This volunteer project began over an year ago, inspired by the Town workers I met when I participated in the Andover Leadership academy. For this project, I gradually embedded myself into their work environments. People became accustomed to my presence and I could dissolve into the background as I worked. I go to know them over multiple visits, learning the rhythm of their jobs and the personalities of the individual workers. I have had the privilege of meeting and photographing almost every Town worker. I admire the integrity dedication and skills.
September 2025 Puzzle: Literary Agents
The people mentioned in this month's crossword all worked in a field where knowing how to speak or read another language is very useful. If you would like to learn another language, the library can help.
September 2025 Book of the Month
We welcome fall with the perfect read for September’s Book of the Month—Ann Patchett’s debut novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, is a lyrical and haunting story set in a Kentucky home for unwed mothers, exploring secrets, choices, and the search for belonging. Pick up your copy while supplies last!
Refer a Friend Library Card Program
During the month of September, Memorial Hall Library is encouraging everyone to get a library card! We will have a prize drawing at the end of the month for new library members, and will also offer a prize drawing for community members who encourage their friends and neighbors to sign up for a card! Share your love of the library and earn a chance at a prize with 3 simple steps!
Tiny Art Show
Pick up a kit to make a tiny work of art and then return it to MHL for our All Ages Tiny Art Show! This is a fun event for patrons of all ages to show off their art skills on an adorably small 4" x 4" canvas. A limited number of kits will be available for pick up at the Circulation Desk, the Teen Room, and the Children's Room, starting Tuesday, September 2. Then return your finished works of art by Monday, September 29 to join the show. The art will be displayed around the library from October 4-31. Patrons can then pick up their art until November 15; works left after November 15 will be considered donations.
August 30 is Frankenstein Day
In honor of Mary Shelley's birthday, August 30th is observed as Frankenstein Day. Shelley's novel is popularly credited as being the first science fiction novel written in English, and Frankenstein continues to be an influential novel. Here are some books to learn more about Mary Shelley's life and times, as well as books carrying on Frankenstein's legacy.
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.
What’s for Lunch?
Are you looking for some fresh lunchtime inspiration? Here are some cookbooks with great ideas for lunches and afternoon snacks for all ages.
The Books of a Showgirl
While you're waiting for the next Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Showgirl, why not check out one of these books about showgirls, dancers, and divas? (Or if you're just in the mood for music: did you know that all of Taylor Swift's previous albums are available to stream on Hoopla?)
August 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
We hope everyone is having a nice summer! If you haven’t noticed yet, our board game collection has gotten a recent refresh and now includes a bunch of new games like Wingspan, Quirkle, a travel chess set, a card game called The Tea Dragon Society, and the delightfully titled Really Loud Librarians. Stop by Level 1 near the reference desk to check them out!