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September 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku

We present this month's Sudoku with a worse-than-usual numbers joke:

1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 showed up to fight 0. The odds were against him!

Luckily, 2, 4, 6, and 8 showed up to even things out....

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Memoirs for Hispanic Heritage Month

Memoirs for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. This month is specifically designated to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the...

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September 6th is National Read a Book Day!

September 6th is National Read a Book Day

Did you know that September 6th is National Read a Book Day? Of course, here at MHL we observe that day every day. But in honor of the occasion, here's a list of books...

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September 2024 Puzzle: The Only Constant

A lot of things change over time, but not our library's copier prices! Ever since we put the first one in in 1967,* we've charged 10¢ per copy!

To see what other equipment the library offers...

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brat books

brat books

These books are brat. What does that mean, you may ask? According to pop star Charli XCX, "You’re just like that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes. Who feels herself but maybe also has a breakdown. But kind of like, parties through it, is...

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2024 Hugo Awards

2024 Hugo Awards

Earlier this month, the 2024 Hugo Awards for excellence in science fiction and fantasy were announced. You can get some of these great works here at MHL, and you can see the full list of winners (which includes some categories we can't stock at MHL like Best Editor and Best Fan Writer)...

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August 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku

Dear sudoku fans. We present this month's puzzle with another number-related joke:

How do you make seven even?

Take away the S!

We hope you enjoy this month's Sudoku!

 

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The Dog Days of Summer

Did you know that the "dog days of summer" are named for when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at dawn? These days in July and August are typically also some of the hottest days of the year in the Northern...

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Books for Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Books for Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson's hit novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (first in a series) was recently adapted into a Netflix series. If you'd like to watch the series but don't have Netflix, you can borrow MHL's...

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Gold Medal Memoirs

Gold Medal Memoirs

Do you love the Olympics? Here are some memoirs written by summer Olympians of years past. Take home the gold...in reading!

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