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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 6

In episode six of MHL's Shelf Help podcast, reference librarians Justin Termini and Stephanie Smith and assistant head of circulation Gerry Deyermond cover chapters 28-32 (the final chapters) of Susan Orlean's The Library Book, Andover's current community read title. Topics include the difficulty of investigating arson, bookmobiles, the Library of Things and unusual library collections, and more.

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 5

In episode five of MHL's Shelf Help podcast, reference librarians Justin Termini and Stephanie Smith cover chapters 22-7 of Susan Orlean's The Library Book, Andover's current community read title. Topics in this episode include reference services, computers in the library, security in the library, and Harry Peak.

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Virtual Field Trip: Artifacts from the Public Health Museum: The Stories They Tell From Our Past History of Disease

Are you a history buff44 interested in all things medical44 curious about public health initiatives or diseases long before COVID19 Well take a virtual walk through the museum and learn how selected artifacts from the museums collection played a significant role to treat and mitigate disease before the discovery of vaccinations and antibiotics10101010ThePublic Health Museumis an independent…

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May Monday Mindfulness & Medtation Series

Find a quiet44 comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher44 Lauren Masse in this Zoom webinar Practice clearing your mind44 being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30minute class Learn how to practice daily mindfulness and calm your mind and body This week Lauren leads a mindfulness meditation10101010This series is hosted by Memorial…

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Courageous Conversations: Parole 101: The Massachusetts Parole System & Why It Needs to Change

An event designed to raise awareness about parole and change hearts and minds about the importancedifficulties of parole in Massachusetts Panelists include formerly incarcerated speakers44 Isaiah Dotson and Jonathan Best44 Representative Liz Miranda who has filed several parole bills for 20212244 Attorney Patty Garin44 one of the foremost parole experts in Massachusetts44 and moderator Jean Trounstine44 professor44…

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May Monday Mindfulness & Meditation Series

Find a quiet44 comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher44 Lauren Masse in this Zoom webinar Practice clearing your mind44 being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30minute class Learn how to practice daily mindfulness and calm your mind and body This week Lauren leads a movement meditation10101010This series is hosted by Memorial…

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Hikes Through History with Alison O’Leary

Have you ever wandered through the woods and wondered who had been there before you In Massachusetts44 many parks and trails have been carved out of historical sites Author Alison OLeary44 an awardwinning journalist and coauthor of the Appalachian Mountain Clubs new guide Best Day Hikes Near Boston44 will share her favorites through this hourlong program Using…

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Virtual Gallery Talk: The Addison at 90: A Conversation with William C. Agee

Renowned art historian and Phillips Academy alumnus William Agee (PA 1955) discusses masterworks from the Addison’s collection, their art historical significance, and their personal impact on him as a student at Andover. This program is a collaboration of Memorial Hall Library and the Addison Gallery of American Art on the campus of Phillips Academy.

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Andover WECAN Beyond the Bin: Trash – Can We Do Better?

This series is presented in partnership with Andover WECAN and Memorial Hall Library Find a page of recycling resources at httpsmhlorgbeyondbinrecyclingresources10101010In our first two webinars we focused on recycling and composting Whats left The rest of your trash Learn how you personally and how we as a society can reduce our trash Expand what you can do…

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