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New Notable Music Releases

posted Apr 28, 2016 in In the Spotlight

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Old Andover Newspapers Available Online!

Memorial Hall Library is making history more accessible!

posted Apr 25, 2016 in In the Spotlight

The Library has just completed the first phase of a multi-year project to digitize old Andover newspapers. This endeavor gives researchers online access to a searchable database of town newspapers dating from 1853 to 1925. Visit http://www....

Fire + food = oh-so-good: books for people who like to grill

posted Apr 20, 2016 in In the Spotlight

For many of us, grilling is a relaxing and supremely satisfying way to spend time outside. If you are looking forward to the grilling season and would like to try out some new recipes or grilling techniques, these books offer plenty of both. Whether you're new to the BBQ or a seasoned grill...

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Marathon Monday Countdown: Seven Books about Running

posted Apr 6, 2016 in In the Spotlight

If you're a runner like me then you look forward to Patriots Day and the Boston Marathon every year. It's so fun to watch the amazing elite athletes and the inspiring "regular" runners take on the challenging course. If you can't wait for next Monday and need more running stories in your life,...

Punk Rock @ MHL

posted Apr 5, 2016 in In the Spotlight

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines punk rock as "rock music marked by extreme and often deliberately offensive expressions of alienation and social discontent". It can also be seen as a wellspring of politcal and social expressions of international youth culture...

Need to get into the mood for April Fool’s Day?

posted Mar 29, 2016 in In the Spotlight

Here are some humorous fiction books to uplift your mood and to make you laugh out loud.

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Does your home need a thorough spring cleaning?

posted Mar 22, 2016 in In the Spotlight

Spring is here. That means it's time for spring cleaning. MHL wants to help. We won’t do the work for you, but we’ll give you some great tips and book suggestions to help you get motivated or help you procrastinate.

Our 5 favorite tips:

Toss (or donate) as much as you can...

Boston Consumers' Checkbook

posted Mar 2, 2016 in In the Spotlight

Are you looking for a service company or health care provider you can trust? Boston Consumers' Checkbook is a non-profit, online resource provided by Memorial Hall Library, that offers ratings of local car dealerships, plumbers, elderly care facilities, banks, veterinarians, doctors, dentists,...

Hamilton obsessed? Here's more to watch and read

posted Feb 16, 2016 in In the Spotlight

Are you caught up in the Hamilton hullabaloo? If you don't know what I'm talking about it's a smash musical about yes, Alexander Hamilton, otherwise known as the guy on the $10 bill. If you caught the Grammys the other night you saw the opening number of Lin Manuel-Miranda's musical about the...