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William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 (and might have been born on April 23, 1564), but his stories still resonate today, as authors continued to...
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It's 4/20. Recreational marijuana is legal for adults in Massachusetts. What better time to visit the library? Here are some books to learn more about the history of marijuana as well as its...
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April showers bring May flowers--and in the meantime, they bring a good time to work on a puzzle! If it's a rainy spring, though, this Sudoku won't be the only indoor entertainment you need. If you like jigsaw puzzles as well as math puzzles, you might be interested to know that MHL has...
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Earth Day is coming up (April 22), and you may be wondering what you can do--or how you can extend the good practices you already have--to make an impact. In addition to checking out this month's programming on recycling, the environment, and gardening (check the online calendar...
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National Library Week has once again drawn to a close, but there's no reason why we can't continue to celebrate libraries all year round. Here are some of our favorite fictional libraries and...
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Mystery fans know that it can be fun to be loyal readers of long-running series, following the recurring adventures of favorite fictional detectives. But it's also rewarding to find new favorites! Here are fifteen recent debut mystery novels to check out. If you find a great new author, keep...
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The theme of this month's crossword is Former Library Workers—famous people who, at one point in their lives, used to work in a library!
If you've ever wondered what it's like to work in a library, check out our new podcast, Shelf Help. MHL staff...
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March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, which makes it a particularly great day to check out books written by transgender and nonbinary authors. Here are some great works of fiction and...
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What do bees, elephants, chickens, tortoises, and porcupines have in common? In this case, each is the narrator of one of these books (for adults!)--and you'll find books narrated by other animals, too. All of these titles are available from the library in print (click the title to request it in...
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In honor of Women's History Month, here are some fascinating biographies and memoirs about women whose historical contributions you might not have learned about in school. These books are written for teens and adults. For children's books about women in history,...
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