Memorial Hall Library
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Imajine That. You asked and we delivered!
posted Jun 24, 2016 in What's Happening
The library has a new pass to Imajine That Museum in Lawrence, courtesy of the Friends of MHL. The unique 12,000 square foot play space includes a child sized Whole Foods® grocery store, a HUGE dinosaur climbing structure, Between the Lions® literacy area, Peep and the Big Wide World® Science...
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World Champion rower Ellen Minzner comes to MHL.
posted Jun 22, 2016 in What's Happening
On Monday, June 27 at 7pm, World Champion rower, US Paralympic coach, and Lawrence native, Ellen Minzner...
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Learn how to save the seeds from your favorite flowers and vegetables.
posted Jun 22, 2016 in What's Happening
It may not seem like the time to think about next spring’s seeds, but if a particular vegetable, herb, or flower has done well this year, try saving your own seeds! On Thursday, June 23 at 7pm, Jen Valentine of Valentine & Sons Seed Company will share the best ways to save seeds. Detailed...
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Andover Reads meets the MHL Monday Movie.
posted Jun 16, 2016 in What's Happening
Andover Reads presents the feature film Race on Monday, June 20 at 6:30pm. It chronicles Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history, which thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Stars Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis...
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Kindness meditation flags at the library
posted Jun 3, 2016 in What's Happening
Have you seen all those flags planted in front of the library? They're part of The Loving Kindness Project at Wood Hill Middle School. Next time you're in, have a look! They'll be here for the next week.
A statement from the Wood Hill Middle School:
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Dr. Peter Grinspoon discusses his memoir of addiction, Free Refills.
posted Jun 2, 2016 in What's Happening
On Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm, Dr. Peter Grinspoon will discuss his memoir, Free Refills, which recounts the dark days of his secret addiction to prescription drugs. He is proudly nine years clean and works at an inner city clinic in Boston. Copies of his book will be available, courtesy...
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Have you always wanted to learn how to row? Here's your chance!
posted Jun 2, 2016 in What's Happening
On Saturday, June 11, the Friends of MHL and the Essex Rowing Club are partnering to offer two workshops at the Essex Rowing Clubhouse, 656 Lowell Street in Methuen. Learn how to crew like the “Boys in the Boat!” Get a feel for rowing on the rowing machines, then head outside and learn about...
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Andover Reads presents the athlete in art through the ages.
posted Jun 2, 2016 in What's Happening
Olympians in ancient Greece embodied the ideals of physical strength and moral virtue, and served as the perfect subject for sculptors to capture in both marble and bronze. On Thursday, June 16 at 7pm in Memorial Hall, Addison Gallery Curatorial Assistant, Kelley Tialiou, will explore artists'...
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Learn to row at the Essex Rowing Club!
posted May 26, 2016 in What's Happening
Have you ever wanted to learn to row? Now's your chance! Sign up for one of the two rowing workshops we're offering on Saturday, June 11 at the Essex Rowing Club, 656 Lowell Street in Methuen....
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Teen Filmmakers! Submit Your Films!
posted May 25, 2016 in What's Happening
The Teen Phone Film Fest is on June 4th, which is just around the corner. Get those last minute edits in, upload your short film to Vimeo or YouTube (or something else! Your choice!), and send the link to ya@mhl. Oh, and in case you're more of a picture person, we'...
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