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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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Teen's Top Ten 2022

Teens' Top Ten 2022

Each year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has teens around the country vote on their favorite books to compile the year's Teens' Top Ten list. Here are this year's choices!

November 2022 Puzzle: Literary Feast Redux

Just like the Literary Feast crossword we put out last year, this month's puzzle features the names of famous authors. If you have ever wondered who else writes like a favorite author of yours, check out the "Read-alikes"...

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2022 National Book Award Finalists

2022 National Book Award Finalists

The 2022 National Book Award Finalists were recently announced. Think you'll have time to read all 25 finalists before the winners are announced on November 16th?

new horror books 2022

2022 Horror Fiction

Looking for some frights this October? Here's a roundup of some new and notable horror releases from 2022. From sci-fi horror to haunted houses and middle grade to adult, you're sure to find something to scare you!

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MacArthur Fellowship 2022

2022 MacArthur "Genius" Fellows

Last week, the MacArthur Foundation announced the 25 recipients of this years MacArthur Fellowships, popularly known as "Genius" Grants. You can see the full list of fellows on their website. Some of this year's fellows have...

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October 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku

We hope you enjoy this month's Sudoku. You are seeing it online, but we also print hard copies of our puzzles here at the library for anyone to pick up. Which compels us to share another...

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October is National Cookbook Month

October is National Cookbook Month

October is National Cookbook Month! Of course, MHL has a great cookbook collection year round, but the cooler weather of fall makes it a great time to fire up your stove and try out a new recipe or two from these new cookbooks.

Indigenous History

Indigenous Peoples' Day

MHL will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. If you'd like to learn more about Indigenous American history, here are some books to check out.

Witches, Please!

Witches, Please!

Spooky Season is upon us! Want to get a little witchy? Check out this list of YA books about witches, ranging from light and fun to downright scary.

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