November 20th is observed as the Transgender Day of Remembrance. To quote GLAAD: "Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance." In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, here are some recent memoirs written by living trans and nonbinary authors.
New Chinese Books October 2025
Take a look at our newest Chinese language books. The collection is located on the top floor of the library.
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 artists of the Month- Essex Art Center
Current Mission: Essex Art Center inspires and sustains lifelong growth and learning for a diverse community of artists in Greater Lawrence. Our classes, events, and exhibitions harness the power of art to transform lives. History: Essex Art Center was founded in 1993 when three Bradford College classmates—Helen Tory, Linda Maddox, and Leslie Costello—opened a nonprofit art studio that offered classes on Essex Street in downtown Lawrence. In 1995, we moved to our current home on Island Street. We've grown into a thriving arts community working to positively impact the lives of artists and residents in our region.
New Fiction by Native American Authors
November is National Native American Heritage Month! In celebration, here are some new works of fiction from Native American authors. This list should have something for everyone--mystery, horror, romance, historical fiction, and more.
Japanese Healing Fiction
Japanese healing fiction is a genre of Japanese literature that’s meant to soothe, comfort, and emotionally heal readers. These stories are designed to bring a sense of peace, hope, and emotional restoration.
Entertaining for Everyone
Are you planning to host Thanksgiving or another gathering? These cookbooks will help you put together your best dinner party yet!
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!
Moony-Eyed Romance
Love can really a change person. In the case of these werewolf/shifter romance novels, sometimes literally.