Today’s puzzle drops on March 15th, known in ancient Rome as the ides of March and the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate. In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns the titular character, “Beware the ides of March.” It turns out that “Beware the ides of March” is an anagram of “Caesar: few bothered him.” Here are some more examples of where a word or phrase doesn’t quite jive with its anagram:
March 2024 Book of the Month
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, is our pick for the March Book of the Month. This compelling debut seamlessly blends mystery, cultural richness, and an unforgettable main character. Pick up your copy today while supplies last!
March 2024 Puzzle: Literary Feast III
Just like the Literary Feast and Literary Feast Redux crosswords we put out in 2021 and 2022, this month’s puzzle features the names of famous authors! If you would like get an email or text whenever the library orders new titles by your favorite authors, be sure to subscribe to Author Alerts. It’s a fast, free, and fantastic way to get yourself on hold for hugely popular books early on!
National Library Week Quiz: 2024 Edition
Celebrate National Library Week by testing your knowledge about libraries!
February 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
This month we have a Leap Day! Out of a world population of approximately 8.1 billion, only about 5 million people were born on February 29th. Here are some of the more famous ones:
February 2024 Book of the Month
Called one of the best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and The Washington Post, Solito by Javier Zamora is our pick for the February Book of the Month!
February 2024 Puzzle: FLOTUS Folio
Reminder: The Winter Reading Club runs to February 26th. It's available to all ages. Everyone who completes a reading challenge will win or be entered to win a prize. For details and to sign up, visit https://mhl.org/wrc-2024. Need help finding something to read? This month's puzzle includes some titles you might be interested in, but you can also let us know what kinds of books you like to read and we'll send you a personalized list. We'll even check them out to you and put them in a bag for you to pick up at your leisure! Happy reading!
January 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
Hello Sudoku fans We start the New Year with a video in which the presenter is given a seemingly impossible Sudoku to solve You dont even have to know the rules of Sudoku to get caught up in the presenters growing excitement as he gets closer to closer to solving it Happy solving…
January 2024 Book of the Month
Named one of the top 10 books of the year by The New York Times and a National Book Award finalist, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is our Book of the Month pick for January. Set against the backdrop of Korea and Japan spanning from the early 20th century to the 1980s, the book weaves a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and resilience.
January 2024 Puzzle: Snow Big Deal
If the wintry weather is keeping you indoors and you're looking for something to do, join our Winter Reading Club! Everyone who completes a reading challenge will win or be entered to win a prize. For details and to sign up, visit https://mhl.org/wrc-2024. Happy reading!