January is National Hobby Month! Are you thinking of picking up a new hobby, or maybe returning to an old one? Well, no offense intended, but you might consider picking up a "For Dummies" book. Despite the mildly offensive name, this is a long-running and generally trusted series of introductions to many topics, including several popular hobbies. You might also be interested in checking out one of the Hobbies & Leisure databases MHL offers access to, such as Birds of the World, Creativebug, The Great Courses, or Mango Languages.
January 2026 Mid-Month Sudoku
Happy January everybody We present this months midmonth Sudoku with another Dad Joke from the master storyteller What do you call a bear without teeth A gummy bear Stephen King stephenkingbskysocial September 15 2025 at 439 PM…
Winter 2026 Programs in the Children’s Room
The Children's Room winter program season officially starts on Tuesday January 20th and runs through Saturday March 14th!
January Is National Soup Month
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? Isn't that just souper? If you're looking for new soups to try, check out one of these soup-focused cookbooks!
Recent additions to our Chinese Language Collection
We have books in Chinese for all ages on our 2nd floor. Check out our latest additions to the collection.
January Artist of the Month
Abhilasha Sarkar is a young artist who works in both traditional and digital mediums. Her portfolio includes portraits, landscapes, and a variety of subjects, all expressed in her unique style.
January 2026 Puzzle: Never too late to get published
Happy New Year! If you have a story in you that you've been meaning to write and have resolved to make this year the year to get it done, take inspiration from the theme of this month's crossword. It is full of examples of famous authors who didn't get published until relatively late in life. If one of your new year's resolutions is to learn or do something new, here are some ways the library can help:
January 2026 Book of the Month
Our Book of the Month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, a heartwarming, unforgettable story about unlikely friendships, second chances, and one very wise octopus. Stop by the library to pick up a copy while supplies last!
Steamy Sports Romances
The weather's getting colder, so why not warm up with a steamy romance novel featuring sports players? Right now the show Heated Rivalry (based on the novel of the same title!) is inspiring some extra interest in hockey romance specifically, but this list features some favorite titles for other sports too. (And if you're interested in checking out Heated Rivalry the show but don't have HBO at home, you can request MHL's Roku with HBO Max access!)
Winter Reading Challenge Bingo
This winter we are offering a fun reading challenge for all ages Pick up or print out a copy of our Winter Reading Bingo Card and explore the amazing resources and activities available at Memorial Hall Library For each row you complete visit the library to select a prize Feeling ambitious Complete every square and return your…