This month's crossword features units of measure that you don't hear about every day. Have you ever needed to measure something but don't have the right tool? See if you can borrow it from our Library of Things collection!
Celebrate Black Authors
Looking for a good book? Check out one of these recent books--contemporary fiction, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, mystery, and more--written by Black authors.
Presidents’ Day
MHL will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day. We'll be open on Saturday and Sunday, though, so you have plenty of time to come pick up one of these recent biographies of presidents, First Ladies, and other White House inhabitants.
Courageous Conversations: Rise in Hate LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion
This Courageous Conversation aims to correct misinformation and provide an overview of approaches that community members and allies can use to improve conversations about LGBTQ equality, with a focus on illustrating the concrete harms and hate that LGBTQ people face here in Andover and across Massachusetts, helping straight, cis-gender people see those harms through their own eyes, and avoiding missteps that can create roadblocks to successful discussions.
February 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku
With this month's Sudoku we kick off a series of INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NUMBERS. This first installment is all about the number 1.
New Romances for 2023
Love is in the air! Enjoy these new and recent romances in multiple genres.
Black Memoirs
February is Black History Month, which makes it a particularly great time to celebrate Black voices. Here are 15 recent memoirs representing a variety of Black experiences, including the recent EGOT Viola Davis (who won a Grammy for the audiobook recording of her memoir) as well as athletes, artists, and activists.
2023 ALA Youth Media Awards
Every year, the American Library Association announces the winners of the Youth Media Awards, some of the highest honors in the world of literature for kids from age 0-18. These awards include the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, and Printz Award, among many others. You can learn more about the Youth Media Awards from the ALA's website, or keep reading this page to see the full list of this year's honored books.
Artist of the Month: February 2023 – Lidia Mikhaylova and Baluka Shop Nesting Dolls
The Hidden Beauty in Simplicity - Lidia Mikhaylova
February 2023 Book of the Month
The Maid by Nita Prose has been named ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The Washington Post, The Guardian, Glamour, Elle, PopSugar, Newsweek, Kirkus Reviews and more than a few MHL staff. A murder mystery filled with charming characters, it's a perfect read for a winter's day! Check out your copy today!