Thea Shapiro is a mixed media artist who has recently rediscovered the joys of painting Her current work which favors abstract images dominated by blues and greens seeks to illuminate an inner world where grief and joy and nature coexist Thea finds peace in the process of creating art work which she considers a form of meditation…
New Chinese Books for May 2025
Did you know that we have books in Chinese for all ages? Chinese is one of the world languages that we buy popular titles for readers of all ages! The Chinese books are located on the top floor of the building (Level 2) along with Russian and Spanish titles.
May 2025 Puzzle: This puzzle also has birds in it
May in Massachusetts is one of the best times of the year to enjoy birds. Sparrows, swallows, swifts, wood warblers, hummingbirds and orioles are all flying in to make nests, attract mates and raise babies before flying south again in the fall.
May 2025 Book of the Month
Called “A feel-good read that will restore your faith in humanity.” by the Washington Post, The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson is our pick for the April Book of the Month!
April is Arab American Heritage Month
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.