What do Sudoku puzzles have in common with library books They both involve sequences of numbers While most library call numbers that we use here for our nonfiction books arent as long as a ninedigit sequence in Sudoku for topics with lots of books we do have some call numbers as long as eightdigits Youre mosty…
June 2021 Puzzle
In honor of the newest state holiday in Massachusetts which is celebrated this month we hope you enjoy this themed crossword puzzle If you want to learn more about this holiday you can request a copy of a new book on the topic by historian and professor Annette GordonReed You may also enjoy these booklists featuring books…
May 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
All of the sudoku and crossword puzzles we publish on this website are created by two of our reference librarians But are handcreated sudoku superior to computergenerated ones This article from the Toronto Globe Mail in 2005 explores the question as well as the origins of sudoku puzzles Whether your hobby is creating sudokus or something…
May 2021 Puzzle
Celebrity biographies are the theme of this month's puzzle. All of the titles featured in this month's puzzle are available from the library--though you'll have to solve to figure out what they are! If you've already read the books mentioned in this puzzle, you may also enjoy this booklist of comedian bios.
April 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
April showers bring May flowersand in the meantime they bring a good time to work on a puzzle If its a rainy spring though this Sudoku wont be the only indoor entertainment you need If you like jigsaw puzzles as well as math puzzles you might be interested to know that MHL has several 1000piecejigsaw puzzles to…
April 2021 Puzzle
The theme of this months crossword is Former Library Workersfamous people who at one point in their lives used to work in a library If youve ever wondered what its like to work in a library check out our new podcast Shelf Help MHL staff discussThe Library Book by Susan Orlean this years selection for Andover Reads…
March 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
Did you know there's a Dewey Decimal number for Sudoku? Well, technically it's for "mathematical games and recreations," which includes Sudoku. The next time you visit the library, check it out at 793.74, on the ground floor (one flight up from the children's room). Happy puzzling!
March 2021 Puzzle
If youve already checked outThe Library Bookby Susan OrleanMHLs 2021 Andover Reads bookyoull have a leg up on this Dewey Decimalthemed puzzle If you havent taken a look theres still time to participate in the community read and we hope youll join us Weve also started a library podcastShelf Help and the first few episodes are dedicated…
February 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
Working on puzzles like sudoku might be good for your brainand for your personality It certainly cant hurt to spend some time on a puzzle If youre looking for more information about neuroscience take a look at whats available in OverdriveLibby and in print from the library Dont forget to look for our nextsudoku puzzle on March…
February 2021 Puzzle
The theme of this month's puzzle is newspapers! Did you know you can access all the newspapers featured in this crossword from home with your Andover library card? You can also get the text from The Andover Townsman, the Eagle Tribune, Boston Globe, Boston Herarld, and more. Visit our Articles & Databases page to see what's available!