January is National Soup Month! What a great time to check out a cookbook from MHL to find some tasty new soups to try.
Low Stress New Year’s Resolutions
Some people love making New Year's Resolutions and some people . . . do not. For those of you who feel like you immediately fail at your self-improvement plans, check out some of the titles on this list! Encouraging things like sleeping, being lazy, and doing nothing, there is something on this list for everyone. Give yourself a break this year and cozy up with something relaxing and not too challenging.
Artist of the Month: January 2024 – Looking At Time with Bob Frishman
Andovers Bob Frishman is Januarys guest curator at Memorial Hall Library for an exhibit of paintings prints and artphotographs with clocks and watches in the scenes Bobs clockrepair business BellTime Clocks has operated in town since 1993 but he has retired from repairing and now focuses on writing lecturing and creating exhibits about the history technology and…
January 2024 Book of the Month
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!
Book of the Month Picks for 2023
Another great year for the Book of the Month program! We will be continuing it in 2024!
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.
Artist of the Month: December 2023 – Reba Saldanha
The historic mills of Lawrence have been repurposed and are revitalizing the city. Under their majestic facade lies a storied past. These mills are a point of civic pride for the city. Having stood for almost 200 years, they are a mainstay of our community. Perhaps as we look at this collection we can see ourselves as part of the greater community that surrounds these structures. We could try to understand our neighbor, instead of thinking we know them based on the language they speak or the clothes they wear. This understanding could lead to unity, and unity could lead to equality. From there, the possibilities are endless. Please visit my website to see more photos and purchase custom prints on metal.