It's October and the Red Sox made it to the playoffs. Getting into the post season isn't easy. Nor are the feats that make up the theme of this month's puzzle. You know what's not hard, though? Getting a library card! You just have to live in Massachusetts, fill out this form, and you'll have a card in no time.
October 2025 Book of the Month
This season, magic is in the air—and in our pages. Our October Book of the Month is The Change by Kirsten Miller, a witchy, empowering read perfect for crisp autumn nights and cozy fall vibes.
September 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
Hi everyone, In case you haven't heard, our Friends group is holding their Fall Book Sale this year from September 24th to September 28th
September 2025 Puzzle: Literary Agents
The people mentioned in this month's crossword all worked in a field where knowing how to speak or read another language is very useful. If you would like to learn another language, the library can help.
September 2025 Book of the Month
We welcome fall with the perfect read for September’s Book of the Month—Ann Patchett’s debut novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, is a lyrical and haunting story set in a Kentucky home for unwed mothers, exploring secrets, choices, and the search for belonging. Pick up your copy while supplies last!
August 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
We hope everyone is having a nice summer! If you haven’t noticed yet, our board game collection has gotten a recent refresh and now includes a bunch of new games like Wingspan, Quirkle, a travel chess set, a card game called The Tea Dragon Society, and the delightfully titled Really Loud Librarians. Stop by Level 1 near the reference desk to check them out!
August 2025 Puzzle: Wise words from Steven Wright
Our summer reading program ends on August 16th. If you'd like to participate, jump in by visiting our Summer Reading page!
August 2025 Book of the Month
We’re embracing the dog days of summer with the perfect pick for the August Book of the Month: Dog Days by Ericka Waller! Whether you're lounging in the sun or seeking some shade with a good read, this heartfelt story is just what you need to wind down the summer. Come on in and get your copy while supplies last!
July 2025 Mid-Month Sudoku
We are squarely in the middle of our summer reading program! If you aren't already participating, join the fun by visiting our Summer Reading page!
July 2025 Puzzle: Dumb marsupial joke
The subject of this month's puzzle is a marsupial. Did you know you can see real live marsupials in the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston? Their Outback Trail exhibit includes two marsupial species: Red-necked wallabies and Western Grey kangaroos. Both are native to Australia and both are very cute! If you are thinking of visiting either the Franklin Park Zoo or the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, be sure to reserve the library's Zoo New England pass to get discounted admission. All our museum passes can be found at https://mhl.org/museum-passes.