august National Cellophane Tape day I present you with way more than you ever wanted to know about 'Scotch' Tape.

It was originally invented in 1930 by Richard Drew, and, was a combination of cellophane, which was used to packaging food in grocery stores and an adhesive. It didn't get to a wicked great start though. The adhesive made one side darker than the other (so, it was not yet the 'invisible' part of invisible tape), and the machines that made the tape were still very uneven, so, sometimes... the tape wouldn't stick... And then there was the fact that no one had come up with a dispenser for it yet. Just imagine, trying to find the end of a tape that is nearly invisible. Thank heavens for John A. Borden and his 'snail' dispenser.

One last Did You Know tonight. Did you know that here at the library we don't actually use cellophane or magic tape on books. It looks sort of like the tape that everyone has at home, but, it's actually a special book tape we have. So, please, if something ever happens to a book while it's in your care, simply bring it back, tell us, and we'll give it our best shot putting it back together!

05/27/2026

See what new items we have this week at the Nevins Memorial Library HERE:

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Be the first to get these great bestsellers, movies, and more!

The new bestsellers this week include "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel: Romanovs, Revolutionaries, and the Forgotten Titan Who Fueled the World," "This Is Me: A Reckoning," and "The Burning Side." The new movies this week include "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Dracula," and "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die."

05/26/2026

Don't forget to stop by St. Andrew's on Saturday (before or after you take a Day of History Tour 😉) because we'll be there at the Fair!!

Save the date for St. Andrew's Community Health Fair!

05/26/2026

Great job on the Sherlock Holmes quiz! Congratulations to Krista M, Laura C, JO'D, Merry G and a few other anonymous players for scoring perfectly! Thank you to Kat M, Rachael B, Mystery Lover, Liz Z, GERARD D, Jas, Carolyn C, Gail M, Sharonella, Paula A, Annemarie R, Mrs. MaGoo, Christy S, Karen G, Mike G, Kathy D, Ellen P and a few more anonymous players for playing. See you Friday for a brand new quiz.

05/26/2026

Join others from Methuen and beyond on May 30th from 10am-3p for a Day of (Methuen) History. There'll be fun for all ages (rain or shine) at the Tenney Gatehouse at Greycourt State Park.

You can also join a Methuen Bus Tour and here at Nevins Library we're one of the stops!! (Or you can come right to us for a tour!) Hope to see you on Saturday. More info here: https://methuen300.org/

05/25/2026

Love, Nevins Library

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! Time for another fun Friday quiz. Today is Sherlock Holmes Day. Since 2013, fans from all over the world have gathered to celebrate the eccentric detective on the birthday of his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. As one of the most portrayed of all literary characters, it is hard to believe Sherlock Holmes debuted nearly 150 years ago. So, put your detective cap on and click here to play. Good luck!
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