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November Adult Craft: Make Your Own Velvet Pumpkin!

Session 1: Friday, November 15 at 2:00pm Session 2: Saturday, November 23 at 2:00pm Make a velvet pumpkin! All supplies will be provided. This program will have two sessions: Friday, November 15 from 2:00pm-3:00pm, and Saturday, November 23 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Please register for just one session. These sessions are for adults, and will be led […]

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Join Us for Internet Basics!

Session I: Wednesday, 10/9 | 2-3pm | Session II: Wednesday, 10/16 | 2-3pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]

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Gale in Context: U.S. History

Looking for reliable resources to help provide context for the events, people, movements and more that make up the history of the United States? Try Gale in Context: U.S. History! This resource provides curated content on various topics within U.S. history, and brings together scholarly articles, news sources, images, and more to make identifying and […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

September 15 to October 15 of each year marks National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes nacional de la herencia hispana), and is a time to celebrate the achievements and stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Stop by the nonfiction book display during September to check out an assortment of titles that highlight Hispanic and Latino American […]

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August Adult Craft: Make Your Own Fairy and Gnome House!

Session 1: Saturday, August 10 at 2:00pm Session 2: Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00pm Make a fairy and gnome house! All supplies will be provided. This program will have two sessions: Saturday, August 10 from 2:00pm-3:00pm, and Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Please register for just one session. These sessions are for adults, and will […]

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Melissa by Alex Gino

Melissa by Alex Gino is a delightful story that highlights the importance of being yourself. The big, bright letters spelling “be who you are” on the back cover suggest it, but the story inside makes it clear. The titular protagonist is a young transgender girl who navigates her gender alongside interactions with family, her best […]

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Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

In celebration of this year’s summer reading theme, Read, Renew, Repeat, we’re highlighting the Gale in Context: Environmental Studies database. This resource provides information and sources on a variety of issues relating to the environment and humans, in categories like global change, energy, populations, pollution, Earth systems, and more. All you need is your library […]

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The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground. Just the name conjures images of gritty New York City nights, avant-garde soundscapes, and lyrics that dared to push boundaries. If you’re a fan like me, you know their impact on rock and roll is undeniable. But even if you haven’t fully delved into their world, Todd Haynes’s 2021 documentary, simply titled […]

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Internet Basics at the Haverhill Public Library!

Session I: Thursday, 4/4 | 6-7pm | Session II: Thursday, 4/11 | 6-7pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]

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Try the Commonwealth Catalog!

Looking for a specific book, audiobook, movie, or CD, but can’t seem to find it in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium? Try the Commonwealth Catalog! This statewide catalog allows users to request physical materials from libraries across Massachusetts. There’s no extra cost for patrons – all you need is your HPL library card to place […]