01 Nov Staff Reads: Chance- Escape from the Holocaust
The true story of author and illustrator Uri Shulevitz’s childhood, Chance: Escape from the Holocaust is a fascinating autobiographical look into what it was like...
books for youth Tag
26 Sep Staff Reads: Front Desk
Front Desk, the award-winning first book in Kelly Yang’s series by the same name, is the story of ten-year-old Mia Tang, whose family immigrated to...
06 Sep Reading a Book For Every Country
Last year, I saw a post about book lovers who try to read at least one book written by an author from each and every...
29 Jul Staff Reads: Summer Picks
This summer at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, we asked our staff to share the books they’re currently reading so we could pass along some of...
14 Apr Staff Reads: The Last Mapmaker
The Last Mapmaker, a 2023 Newbery Honor Book, is a middle-grade fantasy book full of high-seas adventure and unforgettable characters. It’s set in the Thai-inspired...
02 Feb Dog Man Party Time!
Are you ready for a Supa Awesome Dog Man Party? Let's celebrate this crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! Join us...
28 Jan Staff Reads: Can You Believe It?
Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts is a wonderful resource for teaching children the basics of media literacy....
01 Feb Staff Reads: Freedom Over Me
A poignant and powerful piece of fiction, this beautifully illustrated book brings to life the Fairchilds Appraisement of Estate from July 5, 1828. This historical document contained...
19 Nov Advancing Racial Equity Grant Awarded to HMMPL
In August, the Library was awarded a grant from Indiana Humanities to boost sections of our collection focused on the topic of racial equity. The...