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October 2024 Book of the Month: Horse, by Geraldine Brooks

October 2024 Book of the Month

Our pick for the October Book of the Month is Horse by Geraldine Brooks, a powerful novel that weaves together art, history, and the deep bond between humans and horses....

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September Book of the Month - The Lost Bookshop

September 2024 Book of the Month

Our pick for the September Book of the Month is the utterly charming The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, an enchanting read packed with mystery and magic, perfect for a cozy...

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MHL will be closed on 8/31, 9/1 and 9/2 in Observance of Labor Day

MHL will be closed this weekend in observance of Labor Day

MHL will be closed for a 3-day weekend in observance of Labor Day. But there's still time to come pick up some of these great books about the impact of labor and unions throughout American history!

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall--programs that is!

Children's Fall Program Brochures are available in The Children's Room.  Programs begin the week of September 16th. Program listings are being added to our online calendar for September through December.  Call or email with any questions!  978-623-8440 or...

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August 2024 Book of the Month

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell is our pick for August's Book of the Month!  A dash of Agatha Christie mixed with a generous serving of The Great British Bake Off, this...

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July 2024 Book of the Month

Called "An absolute gem… A must read for all bookworms" by The Sun, The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson is our...

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June 2024 Book of the Month

Called transformative by The New York Times and deserving of a place in every library by Booklist, Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobias is our pick for...

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Favorite Movie Moms

Our Favorite Movie Moms

No matter how mothers are represented in feature films, there is plenty to unpack, notice and enjoy. What makes a good "movie moms" movie night isn't finding a normal, realistic or sympathetic depiction of motherhood on the big screen.  Instead, we recommend feature films starring mothers whose...

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May 2024 Book of the Month

Chosen as a best book of the year by The New York Times, Time Magazine and NPR, Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson is our pick for May's Book of the Month. 

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Seedling

Kid's books to celebrate Earth Day 2024

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