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.
October 2024 Puzzle: Pro Birds
All well say about this months puzzle is that despite its title the theme may appeal more to fans of The Athletic than to fans of Birds of the World Both these resources are ne plus ultra in their respective fields but whether youre partial to one or the other to both or to neither we hope…
September 2024 Book of the Month
Our pick for the September Book of the Month is the utterly charming The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, an enchanting read packed with mystery and magic, perfect for a cozy month of reading! Pick up your copy while supplies last.
September 2024 Puzzle: The Only Constant
A lot of things change over time, but not our library's copier prices! Ever since we put the first one in in 1967,* we've charged 10¢ per copy! To see what other equipment the library offers, visit Copiers, phones, and other equipment available at MHL, our Makerspace page, and our Library of Things collection.
August 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
Dear Sudoku fans. We present this month's puzzle with another number-related joke: How do you make seven even? Take away the S!
August 2024 Puzzle: Literary Lefties
The title of this month's crossword reminds us of a joke: Did you hear about the guy who lost his left side? He's all right now.
August 2024 Book of the Month
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell is our pick for August's Book of the Month! A dash of Agatha Christie mixed with a generous serving of The Great British Bake Off, this book is sure to delight!
July 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
This sudoku is featured from mid-July through mid-August, the two months of the year that are named in honor Roman emperors: Julius and Augustus. Which reminds us of a joke: How was the Roman Empire cut in half? With a pair of Caesars! We hope you enjoy this month's Sudoku!
July 2024 Book of the Month
Called "An absolute gem… A must read for all bookworms" by The Sun, The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson is our pick for July's Book of the Month.
July 2024 Puzzle: Good Sports
Without revealing too much about the theme in this month's crossword (okay—it has to do with sports), we want to remind readers that your Andover library card gives you full access to The Athletic, a sport journalism website that provides national and local coverage of more than a thousand teams across North America and the UK. While the Athletic has thousands of articles, dozens of podcasts, and a handful of email newsletters, the feature most people use its app, which can be personalized to send push notifications on whatever teams and topics interest you. Check it out by visiting https://mhl.org/nyt! We hope your enjoy this month's puzzle!