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!
February 2023 Puzzle: “Lunchtime Doubly So”
The themed answers in this month's crossword are all movies or TV shows that feature a certain special type of travel. If you enjoy having a movie night, take a look at our Binge Box collection! Each box contains 4 to 6 DVDs on a theme.
New StoryWalk, The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story.
Courageous Conversations: A Rise in Hate
Hate incidents are on the rise, instilling fear across the country, including right here in Andover. Courageous Conversations presents a 5-part series on the rise in hate, where it stems from, and the personal impacts. Specifically, these conversations will focus on hate towards Black and Brown people, the LGBTQ community, the Jewish community, Asian Americans and Immigrants.
2023 Best Picture Nominees
This year's Oscar nominations were recently announced, and several of the year's Best Picture nominees are available at MHL, either on DVD or to stream from one of our Roku devices. You can check out the full list of nominees here, or keep reading on this page to see which of the Best Picture nominees you can watch in the comfort of your own home with a little help from your library card.
Year of the Rabbit
For many Asian cultures and others celebrating the lunar new year, 2023 will begin on Sunday, January 22nd. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, so why not kick it off with one of these bunny-titled books?
January 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku
Okay, Sudoku fans—this month's puzzle comes with a party trick that involves numbers. You can do this with one person but it's more fun if you have a group.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MHL will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (We will be open our usual hours on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th). If you're looking to something to read over the weekend, you might be interested in one of these works of historical fiction set during the civil rights era. (You might also want to check out past lists like this Martin Luther King, Jr. reading list or this list of nonfiction about civil rights movements).