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April is National Poetry Month, so why not take a break with one of these novels in verse written for teen and adult audiences? Novels in verse are beautifully compact……in both the North and the South. The door of no return by Kwame Alexander From New York Times best-selling author comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy……that tells the story of 11-year-old Kofi Offin, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. Simultaneous eBook. Dreaming of you : a novel in verse by Melissa……she get here? In a series of heart-wrenching poems, Ethel tells her story. This first book for young readers about Ethel Rosenberg is a fascinating portrait of a commonly misunderstood…

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…O’Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly called Safari Books). If you love e-books but tech guides aren’t your jam, be sure to check out our e-book offerings via Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla….We hope your’re keeping cool while you enjoy this month’s Sudoku puzzle! In addition to puzzles, MHL offers a variety of resources, including an e-book on how to use the……programming language C to create and solve Sudoku puzzles. That book, along with many other how-to tech titles, is accessed through O’Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly called Safari Books). If…

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Book Lists Books on Implicit Bias/Ableism: This list was generated by MHL staff to cover books that explain what implicit bias and ableism look like, and how to confront bias……and ableism. All books listed should be available in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). Books on Disability Awareness: This list was generated by MHL staff to cover books written……MVLC. Schneider Family Book Award: The Schneider Family Book Awards, selected by a committee of the American Library Association (ALA), honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies……by writers with disabilities about their own experiences. These books may help readers develop a more complete idea of what disability looks like. All books listed should be available from…

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…this time, she always dabbled in many media (also receiving a Master’s Degree in Art Education) before focusing on altered books and unique books in many forms. In addition to……altered books, she builds birdhouses and castle sculptures out of books. (She lives in an old library so this is very apropos!) She also creates one of a kind “cabinets…

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…the combination of mixed media and repurposed books yields a totally new look. Each piece is comprised of hundreds-to-thousands of ‘tiles’ that were harvested from hardcover books that no one…Larry Clifford – Flyleaf Gallery Larry’s “BiblioQuilts” are created from damaged or distressed books that were salvaged from basements, attics, and public libraries throughout New England. He repurposes every part……of every book—the covers, the pages, the spines—breathing new life into those materials with the addition of dyes, inks, and acrylics. Quilts made from repurposed cloth are nothing new. But……he wasn’t running around outside as a kid growing up in suburban Boston, he could be found reading at his local library. This led to him collecting old, neglected books…

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Book Club Kits: the easy way to have a Book Club! Visit the catalog to reserve a kit or contact the library for assistance by calling 978-623-8420 or emailing cdesk@mhl.org….…Information about book club kits 15 paperback books and a discussion guide in an easy-to-carry canvas tote bag Over 240 kits for adults, teens and children kits can be checked……by Roald Dahl Questions? Get in touch! The book club kit manager at Memorial Hall Library is Gerry Deyermond: 978-623-8421. The Book Club Kit Project is supported by the Institute……out for six weeks reserve a kit up to two years in advance pick up a kit at any library in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Examples of book club…

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The Next Chapter Book Club is community book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations. The Next Chapter Book Club……We will pick books based on the interests of the group. We may choose longer books that will be read together over the course of several weeks or shorter stories……will read a book aloud together, taking turns, discussing the plot and characters, making connections, and making friends. We encourage members to come to as many meetings as they can….…that we can finish within the hour. Books will be provided at each meeting. Please register through our online calendar to let us know you are coming. If you have…

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…book : 65 mix & match recipes by Heather Mubarak A baking book with 65 mix-and-match recipes for cookie sandwiches. The Vegan Baker : The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Breads,……icing is easy to make and forgiving to work with, unlike the finicky and traditionally used royal icing. This book brings this simple technique front and center, so you can……cookie right in the back of the book, so you have everything you need at your fingertips. Get ready to bring your baking to a whole new level, with this……book : classic, creative, and must-try recipes for every kitchen by Katie Jacobs From cookie dough milkshakes to chocolate chip cheesecake to the classic recipe that started it all, The…

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Are you a fan of Wicked? (The movie, or the musical the movie is based on, or the book the musical is based on, or the movie that book was……based on, or even the book by L. Frank Baum that kicked off the whole saga?) Then here are some other books to check out! If you’re a fan of……the musical and/or musical but haven’t read the book by Gregory Maguire, you could start with that (although be advised that the book’s tone is rather different from the musical)….…Or try one of these other fantasy books that have a similar style of worldbuilding and/or are adapted from other classic stories. Wicked by Gregory Maguire Set in an Oz…

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We can’t think of anything to write for this month’s sudoku so we’ll just share a dumb joke: You: Did you hear NASA is sending a manned spaceship to the……you hear NASA is sending a manned spaceship to the sun? Your audience: ??? You: It’s okay, they’re going do it at night. We hope you enjoy this month’s Sudoku!…

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