2025 was a pretty good year for the Book of the Month program! 2024 wasn't bad, either! Let's see what 2026 brings!
December 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
We begin this month's sudoku with a joke that a patron recently shared with us: People are really excited about the new Lego store.
December 2025 Puzzle: Words of Wisdom from Gertrude Stein
Fill out this short questionnaire and let us know a little about the person you’re shopping for. In a few days, we’ll email you a short list of 3 to 5 books, music CDs and/or movies (whichever you prefer) that we think will be a good fit. And you can always check them out from the library first if you want to try before you buy.
November 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
Dear sudoku solvers: With this month’s puzzle, we highlight a curious thing about the number nine, which as you know occurs in every sudoku puzzle exactly nine times. Take any whole number (other than zero) and multiply it by 9. Then add up all of the digits. If the sum is greater than nine, then add up all of its digits, and so on. Eventually you will get a sum of 9.
November 2025 Puzzle: Food for Thought
As the title suggests, this month’s crossword has something to do with food. If you or someone you know could use the services of a food pantry in the area, or if you would like to make a contribution to one, please have a look at our page on Food Resources in Essex County.
November 2025 Book of the Month
This November, we’re diving into The Cider House Rules by John Irving, a heartfelt story about finding your place in the world. It's a perfect read for crisp autumn days and long evenings so pick up your copy while supplies last!
October 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
Dear sudoku solvers: A patron recently shared this logic puzzle that I thought everyone would enjoy: You and I are in a race. I am in second place, but you pass me. What place are you in?
October 2025 Puzzle: Hard to Do
It's October and the Red Sox made it to the playoffs. Getting into the post season isn't easy. Nor are the feats that make up the theme of this month's puzzle. You know what's not hard, though? Getting a library card! You just have to live in Massachusetts, fill out this form, and you'll have a card in no time.
October 2025 Book of the Month
This season, magic is in the air—and in our pages. Our October Book of the Month is The Change by Kirsten Miller, a witchy, empowering read perfect for crisp autumn nights and cozy fall vibes.
September 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
Hi everyone, In case you haven't heard, our Friends group is holding their Fall Book Sale this year from September 24th to September 28th