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New and Notable Music Releases February 2017

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Black History Month Nonfiction

Nonfiction about the African American experience

February is Black History Month so we're highlighting some recent nonfiction titles that discuss various African American experiences. Most of these books have come out in the last year but we included a few other, favorite titles as well. All books can be found at Memorial Hall Library or via...

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Attention Book Lovers!

How would you like the latest book news delivered straight to your inbox every week?   Memorial Hall Library is launching a bookish newsletter with a fabulous array of book recommendations, book reviews, and more! Personalize this service by choosing your favorite genres and formats! These...

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Newbery Medal

ALA Youth Media Award Winners

Every year, the American Library Association chooses the best books for young readers with its youth media awards! These include the best-known awards...

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Patriot Reads

Super Bowl READ-y! Top 10 reads to get you ready for February 5th

You know that your MHL librarians love books, but did you know a lot us are big football fans, too? And of course we love the New England Patriots! We're so excited they are headed to Super Bowl LI we put together a list of some books, articles, and films to get you ready!

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New Year, New You?

A new year often means a new take on health and wellness for many people. Whether this means joining a gym, starting a yoga class, taking up rock climbing, trying new eating habits, or getting more sleep, we’ve got you covered on health resources. Here’s a sampling of some books to help...

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Cedar Waxwings populations are on the rise in Massachusetts

Winter is for the birds! Explore Birds of North America Online.

Spend a snowy day exploring this rich and dynamic multi-media treasury of ornithological knowledge. Birds of North America Online is technically an ongoing project sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American...

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New and Notable Music December 2016

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BookShots

People already read James Patterson's books - and in staggering numbers. Last year, he and his team of writers had 36 books land on the New York Times bestseller list. But Mr. Patterson is after an even bigger audience. Now he writes for people who have abandoned reading for television, video...

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10 Dysfunctional Families in Fiction to Help you Cope with Yours

Tolstoy's famous opening to Anna Karenina states, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." The holidays are on their way and with them, a fair share of family functions . . . and dysfunction. We all hope for happy family gatherings but sometimes...

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