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In the Spotlight

Game of Thrones is ending! Here's what to read next!

posted Apr 19, 2019 in In the Spotlight

The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones premiered this week and there's only a handful of episodes left to answer all of our questions! Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Who will survive? Why wouldn't the showrunners include Lady Stoneheart, this librarian's favorite character, in the show...

How Well Do You Know MHL?

posted Apr 10, 2019 in In the Spotlight

In honor of National Library Week, we've put together a fun quiz to test your knowledge of our favorite library, MHL. Click here to find out how well you know MHL!

We welcome our new Library Director.

posted Apr 8, 2019 in In the Spotlight

Barbara McNamara became Library Director on April 1st. She has worked at Memorial Hall Library for nearly 25 years, most recently as the Assistant Director for Circulation and Technical Services. She began her library career as a high school page in Seekonk, MA, her hometown, and...

Scams, Cons, and Other Year-Round April Fools

posted Apr 1, 2019 in In the Spotlight

This April 1st, brace yourself for the onslaught of pranks by reading up on some famous scammers and con artists! Whether you're a true crime aficionado or just looking to make sure you don't get scammed yourself, there are plenty of great books to check out. Don't worry, you can trust us...we'...

We bid farewell to Library Director, Beth Mazin.

posted Mar 27, 2019 in In the Spotlight

After 32 years at Memorial Hall Library, Beth is saying goodbye to her beloved library and patrons. She has overseen lots of growth and change at MHL, and we are grateful for her years of service and for leading the charge to create a welcoming community space for everyone. From the patio to the...

March Madness

posted Mar 27, 2019 in In the Spotlight

Do you have your bracket set for NCAA's March Madness? These titles in our fiction and nonfiction divisions may not help you pick the winning team, but we think you will enjoy reading them!

If you'd like more basketball books or would like to put one of these titles on hold, please...