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Spring, Seeds and Soil Temperature

Spring came early this year, and with it, the itch to get gardening! Yes, it’s earlier than usual to think of planting outdoors in our area. Nights are still cold, but many days are fairly warm. Garden clean-up can certainly begin, and compost spread around the base of perennials and in the...

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Books, content, and resources you can access from home!

With concerns about COVID-19, unpredictable weather, and the notion that being home with a good book is really nice, there are plenty of reasons why accessing library materials from home is a great idea! If you can't get the library for whatever reason, don't worry. MHL has a number of resources...

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Native plants, invasive species?! What do I do?

Gardeners may be familiar with the terms naturescaping, xerioscaping, invasive species, and native plant landscaping but what do they really mean? And where can you find out more information about them? MHL and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium have robust gardening collections and events...

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Girls Who Code for 6-12th grade students

Interested in learning more about our Girls Who Code clubs? This free program, hosted by MHL and facilitated by local computer science professionals, aims to encourage girls and nonbinary students to get involved with science, technology, engineering, and math via coding. 

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new tween collection for middle school readers

Check out our new Tween Collection!

We are happy to announce that the library has a new section for patrons to peruse: our Tween Collection! Ask a librarian to check out this section - it's located in the Teen Room on Level 1 - or see these Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

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Preschool Music

Musical Mornings

Peter Sheridan will perform the third Friday of each month at 10am in Memorial Hall to share his lovely musical show with us featuring familiar songs, puppets, books and other props.  Wear your dancing shoes for a fun Friday Musical Morning.  The next programs are Fridays November 15th and...

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the angry eye

Courageous Conversations presents a screening and facilitated discussion.

On Thursday, November 21st at 7:00pm, MHL will host a screening of The Angry Eye, a documentary showcasing an experiment with college students, conducted by Jane Elliott, an internationally known teacher, lecturer and diversity trainer. A facilitated discussion will...

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The Mother Connection Preschool Fair is coming.

On Thursday, November 7th from 5:30-7:30pm, The Mother Connection and Memorial Hall Library present the 22nd Annual Preschool Fair,...

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Jr Green Gatherings

Once a month the Andover Garden Club's Erin Taylor, in collaboration with The Children's Room, Friends of Memorial Hall Library and SHED Children's Campus, hosts a nature program for children ages 4-8.  Then next session is Saturday, November 16 at 9:30am.  Space is limited so please register  ...

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Friday Films in Memorial Hall.

On Friday, November 1st at 1:00pm, attend a free screening of A Star is Born, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Directed by Bradley Cooper, the running time is 136 minutes. Rated R. On Friday, December 13th at 1:00pm, we'll be showing Mary...

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