April is Arab American Heritage Month! For your next read, why not check out one of these great works of fiction by Arab American authors?
Run to the Library
MHL will be closed on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21st. But if Monday's Boston Marathon inspires you to lace up your running shoes, here are some books you can check out to improve your skills!
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which makes it a great time to check out these works of nonfiction written by people on the autism spectrum.
April 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
Happy April, everyone! Be sure to check out our Friends’ Spring Book Sale later this month. We also have the redonkulously popular Pokemon Club scheduled a few times between now and the end of May. Which reminds me of this post from the Master of Horror:
New Poetry for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. If you'd like a little more poetry in your life, check out some of the newest additions to MHL's poetry collection.
Books for Fans of Minecraft
Are you one of the many, many fans of the video game (and now movie!) Minecraft? If so, we've got some books for you! You can get tips and tricks for playing the game as well as learn more about the history of Minecraft and other games.
April 2025 Puzzle: Stuff and Nonsense
This month’s crossword is called Stuff and Nonsense, but do you know what’s not nonsense? On March 14, an order was issued to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency which distributes federal funds to libraries, museums, and archives. The e-book and e-audio platform Libby is supported in part by IMLS grants. Learn more to see how you can show up for your library.
April 2025 Book of the Month
Crying in H Mart is our pick for the April Book of the Month. Called “luminous” by The New York Times, Michelle Zauner’s moving memoir explores love, loss, and identity through the lens of food and family. Pick up your copy at the library today!
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. That makes it a particularly great day to check out new fiction written by transgender and nonbinary authors!
Historical Fiction for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, here are some works of fiction inspired by the lives of real women throughout history.