Button cell batteries are found in all kinds of things: key fobs, computers, hearing aids, watches, and children's toys, to name a few. Many of these contain mercury, which is toxic when inhaled or ingested. So... Don't throw button cell batteries in the trash. Do recycle them responsibly by bringing them to the Reference Desk at the Library. You can also take them to the Health Department's office at Town Hall and the Municipal Services Facility at 5 Campanelli Drive.
2024 Best Picture Nominees
This year's Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 10th. If you want to check out the nominees, including the ten Best Picture nominees, MHL may be able to help! Some of the films are already out on DVD, while others may be available to stream online via one of the library's Roku devices.
2024 RISE Books
Each year, the American Library Association’s Social Responsibilities Round Table releases its 2024 RISE list of the year’s best feminist books for readers ages 0-18. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are this year’s Rise Top 10 books. You can read the full list online here.
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!
Artist of the Month: March 2024 – Sally Gello-Silvers
Each of us carries with us a rich reserve of images, experiences and emotions. For me, those images and experiences include nature, events happening around me, current social issues, happiness, grief, loss and joy to name a few. As an artist, I express those images and experiences by putting charcoal, unique papers, fibers, string, ink, paints and just about any materials that move me onto paper and layer with textures, shapes and color. My goal is to tap into what is within, bring it forward and create a work of art through the use of different mediums that can be shared with others. Because art is personal I ask my viewers to see what resonates with them as they view the work.
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!
Near Future Fiction
This year we have a February 29th, also known as Leap Day! Why not embrace the day by taking a small leap forward in time? Check out one of these works of near future fiction–books that imagine what life might be like in the not-too-distant future.
New Books by Black Authors
Are you looking to read more books by Black authors? Whether you’re looking for contemporary fiction, historical fiction, romance, sci-fi, mysteries, or something else, here are some great new books written by Black authors!
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here's a roundup of some recent nonfiction titles about the long history of Black people in America, ranging from the horrible history of slavery and the Jim Crow era to the powerful artistic, academic, and athletic achievements of Black Americans throughout the years.
National Library Week Quiz: 2024 Edition
Celebrate National Library Week by testing your knowledge about libraries!