Videos: Booktalks

101010This January the Childrens Staff is excited to launch the new Book of the Month for Picture Books and Kids Fiction Extra copies of these books will be available at the library andon our digital platforms LibbyOverdrive and Hoopla Here are Januarys picks10Winter sleep a hibernation story by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss Illustrated by Cinyee ChiuFollow…

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In this episode of Shelf Help, assistant head of circulation Gerry Deyermond and reference & cataloging librarian Stephanie Smith discuss the library's new memory kits, services for homebound patrons, and more.

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In episode 14 of Shelf Help44 reference librarian Justin Termini and reference cataloging librarian Stephanie Smith discuss MHLs collection of graphic novels for adults Hear about a variety of graphic novels available to borrow44 the history of the collection44 and ideas for people whove never read a graphic novel but might want to Hint theyre not…

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In this episode of MHL's Shelf Help, Teen Services & Reference Librarian Anna Tschetter and Cataloging & Reference Librarian Stephanie Smith discuss MHL's board game and jigsaw puzzle collection. Listen to find out the 10 most-borrowed board games, where to get board game suggestions, and more.

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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a reference librarian is like? Listen in as reference librarians Justin Termini and Stephanie Smith discuss a typical shift at the reference desk, from microfilm to Microsoft Office.

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Join Gerry Deyermond, Vicki Murphy, and Stephanie Smith as they discuss MHL's new craft area, the upcoming return of craft programs for adults, and Vicki & Gerry's new email for all questions craft-related (crafts@mhl.org). You can see photos of the new space, plus a list of some of their favorite craft books (all available at the library) here.

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Reference & local history librarian, Stephanie Aude, and reference & cataloging librarian, Stephanie Smith, discuss MHL's genealogy club, as well as the challenges of genealogical research on people whose neighborhoods were destroyed, either as part of urban renewal or as part of a government project, such as the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir.

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10Systems librarian Theo Kontos and cataloging reference librarian Stephanie Smith discuss technology in the library44 including the Makerspace44 with a focus on privacy and technology How does the library protect patron privacy What can each of us do when online to protect our data From password managers to twofactor authentication and beyond44 join us for this…

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Miss Kate shares some new fiction she's been reading!

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Miss Kate shares some new fiction she's been reading!

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