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December 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku

With this month's Sudoku comes another bad joke shared by Stephen King on Twitter:

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Great British Baking Books

Great British Baking Books

Looking for a showstopping new bake? Hoping to avoid a dreaded soggy bottom? Check out these books from contestants on the Great British Bake Off.

Books With a Kick

Books With A Kick

Whether you call it soccer or football, here are some great reads about the beautiful game and those who play it.

December 2022 Puzzle: Familiar magazines

This crossword features some magazines that have been around for decades. MHL has print subscriptions to all of them,* but you can also read recent issues online by visiting https://mvlc.overdrive.com/library/magazines or by using the...

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Delicious Reads

Delicious Reads

Around this time of year, you might feel pressured to do a lot of cooking. Maybe you're tired of cooking? Maybe you want to go to a restaurant? Or...maybe read books set in fictional restaurants? If that's the case, we've got you covered with these delicious reads. 

Books For Fans of The Crown

Books For Fans Of The Crown

Netflix has recently added season 5 of The Crown, its popular show based on the British royals. If that's got you wanting to learn more about the messy lives of the Windsors, MHL has got you covered. (If you want to watch the latest season of The Crown but don't have Netflix--you can borrow MHL'...

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November 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku

With this month's Sudoku we'd like to share something we think is oddly interesting: Sudoku is played with the numbers 1 through 9. Almost half of these (2, 3, 5 and 7) are prime numbers, but only one of them (2) is even. Indeed, 2 is the only prime number that is even—all the others...

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Go Beyond the Green Beans

Go Beyond The Green Beans

Are you planning a big meal for Thanksgiving, or maybe Friendsgiving? You probably have some ideas for the main course (perhaps, just guessing, turkey), but maybe you want a fresh side or two? These cookbooks of salads, casseroles, and other dishes might give you some ideas. (For a balanced meal...

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November is Native American Heritage Month

November Is Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here are some great recent books by indigenous authors. You might also be interested in this list of books about indigenous history.

Election Day is 11/8

Election Day is 11/8

This year, Election Day is Tuesday, 11/8. If you're eligible to vote, make sure to make a plan to vote! If you live in Andover, here's information on where and when you can vote on Election Day:

Polling hours are...

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