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Organization and decluttering for all

posted Jan 16, 2020 in In the Spotlight

For many, January can be a time of renewal and a fresh start. This can mean tackling that junk drawer or messy closet or some other put-off-to-another-day project in your house. Memorial Hall Library is here to help! Whether your style is more...

From Books to Oscar-Nominated Films

posted Jan 13, 2020 in In the Spotlight

The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were recently announced. Of course, the Oscar awards ceremony is a big night for film, but it's also a big night for books! Here are books that inspired this year's Oscar-nominated...

Jellicle Books for Jellicle Cats

posted Jan 8, 2020 in In the Spotlight

Are you mean like a minx? Are you lean like a lynx? Are you keen to be seen when you're smelling a rat? Where you there when the pharaohs commissioned the Sphinx? If you were and you are, you're a Jellicle cat, and here are some books you might enjoy.

Whether or not you're a fan of...

Latin Language Roman Catholic Baptismal Register

Translating Vital Records for Genealogy: Polish, German, Latin, and Russian

posted Jan 6, 2020 in In the Spotlight, Andover Room Blog

Has your family history research hit a brick wall because you need help making sense of handwritten genealogical records in Polish, German, Latin, and/or Russian? ...

January 2020 puzzle

posted Jan 1, 2020 in In the Spotlight, Puzzles

If you like crossword puzzles, give this a try! You can do it online or print it out to solve later. (If you're in the library, ask at the Reference Desk for a printout and we'll be happy to give you one!)

Throughout 2020, we'll post a new puzzle the first day of every month as...

Our favorite reads of 2019!

posted Dec 28, 2019 in In the Spotlight

It's time for our annual roundup of staff favorite books! 2019 was a great year for books and these lists include everything from award-winning fiction to anticipated Teen debuts to charming children's titles. We're certain there is something here for everyone but if you still need more...

Goodreads Choice Awards 2019

posted Dec 22, 2019 in In the Spotlight

Every year, plenty of Best Of lists come out, overwhelming readers with options. The Goodreads Choice Awards are unique because they are voted on by readers, rather than being chosen by critics. Check out this...

Audiobooks for Families

posted Dec 18, 2019 in In the Spotlight

Are you gearing up to visit family or friends this winter break? Or heading north to hit the slopes? Whatever your plans, if you have a long drive in your future you know how hard it can be to fill the silence of your car. The news can be, well, too real, and it's hard to find a radio...

MHL Gift Guide

posted Dec 11, 2019 in In the Spotlight

'Tis the season for gift giving...which means the struggle of figuring out what exactly to get for everyone. We here at MHL humbly suggest that the perfect gift is always a book, and we're here to help you figure out what book you should give to what person. (Of course, if none of these seem...