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Best Picture Nominees 2018

This year's Academy Awards will be held Sunday, March 4th. Did you have a chance to see all of the Best Picture nominees in the theater? If you're like most people, probably not--but fear not, most of them are available...

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If you liked The Land of Stories series then try one of these!

   The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer are very popular with grades 3-6 readers.  Here are some other kids series featuring fairy tale characters. 

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Books for Winter Sports Enthusiasts

Now that the 2018 Winter Olympics are over, are you hungry for more hockey? Stoked for more snowboarding? Fixated on figure skating? From the memoirs of past Olympic medalists to hockey player romance novel heroes, check out these nonfiction and fiction books dealing with winter sports.

Top Ten Incredible Things You Didn't Know You Can Borrow at MHL

Excuse us for the clickbait-y title, we’re just so excited to be able to offer a wider range of materials you can borrow! You know that Memorial Hall Library offers books, music, movies, magazines, and more but did you know about our new Library of Things?

The Library of Things has, you...

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ALA Youth Media Awards

2018 ALA Youth Media Awards

The American Library Association has announced the winners of the 2018 Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery and Caldecott Medals. These awards recognize outstanding books for young readers in a variety of categories. View the full list and find you or your family's next great read!

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Black Panther, Afrofuturism, and Black Speculative Fiction

Marvel's Black Panther is being released next Friday and it's been getting great reviews so far! We're excited to see more of Wakanda on the big screen and the imaginative world director Ryan Coogler has created....

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Time Travel Fiction for Groundhog Day

Time Travel Fiction for Groundhog Day

In the 1993 movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray's character found himself continually repeating February 2nd. In honor of the 25th anniversary of that...

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great january reads

Drop-in Book Chat Titles

Did you miss our Drop-in Book Chat last week? Librarians Kim and Clare discussed some of their favorite fiction reads of the last month and previewed some soon to be released titles. If you love to talk about books but don't want to be tied to only one book, you should check out this program!...

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Writing the Dream

Writing the Dream: Books By American Immigrants

John F. Kennedy wrote, “Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.” Since its founding, American culture has always benefited from the artistic contribution of immigrants. Here are some great books written by first and second generation immigrants to the...

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Get Ready for the Return of the Andover Seed Library

The Andover Seed Library Will Re-Open on February 3

The Andover Seed Library will re-open on February 3rd! We are thinking beyond the tiny kernels you will press into the soil in your backyard once the ground warms up. Seeds are essential for the future of agricultural diversity and that’s not just about enjoying a veritable smorgasbord at supper...

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