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February 2023 Puzzle: "Lunchtime Doubly So"

The themed answers in this month's crossword are all movies or TV shows that feature a certain special type of travel. If you enjoy having a movie night, take a look at our Binge Box collection! Each box contains 4 to 6 DVDs on a theme. Current binge boxes include:

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2023 Best Picture Nominees

2023 Best Picture Nominees

This year's Oscar nominations were recently announced, and several of the year's Best Picture nominees are available at MHL, either on DVD or to stream from one of our Roku devices. You can check out the full list of nominees...

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Year of the Rabbit

Year of the Rabbit

For many Asian cultures and others celebrating the lunar new year, 2023 will begin on Sunday, January 22nd. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, so why not kick it off with one of these bunny-titled books?

January 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku

Okay, Sudoku fans—this month's puzzle comes with a party trick that involves numbers. You can do this with one person but it's more fun if you have a group.

Tell the group you can read their minds. Offer to demonstrate:

  1. Ask each person to think of a number from 1 to 10....
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News Flicks while you wait for the Barbara Walters Biopic

Waiting for the Barbara Walters Biopic? Try These!

Barbara Walters was the first woman to anchor a television news program for a national audience in 1976. Before that, she earned her stripes writing ad copy, press releases and magazine features. She eventually became a writer for CBS where the legendary Don Hewitt told her she'd never make it...

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January 5th is National Bird Day

January 5th is National Bird Day

Although birding is a hobby that can be enjoyed year-round, January 5th is National Bird Day. If you'd like to celebrate, here are some books about how to identify birds, as well as about how to attract them to your...

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January 2023 Puzzle: Mystery solvers

This month's crossword features famous mystery solvers from literature, movies, and television. Later this month, the Mystery Writers of America will announce nominees for this year's prestigious Edgar Awards. If mysteries are your thing,...

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GoodReads Choice Awards 2022

GoodReads Choice Awards 2022

Every year, plenty of Best Of lists come out, overwhelming readers with options. The Goodreads Choice Awards are unique because they are voted on by readers, rather than being chosen by critics. Check out this...

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Books For Fans of Wednesday

Books for Fans of Wednesday

Are you a fan of the latest Addams Family adaptation? Here are some books for teens and adults that capture the spooky boarding school vibe of Wednesday. (Also, if you've been wanting to watch Wednesday but don't have Netflix--you can request the library's...

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staff picks 2022

Staff Picks 2022

It's been a great year for reading! Please enjoy some of MHL's favorite books - and more! - from our staff. You're sure to find something you will enjoy with titles for adults, teens, and kids.

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