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Hygge for All

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life.  The concept was popularized in the US in 2017, with the publication of The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking.  This winter, with more people spending more time at home, increasing...

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American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Awards

AILA Youth Literature Awards

November is Native American Heritage Month, so what better time to check out books chosen for the 2020 American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Awards? This award "honors the very best...

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Eye on the Pie

Eye on the Pie

Thanksgiving this year will look a little (or a lot) different for most families, but hopefully everyone will still save room for pie! Here's a roundup of some cookbooks to help you perfect a classic pumpkin pie or maybe shake things up with a new recipe.

national book awards winners and finalists

National Book Awards 2020

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 the National Books Award Foundation announced the winners and finalists of the National Book Awards and the slate is incredible! This year's winners include works about a character actor, Malcolm X, the Korean War, a ghost in Tokyo, and a young queer Black boy. ...

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podcast to book, book to podcast

Book recommendations for your favorite podcasts

Podcasts are like books in that if there's a topic you're interested in, there's probably a podcast about it! These radio programs that you can listen to on your time cover many different topics from current events to science to true crime to celebrity gossip. We've put together a list of books...

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Accessing the New York Times with your library card

Accessing the New York Times with your library card

Learn how to get daily access to the New York Times online with your library card.

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Accessing The Washington Post with your library card

Accessing The Washington Post with your library card

Learn how to get online access to The Washington Post with your MHL library card. 

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Access the Wall Street Journal with your library card

Access the Wall Street Journal with your library card

Learn how to get online access to The Wall Street Journal with your MHL library card. 

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Book for Elin HilderFans

Books for Elin HilderFans

Are you, like so many others, a fan of bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand? Make sure you're registered for our virtual discussion with her and Jane Healey on November 16th ...

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November 2020 Mid-Month Sudoku

Whether you're a sudoku novice or a seasoned pro, try your hand at MHL's mid-month sudoku!  A new puzzle will be released on the 15th of each remaining month in 2020 as a complement to the crossword released on the 1st of each month as part of our Elect to Connect series.  After all, both types...

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