A reminder that this year's Winter Reading Challenge continues on to the end of the month! And now, apropos of nothing, another groaner from the King of Horror:
Fresh Romance
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Would some fresh contemporary romance novels help? Here you go!
2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
Last week the American Library Association announced the winners of the annual Youth Media Awards, which honor the best books for young readers in a number of categories. Below are the winners of each award.
February 2025 Puzzle: Book Parts
You know the library has books, but did you know the library also has book clubs? We host four different groups, and new members are always welcome!
February 2025 Book of the Month
Check out our pick for the February Book of the Month! Called one of the best books of the year by NPR, The New York Times and The Washington Post, The Turner House by Angela Flournoy is sure to fly off the shelves!
Books To Read While Waiting For Onyx Storm
Rebecca Yarros recently released Onyx Storm, the highly-anticipated third book in her Fourth Wing romantasy series. There's currently a bit of a waitlist for a library copy, so here are some other books to check out while you wait for Onyx Storm. These books have either the thrilling dragon flights or the spicy enemies-to-lovers romantasy that readers love about Fourth Wing.
Mood Lifting Reads
Winter blues got you down? Here are some funny, warm, and uplifting books from a variety of genres, ranging from time-tested classics to newer literary voices, that might just lift your mood.
January 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
As sudoku fans, you are used to working with 9 × 9 grids. For variety, try the 4 × 4 BINGO card that goes with this year's Winter Reading Challenge! It's a fun way to try new things to read and also to learn more about what the library has to offer. Plus, when you turn in the completed BINGO card, you get entered into our grand prize drawing!
January is National Soup Month
Looking for some new soup recipes for your repertoire? Look no further than MHL's cookbook collection, or use your MHL card to access NYT Cooking!
January 5th is National Bird Day
A little birdie told us that January 5th is National Bird Day. In addition to many birding guides and handbooks, MHL also offers access to the online Birds of the World database. And you can also check out these nonfiction stories of birds and birders.