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Here are some nonfiction books about racism in the United States and its ongoing, deadly impact. These books are available as ebooks from either Overdrive (Libby) or Hoopla. (If you……movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. This book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor,……colorblindness (Available on Hoopla) by Michelle AlexanderOnce in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social……colorblindness. In the words of Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, this book is a ‘call to action.’ I’m still here : Black dignity in a world…

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…Life in France to trace the story of her years as a beloved TV personality and cookbook author, revealing the pressures she faced as an influential celebrity in the aftermath……of publishing Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Julia and Jacques cooking at home by Julia Child Two legendary culinary masters join their talents in a creative cookbook that demonstrates……French cooking by Julia Child The first volume of this fortieth anniversary edition of a classic cookbook updates this accessible guide to French cuisine by continuing to introduce the subtleties…

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…powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability–like mending clothes, composting, and avoiding……extraordinary change” Zero waste : how one community is leading a world recycling revolution by Allan Drummond In this fifth installment in Allan Drummond’s picture book sequence about green living,……stories by the award-winning author of The Shock Doctrine explains how today’s young people can promote positive change. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Team trash : a time traveler’s guide……biographies of such child activists as Jamie Margolin, Isra Hirsi and Greta Thunberg. Simultaneous eBook. Fresh air, clean water : our right to a healthy environment by Megan Clendenan “Fresh…

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…passes can be found at https://mhl.org/museum-passes. We hope you enjoy this month’s puzzle. For another animal-related crossword, check out our puzzle from June 2023, It’s all happening at the zoo….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…

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Choose a topic and receive a book bundle! Librarians will use your responses to select up to 10 titles for your child or children. Please choose only one or two……bundles at a time. Book bundles may take 1-3 days depending on when your form is submitted. Teachers can email crcirc@mhl.org with material requests for their classroom. Learn more about……Educator Resources! When your books are ready, you will receive an email letting you know your holds are ready for pick-up. If you’d like to request personalized reading suggestions for…

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…Picture book of kittens The picture book of baby animals A picture book of baby animals Animal babies first year on earth (DVD) Black lab puppies (puzzle) Folder of additional…What is it? Each of our memory kits include books, DVDs, and other materials on a set theme to spark discussion collected into an easily portable bag. We have four……has dementia, Alzhemiers, or other memory issues. What is included? Here are the contents of our four memory kits: Baby Animals: A caregiver’s guide to dementia Picture book of puppies……(DVD) Folder of additional resources. U.S. Travel: A caregiver’s guide to dementia Picture book of natural wonders Walks of a liftetime in America’s national parks Route 66: the mother road…

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MHL is now open by appointment only. You can read more about our reopening here, and you can book an appointment for yourself at our booking site. This video will…

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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……by Saara El-Arifi Forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their homeland’s borders an elven warrior and her prophet sister encounter the fae court, in the first book of a new…

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…show, you can request the library’s Roku with Disney+ access.) If you’re a fan of the book and/or the show, you might also like these graphic novels that explore different……magic fish by Trung Le Nguyen Real life isn’t a fairytale. But Tié̂n still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local……Harmony Becker When Nao returns to Tokyo to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, she books a yearlong stay at the Himawari sharehouse. There she meets Hyejung and Tina...The trio live…

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…pie, and here are some cookbooks to help with that celebration! The book on pie : everything you need to know to bake perfect pies by Erin Jeanne McDowell The……flaky crusts to special-occasion classics. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. The Cast-Iron Pies Cookbook : 101 Delicious Pie Recipes for Your Cast-Iron Cookware by Dominique Devito An elegant presentation of more……than 100 sweet and savory pies tailor-made for everyone’s favorite cooking tool—the cast-iron skillet! Easy As Pie : The Essential Pie Cookbook for Every Season and Reason by Saura Madani……A warm slice of homemade pie can complete any celebration―but every baker knows that a problematic pie is enough to sour a sweet occasion. This pie cookbook gives you the…

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