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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 8

Join Clare Curran44 Assistant Director for Collection Development and Technical Services44 and reference and cataloging librarian Stephanie Smith as they discuss summer reading for adults44 with a focus on some of the books they are most excited to read or to recommend this summer A full list of the books discussedplus some there werent time to…

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Monday May 24 Mindfulness & Meditation

Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher, Lauren Masse in this Zoom webinar. Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30-minute class. Learn how to practice daily mindfulness and calm your mind and body. This week Lauren will lead guided visualization meditations.

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 7

In episode seven of MHL's Shelf Help podcast, teen services librarian Renata Sancken and reference librarian Stephanie Smith discuss a variety of read-alikes for The Library Book by Susan Orlean. A full list of titles discussed (plus some that weren't discussed) is available here: mhl.org/what-read-after-library-book

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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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