Celebrity biographies are the theme of this month's puzzle. All of the titles featured in this month's puzzle are available from the library--though you'll have to solve to figure out what they are! If you've already read the books mentioned in this puzzle, you may also enjoy this booklist of comedian bios.
April 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
April showers bring May flowersand in the meantime they bring a good time to work on a puzzle If its a rainy spring though this Sudoku wont be the only indoor entertainment you need If you like jigsaw puzzles as well as math puzzles you might be interested to know that MHL has several 1000piecejigsaw puzzles to…
Artist of the Month: April 2021 – Cassie Doyon – Pangea Mosaics
About the Artist Cassie Doyon holds a masters degree in art education from Tufts UniversitySchool of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and has worked as an artist and art educator in the Merrimack Valley for the past 30 years Her artwork has won several awards and has been exhibited throughout New England See more of her…
April 2021 Puzzle
The theme of this months crossword is Former Library Workersfamous people who at one point in their lives used to work in a library If youve ever wondered what its like to work in a library check out our new podcast Shelf Help MHL staff discussThe Library Book by Susan Orlean this years selection for Andover Reads…
March 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
Did you know there's a Dewey Decimal number for Sudoku? Well, technically it's for "mathematical games and recreations," which includes Sudoku. The next time you visit the library, check it out at 793.74, on the ground floor (one flight up from the children's room). Happy puzzling!
Artist of the Month: March 2021 – John Yurka Photography
Artist Statement Photography is an interesting art form in several ways Takes no special skills There are many waystools we can use to create a simple or a very complex image We can shoot just to our personal taste or to present to a group Its also much more than just photos photography exposes us to other…
March 2021 Puzzle
If youve already checked outThe Library Bookby Susan OrleanMHLs 2021 Andover Reads bookyoull have a leg up on this Dewey Decimalthemed puzzle If you havent taken a look theres still time to participate in the community read and we hope youll join us Weve also started a library podcastShelf Help and the first few episodes are dedicated…
February 2021 Mid-Month Sudoku
Working on puzzles like sudoku might be good for your brainand for your personality It certainly cant hurt to spend some time on a puzzle If youre looking for more information about neuroscience take a look at whats available in OverdriveLibby and in print from the library Dont forget to look for our nextsudoku puzzle on March…
Artist of the Month: February 2021 – Maryellen Stone Photography
Artists statement As a photographer I feel fortunate to be able to share my love of animals and the outdoors in the form of photography In my work I try to capture a special moment in time or bring unnoticed beauty to the eyes of others As Ive grown as a photographer Ive expanded my subject matter…
February 2021 Puzzle
The theme of this month's puzzle is newspapers! Did you know you can access all the newspapers featured in this crossword from home with your Andover library card? You can also get the text from The Andover Townsman, the Eagle Tribune, Boston Globe, Boston Herarld, and more. Visit our Articles & Databases page to see what's available!