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Beach Reads Without a Wait

Beach Reads Without a Wait 2022

Are you waiting to get a copy of one of this summer's hottest books? Why not check out one of last summer's most popular books? Chances are you didn't get around to reading all of these last summer, and now you can get a copy without a wait! (You can also check out...

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Drag Me To the Library

Drag Me To The Library

Are you a fan of drag kings and queens? Have shows like Legendary, Pose, and RuPaul's Drag Race left you wanting to learn more? Here are some books for you. The library is open (Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sundays 1-5pm)!

New York Times Games collection

New York Times Games now available

Great news for game enthusiasts! MHL now offers unlimited online access to the New York Times Games, including the iconic Crossword. Other games include Spelling Bee, the Mini Crossword, Letter Boxed, Tiles, Vertex, and Sudoku. Twenty years of archived crosswords are also included.

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June 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku

Have you ever wondered what numbers do when they're not in Sudoku puzzles?  We have books for that!  From Very Short Introductions for numbers and ...

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Books for Fans of Ms. Marvel

Books For Fans of Ms. Marvel

Teen superhero Ms. Marvel is taking Jersey City--and Disney+--by storm in her new streaming TV series. (If you don't have Disney+ and want to check out this show, you can request MHL's...

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lgbtqia books for pride

Teen Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride month where we celebrate and commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people and their role in our culture and history. Take a look at this list of recent books for teens and tweens with queer character and/or authors. Stay tuned for lists for adults and kids...

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Transgender and Nonbinary Memoirs

Transgender and Nonbinary Memoirs

If you're interested in learning more about how to support transgender and nonbinary youth, make sure to sign up for our panel discussion featuring educator and author Christy Whittlesey! It will be held...

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June 2022 Puzzle

Whether you've got a summer trip ahead, are exploring local destinations, or are an avid armchair traveler, we bet you've never been to these mythical destinations--but let us know if you find one!  

Books For Fans of Colleen Hoover

Books For Fans Of Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover's books have grown wildly popular of late, thanks in no small part to the fervent word of mouth recommendations given by her many fans....

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2022 Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2022 Sydney Taylor Book Awards

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, which makes it a great time to check out this year's winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Awards, which are...

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