Named one of the top 10 books of the year by The New York Times and a National Book Award finalist, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is our Book of the Month pick for January. Set against the backdrop of Korea and Japan spanning from the early 20th century to the 1980s, the book weaves a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and resilience.
January 2024 Puzzle: Snow Big Deal
If the wintry weather is keeping you indoors and you're looking for something to do, join our Winter Reading Club! Everyone who completes a reading challenge will win or be entered to win a prize. For details and to sign up, visit https://mhl.org/wrc-2024. Happy reading!
Our Favorite Titles of 2023!
2023 has been an amazing year for books movies music and more As this year wraps up we want to share some of Memorial Hall Library staffs favorites of the year We have picks for all types of readers even those who might want to take a reading break and relax with a movie Whether you…
December 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku
We wish you all a healthy and happy New Year. Enjoy this month's sudoku!
Cookie Bookies
Are you in the mood for some baking? Here are some great recent cookbooks focused on cookies.
December 2023 Book of the Month
With razor-sharp wit and clever storytelling, Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz is a riveting homage to classic whodunits and our pick for December's Book of the Month. This story demands a cup of tea, a cozy fire and a comfy chair, so come on in and get your copy while supplies last!
December 2023 Puzzle: Timeless Toys
Do you need help finding the perfect gift for someone? Our expert library staff is here to help! Fill out this short questionnaire and let us know a little about the person you’re shopping for. In a few days, we’ll email you a short list of 3 to 5 books, music CDs and/or movies (whichever you prefer) that we think will be a good fit. Happy Holidays!
Indigenous Authors
November is Native American Heritage Month, which makes it a particularly great time to check out these recent books by indigenous authors.
Books For Fans of Lessons in Chemistry
Are you a fan of Bonnie Garmus's hit novel Lessons In Chemistry, and/or the TV adaptation? (If you'd like to watch the Apple+ miniseries but don't have that streaming service, you can borrow the library's Roku with Apple+.) Or are you on the waitlist for a copy of the book? Here are some other books about smart, unconventional women you might enjoy.
November 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku
With this month’s Sudoku we share another Dad Joke from Stephen King, back from when “X” was Twitter: