November is Native American Heritage Month! Why not take the opportunity to check out one of these great recent novels written by Native American authors?
Artist of the Month: November 2024- Vihaan Sirivelu and Kashvi Sirivelu
Biography Vihaan Sirivelu Vihaan Sirivelu a talented young artist in the 5th grade at High Plain Elementary is known for his creativity and imaginative flair His favorite pieceThe Spiders captures his fascination with nature and intricate details Vihaans artwork often showcases his unique perspective blending vibrant colors with playful themes and he continues to develop his skills…
Elections of Past and Present
Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. If you're planning to vote on Election Day, you can find your polling place from the State Secretary's website. If you voted by mail, you can also track your ballot online to make sure it was counted. And if you're all set with this year's election, you can check out these nonfiction books about notable elections in American history.
November 2024 Book of the Month
11/22/63 by Stephen King is our pick for the November Book of the Month! Step into a world where time travel meets history! Join Jake Epping on his incredible journey to prevent the assassination of JFK. Pick up your copy at MHL while supplies last!
November 2024 Puzzle
This month’s crossword includes the name of one of the streaming music services you can access with your Andover library card. The other streaming music services you can access with your Andover library card are Freegal Music+, Hoopla Digital, Medici.tv, and Qello Concerts. Check them out! If you need help getting set up with anyone of those services, get in touch with the Reference Desk by emailing rdesk@mhl.org or by calling 978-623-8430.
100% That Witch
Something wicked this way comes...these witchy books!
Ace Week
Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality. This year it is observed from October 20-26. You can learn more online from the Asexual Outreach website, or check out one of these nonfiction titles!
October 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We'd like to present this month's Sudoku with a very "meta" dad joke from one of our favorite authors:
New Fiction for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. This month is specifically designated to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are some great new works of fiction (across genres) written by authors with Hispanic heritage. (You may also be interested in reading New Memoirs for Hispanic Heritage Month.)
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. Pulitzer Prize winner Brooks masterfully tells the story of an extraordinary horse through the perspectives of various characters across time. It’s beautifully written and a captivating read.