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Books for National Dog Day

Books for National Dog Day

August 26th is National Dog Day, but is there ever a bad time to celebrate dogs? Here are some recent true stories of very good boys and girls and the humans who love them.

non-ww2 historical fiction

Historical Fiction not set in WWII

The World War II-era is certainly fascinating and has inspired many writers, but there's so much more historical fiction to explore! If you're looking for stories from different eras and perspectives, check out this list. It's got everything from a retelling of the Trojan war to 1980s Burkina...

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August 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.  You can learn more...

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Beach Reads (Without a Wait!)

Beach Reads (Without A Wait)

Summer is a perfect time to relax with a compelling, lighthearted read, but it can be frustrating when you're 100th on the wait list for the hottest book that Oprah or Reese just recommended. While you wait for great new books like ...

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2020 Hugo Award Winners

2020 Hugo Award Winners

The 2020 Hugo Awards, which are given out annually in recognition of excellence in science fiction, were announced at a ceremony held virtually on August 1, 2020. You can read the full list of winners--including some awards given to virtual content that isn't available via the library--...

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How to Book an Appointment

How to Book an Appointment

MHL is now open by appointment only. You can read more about our reopening here, and you can book an appointment for yourself at our booking site. This video will show you the steps to book your...

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August 2020 Puzzle

Our August puzzle hints at summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story, and summer reading in general.  If you haven't signed up for our summer reading challenge, it's not too late!  It goes all the way until September 1 this year, with prizes for adults, teens, and kids. ...

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Teen poetry contest results

Teen Poetry Contest 2020 Winners and Honorees

We are happy to announce and present our winners and honorees for this year's Teen Poetry Contest! It's been a long road to get here this year and we appreciate everyone's patience with our COVID-19 related delays in getting our results. We'd like to thank all who entered this year and our judge...

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What to Read While Waiting for Midnight Sun

What To Read While You're Waiting For Midnight Sun

Stephenie Meyer's latest book, Midnight Sun, a retelling of Twilight from Edward Cullen's point of view, will be released on August 4th, 2020. You...

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How to Place a Hold

How to Place a Hold

Learn how to use your library card to place a hold on an item.

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