In honor of the newest state holiday in Massachusetts which is celebrated this month we hope you enjoy this themed crossword puzzle If you want to learn more about this holiday you can request a copy of a new book on the topic by historian and professor Annette GordonReed You may also enjoy these booklists featuring books…
May 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
All of the sudoku and crossword puzzles we publish on this website are created by two of our reference librarians But are handcreated sudoku superior to computergenerated ones This article from the Toronto Globe Mail in 2005 explores the question as well as the origins of sudoku puzzles Whether your hobby is creating sudokus or something…
Artist of the Month: May 2021 – Zohar Mamet Photography
Artist Statement As a documentary photographer I used to travel long distances to find pretty sights However like everyone else my normal changed in 2020 My familys busyness came to an abrupt halt and my work as a documentary photographer became nonexistent I realized that some things have changed in many senses but with those changes we…
May 2021 Puzzle
Celebrity biographies are the theme of this month's puzzle. All of the titles featured in this month's puzzle are available from the library--though you'll have to solve to figure out what they are! If you've already read the books mentioned in this puzzle, you may also enjoy this booklist of comedian bios.
April 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
April showers bring May flowersand in the meantime they bring a good time to work on a puzzle If its a rainy spring though this Sudoku wont be the only indoor entertainment you need If you like jigsaw puzzles as well as math puzzles you might be interested to know that MHL has several 1000piecejigsaw puzzles to…
Artist of the Month: April 2021 – Cassie Doyon – Pangea Mosaics
About the Artist Cassie Doyon holds a masters degree in art education from Tufts UniversitySchool of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and has worked as an artist and art educator in the Merrimack Valley for the past 30 years Her artwork has won several awards and has been exhibited throughout New England See more of her…
April 2021 Puzzle
The theme of this months crossword is Former Library Workersfamous people who at one point in their lives used to work in a library If youve ever wondered what its like to work in a library check out our new podcast Shelf Help MHL staff discussThe Library Book by Susan Orlean this years selection for Andover Reads…
March 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
Did you know there's a Dewey Decimal number for Sudoku? Well, technically it's for "mathematical games and recreations," which includes Sudoku. The next time you visit the library, check it out at 793.74, on the ground floor (one flight up from the children's room). Happy puzzling!
Artist of the Month: March 2021 – John Yurka Photography
Artist Statement Photography is an interesting art form in several ways Takes no special skills There are many waystools we can use to create a simple or a very complex image We can shoot just to our personal taste or to present to a group Its also much more than just photos photography exposes us to other…
March 2021 Puzzle
If youve already checked outThe Library Bookby Susan OrleanMHLs 2021 Andover Reads bookyoull have a leg up on this Dewey Decimalthemed puzzle If you havent taken a look theres still time to participate in the community read and we hope youll join us Weve also started a library podcastShelf Help and the first few episodes are dedicated…