The Apollo Club returns to Town Hall on Sunday, June 5 at 3:00. Joining them will be Three Sheets to the Wind singing sea chanteys. Free concert, donations will benefit the Friends of the Library. Please join us for the
Art Nature Nahant, May 14
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, join the Friends of Nahant Library and many other town organizations up at East Point on Saturday. NOTE: the morning activities are by Canoe Beach at East Point (Davis Memorial Park), not the Veterans Memorial
COVID Tests Available
The Library has COVID-19 test kits available. These are the same as town hall’s, and the FDA has extended their efficacy date to expire in July of 2022, so use with confidence. We can also help if you are unsure
Window Repairs
What’s happening to the library? Not to worry, work has begun to restore the windows, roof, gutters, and drainage. The windows will be repaired off site and returned soon. We will continue operations wherever possible, and will let you know
Book Sale Saturday, 4/30/22
Take a break after voting and come to the Friends Mini-Book Sale on Saturday, April 30, 10:00-4:00 at the Library. There will be a few books to tempt you near the entrance, and many more upstairs on the 3rd floor.
Banned Books USA: What’s Going On?
The American Library Association has reported that book challenges and outright bans are more numerous than ever before. What is it all about? Is it happening in Massachusetts? What can we do? What are our rights when it comes to
Nahant Reads Together: Faries Gray to Speak
RESCHEDULED! Our final lecture as part of the Nahant Reads Together project: Sagamore Faries Gray of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag will talk about the Natives who lived for thousands of years in Northeastern Massachusetts, including Nahant. He will also
Try Libby by OverDrive and Hoopla for Ebooks
People are discovering our ebook platforms: Libby (the state platform) and Hoopla. Both host ebooks. Libby tends to offer newer titles, which means that sometimes you are waiting in line for that New York Times bestseller. Hoopla has no waiting,
Today’s Lecture CANCELLED, will reschedule
UPDATE: today’s lecture with Chief Sachem Fisher is CANCELLED due to a family emergency on his end. We will reschedule. Our apologies for the inconvenience. We will continue with the next programs next Saturday (3/26), a book discussion and chat
New Nature Books, Thanks to S.W.I.M., Inc.
This lovely set of books was donated with help from Vi Patek and the wonderful folks at Safer Waters in Massachusetts (Nahant S.W.I.M., Inc.). There are new and classic titles, children’s books and field guides. If your nature specialty is