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2020 ALA Youth Media Awards
posted Jan 27, 2020 in In the Spotlight
The American Library Association has announced the 2020 winners of the Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Medals. These are the highest American honors for books written for young people. Check out...
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Authors Born in the Year of the Rat
posted Jan 24, 2020 in In the Spotlight
Happy Lunar New Year! On January 25, 2020 we will officially enter the Year of the Rat. In the Chinese zodiac system, the years are measured in lunar cycles. Each year corresponds with one of twelve animal symbols in a repeating 12-year cycle. To celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are some...
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A Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading List
posted Jan 19, 2020 in In the Spotlight
MHL will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, and his legacy lives on in the work of anti-racist social justice activists today. A great way to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to...
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Organization and decluttering for all
posted Jan 16, 2020 in In the Spotlight
For many, January can be a time of renewal and a fresh start. This can mean tackling that junk drawer or messy closet or some other put-off-to-another-day project in your house. Memorial Hall Library is here to help! Whether your style is more...
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From Books to Oscar-Nominated Films
posted Jan 13, 2020 in In the Spotlight
The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were recently announced. Of course, the Oscar awards ceremony is a big night for film, but it's also a big night for books! Here are books that inspired this year's Oscar-nominated...
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Jellicle Books for Jellicle Cats
posted Jan 8, 2020 in In the Spotlight
Are you mean like a minx? Are you lean like a lynx? Are you keen to be seen when you're smelling a rat? Where you there when the pharaohs commissioned the Sphinx? If you were and you are, you're a Jellicle cat, and here are some books you might enjoy.
Whether or not you're a fan of...
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Translating Vital Records for Genealogy: Polish, German, Latin, and Russian
posted Jan 6, 2020 in In the Spotlight, Andover Room Blog
Has your family history research hit a brick wall because you need help making sense of handwritten genealogical records in Polish, German, Latin, and/or Russian? ...
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January 2020 puzzle
posted Jan 1, 2020 in In the Spotlight, Puzzles
If you like crossword puzzles, give this a try! You can do it online or print it out to solve later. (If you're in the library, ask at the Reference Desk for a printout and we'll be happy to give you one!)
Throughout 2020, we'll post a new puzzle the first day of every month as...
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Our favorite reads of 2019!
posted Dec 28, 2019 in In the Spotlight
It's time for our annual roundup of staff favorite books! 2019 was a great year for books and these lists include everything from award-winning fiction to anticipated Teen debuts to charming children's titles. We're certain there is something here for everyone but if you still need more...
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Goodreads Choice Awards 2019
posted Dec 22, 2019 in In the Spotlight
Every year, plenty of Best Of lists come out, overwhelming readers with options. The Goodreads Choice Awards are unique because they are voted on by readers, rather than being chosen by critics. Check out this...
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