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The Finest Hours

The MHL Thursday Movie.

The Finest Hours will be shown on Thursday, December 8 at 6:30pm. In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid...

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coloring

Need some holiday stress relief? Come color with us!

On Thursday, December 1 at 7pm, trained art therapist, Fernanda Lopez will lead a coloring workshop. Space is limited, so register online today! Her visit is...

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Marilyn Okonow

Jewish Genealogy uncovered.

On Wednesday, December 7 at 7pm, Marilyn Okonow will share how to start finding your ancestors without leaving home, using websites and local resources. Discover how to organize your data, and how to build your family tree! She is the Outreach Coordinator for the Jewish Genealogical Society of...

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Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke

Andover author Ellen Alden will share her first novel.

On Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm, first time author Ellen Alden will share her novel, Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke, based on Civil War era letters she discovered in her family's attic. RSVP...

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Silhouette

Silhouette portraits make great gifts.

On Saturday, December 3rd from 9am-3pm, artist Jean Comerford will be creating hand-cut silhouettes at the library. The schedule is full. This popular annual event is a fundraiser for the Friends of MHL.

Milliner Head Group

Join us for a special tour of the Addison Gallery of American Art.

The tour is full, but the museum is now open until 9pm on Wednesdays, so we hope you'll plan to visit this local cultural treasure. This program is a collaboration of Memorial Hall Library and the Addison Gallery of American Art.

computer security

How secure is your computer? Are you sure?

Come to a hands-on class with staff librarian,Theo Kontos, who'll share tips on protecting your computer from viruses and creating effective passwords. It meets in Friends Alcove 2 on the Ground Level at 10am on Tuesday, November 15. Register...

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TMC

Are you looking for a preschool?

On Thursday, November 10, come to The Mother Connection's 19th Annual Preschool Fair in Memorial Hall. It runs from 5:30 to 7:30pm. They've invited over 30 area preschools for one stop shopping. Pick up a preschool booklet and enter to win a door prize. A collaboration of Memorial Hall Library...

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Judy Lucey

Are you 'stuck' in your Irish research?

On Tuesday, November 15 at 7pm, Judy Lucey, an Archivist at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, will discuss some of the common pitfalls and problems in Irish research, and will share strategies and resources to help you chip away at your brick wall. RSVP...

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Garlic floral arrangement

Betsy Williams will help you get ready for the November and December holidays.

On Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm, we welcome back floral designer Betsy Williams, to demonstrate how to use fresh fruits, vegetables, woody herbs, and locally sourced evergreens for holiday decorating. One arrangement will be given as a door prize. RSVP...

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