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Daunting Movies and Haunting Reads Booklist

This month we are featuring a booklist of scary movies to watch and spooky books to enjoy! Looking for something new? We have many booklists to spark your interest! “Hereditary” directed by Ari Aster Watch the psychological supernatural horror film Hereditary, about a grieving family who is haunted by a tragic and disturbing occurrence. Then […]

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September is Update Your Resume Month

Has updating your resume been on your to-do list? Take the time this month to make any necessary changes and add your latest skills and achievements! With your Haverhill Public Library card, you can access electronic databases that provide templates and tips to help spruce up your resume. And with JobNow by BrainFuse you can talk to […]

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Freegal Music

With Freegal Music HPL cardholders can enjoy unlimited ad-free access to over one million albums spanning 200 genres. Plan to discover new favorites among the 200,000 new songs added to the service each month. There are 18 million songs from over 93,000 music labels from over 100 countries! You can listen to today’s top hits […]

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Happy 4th with Help from A-to-Z World Food!

This year, let A to Z World Food help you plan your 4th of July! With recipes for hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers it’s sure to get your started! You can stick to the basics or try a Chicago-Style or Seattle-Style hot dog. They have your grilling needs covered with a variety of BBQ […]

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Haverhill Reads 2023: Andre Dubus III

Every year the Haverhill Public Library picks one book for a community-wide read. This year Andre Dubus III returns to the library to discuss his 2018 novel, Gone So Long. The author last visited the library in 2011 to discuss his autobiography Townie written about his teenage years growing up in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Sign up […]

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Database Highlight: Brainfuse VetNow

VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs. It includes help updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. VetNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand […]

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Beanstack Challenges for All Ages

Adult Challenges Featured 2024 Challenges Every year, the Massachusetts Center for the Book challenges residents all across the state to engage in reading that stretches their interests and knowledge. This year, for the first time, Haverhill Public Library is participating in the 2024 Reading Challenge. Each month features a different reading prompt to help you […]

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Peterson’s Career Prep

Build career confidence…and a resume! Entering the workforce? Thinking of a career switch?Assess your skills and get personalized career recommendations with Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep! Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether you are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. This resource offers […]

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Haverhill Public Library Fine-tunes Renovation Plans

Second Public Meeting Scheduled Oct. 26 Energized by an initial public meeting held this past summer, the Haverhill Public Library is taking the next step in gathering feedback for the library’s expansion, renovation and modernization. At a second public meeting to be held Oct. 26, library patrons and the general public will have the opportunity […]

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Gale Business: Plan Builder

Starting and running a business is hard work, and the odds of success aren’t always favorable. About half of all new businesses survive their first five years, and only a third make it to ten years or more, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Boston Public Library offers a resource that can help […]