If you have made a New Year's resolution to learn knitting or some other handicraft, be sure to check out the online videos on Creativebug. Signup is free for all Andover library card holders. All of Creativebug's classes and tutorials can be viewed anytime, anywhere. And since they never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
December 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We present the last Sudoku of 2024 with another groaner from master storyteller Steven King:
Book of the Month Picks for 2024
2024 was a great year for the Book of the Month program 2023 was pretty good too Lets see what 2025 brings Borrow me January Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Borrow me February Solito by Javier Zamora Borrow me March Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley Borrow me April Still Life by Sarah Winman Borrow me May Pineapple…
December 2024 Book of the Month
For the December Book of the Month, we’re taking a heartwarming journey with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Follow Harold, an ordinary man who embarks on an extraordinary walk across England to visit an old friend, and discover a story about life, love, loss, and the power of unexpected connections. Pick up your copy today while supplies last!
December 2024 Puzzle: Wonderfully titled books from the Pancake House Mystery series by Sarah Fox
If you are partial to cozy mysteries like those of Canadian mystery writer Sarah Fox, or just like hilarious wordplay in book titles, be sure to check out this great tool for finding read-alikes: NoveList Plus. Just enter the title or author of a book you like, and NoveList Plus will give you suggestions of books that are similar. Of course you can also get personalized book suggestions from our library staff by visiting https://mhl.org/advice.
November 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We present this month's Sudoku with a very important question: Q: What comes at the end of November? A: The letter R.
November 2024 Book of the Month
11/22/63 by Stephen King is our pick for the November Book of the Month! Step into a world where time travel meets history! Join Jake Epping on his incredible journey to prevent the assassination of JFK. Pick up your copy at MHL while supplies last!
November 2024 Puzzle
This month’s crossword includes the name of one of the streaming music services you can access with your Andover library card. The other streaming music services you can access with your Andover library card are Freegal Music+, Hoopla Digital, Medici.tv, and Qello Concerts. Check them out! If you need help getting set up with anyone of those services, get in touch with the Reference Desk by emailing rdesk@mhl.org or by calling 978-623-8430.
October 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We'd like to present this month's Sudoku with a very "meta" dad joke from one of our favorite authors:
October 2024 Book of the Month
Our pick for the October Book of the Month is Horse by Geraldine Brooks, a powerful novel that weaves together art, history, and the deep bond between humans and horses. Pulitzer Prize winner Brooks masterfully tells the story of an extraordinary horse through the perspectives of various characters across time. It’s beautifully written and a captivating read.