The term “digital divide” refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to their use of the Internet for a wide variety of activities. Glossary of Statistical Terms The digital divide can also include […]
Whether you’re writing a research paper or are looking for support resources for your debate team, Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints helps students and researchers gather talking points and new perspectives for their arguments. This multi-platform, mobile friendly tool offers dedicated portals on topics ranging from Espionage and Intelligence to Zoos and Aquariums. Portal pages […]
Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation, and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers […]
In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, we’ve put together photos and clippings from our archives to highlight this special occasion throughout Haverhill’s history. Enjoy this trip down memory lane and be sure to explore our Senter Digital Archive for more historic photos and information. Photographs from the 2002 Memorial Day Parade at Linwood Cemetery. […]
The Authoritative Automotive Repair Guide Get your car ready for nice weather road trips with ChiltonLibrary! This resource provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. All free with your HPL card! Chilton Library provides up to date information and resources on: Step-by-step service and […]
Not until the formation of the Haverhill Equal Suffrage League in May 1914 did the city have a strong impact in the fight for women’s suffrage. Formed with Mary Brinton Briggs as president, and other prominent well-educated women of the city as its members, these women wrote the constitution and by-laws. They also chose to include a […]
Sidney Mason was the first African American firefighter in Haverhill. He was born in Virginia to enslaved parents, Charles and Delia Mason, and came to Bradford around 1871. He served as a police officer and appointed to the permanent staff of the fire department when the town of Bradford was annexed to the city of […]
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Financial wellness is usually defined as feeling secure when it comes to your money – both in the short and long-term. The resources below will help lead you to that path. Click each image to head to the site! Budgeting Worksheets Budget Calculator: An easy-to-use monthly budget calculator from Clearpoint, a division of Money Management […]
Learning a new language isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding in what you’ll discover along the way! Language learning supports academic achievement, improved reading abilities, and positive attitudes towards other cultures. Get started with Mango Languages, a great resource free to use with your Haverhill Public Library card! Mango has 70+ World Languages to learn, 20+ ESL […]