Nevins Memorial Library

There is still room in join us for our TED Democracy Livestream tomorrow. Just stop by for Session 1 that starts at 11:00 AM, Session 2 that starts at 2:00 PM (Shamichael Hallman, a Library Champion, and Xochitl Gonzalez a writer whose books we have here at the library, speaking during it), or Session 3 that starts at 4:00 PM (or all three!!)

Here are links to all the sessions: https://www.nevinslibrary.org/ted-democracy-founding-futures-livestream/

Happy Friday! Time for another fun Friday quiz. Let's put your board game knowledge to the test. Whether you're a casual player, a strategy mastermind, or someone who just enjoys game night with family and friends, let's see how many of these timeless classics and modern favorites you can recognize. Good luck! Click here to play and let the guessing begin.
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This coming Saturday will be our final 8 hour Saturday until Labor Day.

After next week and the Juneteenth Holiday, on June 27 we'll be open from 9-1 on Saturdays. All the rest of our hours stay the same.

Where the Wild Things are was definitely one of Maurice Sendak's most popular book (Actually, I prefer the E.T.A. Hoffman Nutcracker that he did the pictures for, shh...), but did you know that wasn't the original title. Where the Wild Horses Are was. His editor loved that title,, but, the problem was that Sendak couldn't draw horses (or any animals), but, he could draw what would become the world famous 'wild things'. Those 'wild things' were based on his relatives who like the wild things had crazy hair and nose hair and all that. And, something that I hadn't known until I found it out during this Did You Know's research, Sendak was gay. Although he didn't come out to the world until he was older, he did have a partner of 50 years, Eugene Glynn, who predeceased him by a few years.

There's still room in our TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures livestream. And, you can now find the full schedule here: https://teddemocracyphiladelphia.sched.com/

This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary. Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment. Free and open to the public!

There are three sessions during the day, each having different speakers, for example during the second session that goes from 2pm-3:30pm, you can see Shamichael Hallman the Library Champion, and Xochitl Gonzalez the author of books like Olga Dies Dreaming and Last Night in Brooklyn. You can register for one, two, or all of the sessions, and join us to watch the livestream event in our Great Hall.

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 Divorce," "Land," and "Dolly All the Time." The new movie this week is "It: Welcome to Derry."

Join us virtually as author Rachel Hartigan discusses her new book, "Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life".

Unravel one of history's greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance. We're sure we all have our ideas on what could have happened to Amelia Earhart so we hope you'll join us for this fascinating conversation!

Register for the Lost - Rachel Hartigan Author Event via Zoom link here: https://nevinslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-event-with-rachel-hartigan/

Great job on the National Donut Day quiz! Congratulations to Laura C. and a few other anonymous players for scoring perfectly! Thanks to Kathy D, Kat M, Kathy G, Krista M, Jas, Jean L, JO'D, Mmm...donuts, Munchkin, Linda S, M&A, MO, Angela D, Beverly S, Sharonella, Samm O, I don't like donuts, Christy S, Ak, Susan, AnneMarie R, Liz Z, Valerie D, Sandy L, Carolyn C, Bakery Babe, Fran M, Kathy D, Yvonne P, JH, J Smith, Ellen P, and a few more anonymous players for playing. See you Friday for a brand new quiz.

We have the return of an awesome Museum Pass, the Boston Harbor Island Ferry Pass! And a new pass to Mount Washington too!!

Find out much more about both of these passes, and reserve them on our website here: https://www.nevinslibrary.org/services/museum-passes/

Happy Friday! Time for another fun Friday quiz. Today is National Donut Day! Established by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the "Donut Lassies," the day is celebrated on the first Friday in June. These women were volunteers who served fried donuts to American soldiers on the front lines in World War I. So, have yourself a donut from your favorite bakery, and click here to play. Good luck!
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