Calling all genealogists, historians and local history buffs! Researching our historical newspapers collection just got a whole lot easier. Memorial Hall Library has launched a new, easy-to-use platform for access to The Andover Townsman (1887+), The Andover Advertiser (1853-1866), and The Lawrence American and Andover Advertiser (1866-1907). Keyword searches, date filtering and the ability to easily clip and save articles and photos on our Local News Archive site will enhance your ability to discover stories and photographs from 170 years of Andover news coverage.
New Chinese Books October 2025
Take a look at our newest Chinese language books. The collection is located on the top floor of the library.
New Chinese Books for September
MHL's Chinese collection includes fiction and non-fiction. Take a look at the new books on this list. Better yet, come in and browse on the 2nd (top) floor.
New Chinese Books for August
MHL collections Chinese fiction include and non-fiction. Take a look at the new books on this list. Better yet, come in and browse on the 2nd (top) floor.
New Chinese Books July 2025
MHL collections Chinese fiction and non-fiction. Take a look at the new books on this list. Better yet, come in and browse on the 2nd (top) floor.
Our Favorite Movie Moms
No matter how mothers are represented in feature films, there is plenty to unpack, notice and enjoy. What makes a good "movie moms" movie night isn't finding a normal, realistic or sympathetic depiction of motherhood on the big screen. Instead, we recommend feature films starring mothers whose roles reflect and reject themes about the world and what it expects from mothers in a given places and times. Deviant and dangerous moms, pushing against connections to children and marriage can be just as richly fun to watch as the moms who perfectly embody the mythic outline of a 1950's nuclear homemaker. Stage mothers, step mothers, absent mothers, career mothers, mothers who are portrayed as so fulfilled that they fade into the background... when watched with a critical eye are all wonderfully ripe for consideration over a bowl of buttery popcorn. Check out one of our selections and if you have titles to add to our list, email us at rdesk@mhl.org.