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December 2022 Puzzle: Familiar magazines

This crossword features some magazines that have been around for decades. MHL has print subscriptions to all of them,* but you can also read recent issues online by visiting https://mvlc.overdrive.com/library/magazines or by using the...

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Delicious Reads

Delicious Reads

Around this time of year, you might feel pressured to do a lot of cooking. Maybe you're tired of cooking? Maybe you want to go to a restaurant? Or...maybe read books set in fictional restaurants? If that's the case, we've got you covered with these delicious reads. 

Books For Fans of The Crown

Books For Fans Of The Crown

Netflix has recently added season 5 of The Crown, its popular show based on the British royals. If that's got you wanting to learn more about the messy lives of the Windsors, MHL has got you covered. (If you want to watch the latest season of The Crown but don't have Netflix--you can borrow MHL'...

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November 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku

With this month's Sudoku we'd like to share something we think is oddly interesting: Sudoku is played with the numbers 1 through 9. Almost half of these (2, 3, 5 and 7) are prime numbers, but only one of them (2) is even. Indeed, 2 is the only prime number that is even—all the others...

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Go Beyond the Green Beans

Go Beyond The Green Beans

Are you planning a big meal for Thanksgiving, or maybe Friendsgiving? You probably have some ideas for the main course (perhaps, just guessing, turkey), but maybe you want a fresh side or two? These cookbooks of salads, casseroles, and other dishes might give you some ideas. (For a balanced meal...

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November is Native American Heritage Month

November Is Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here are some great recent books by indigenous authors. You might also be interested in this list of books about indigenous history.

Election Day is 11/8

Election Day is 11/8

This year, Election Day is Tuesday, 11/8. If you're eligible to vote, make sure to make a plan to vote! If you live in Andover, here's information on where and when you can vote on Election Day:

Polling hours are...

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Teen's Top Ten 2022

Teens' Top Ten 2022

Each year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has teens around the country vote on their favorite books to compile the year's Teens' Top Ten list. Here are this year's choices!

November 2022 Puzzle: Literary Feast Redux

Just like the Literary Feast crossword we put out last year, this month's puzzle features the names of famous authors. If you have ever wondered who else writes like a favorite author of yours, check out the "Read-alikes"...

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2022 National Book Award Finalists

2022 National Book Award Finalists

The 2022 National Book Award Finalists were recently announced. Think you'll have time to read all 25 finalists before the winners are announced on November 16th?

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