The summer has come to a close and school has started up again. With that, brings the end of our summer reading challenge and it’s time to go over all the stats! All in all we had 109 participants. We had a wide range of ages take part in the challenge, but by far the […]
A super fun event is coming to the library tomorrow, Saturday, May 18th! In collaboration between Historic New England Center for Preservation and Collections, Ruth’s House and the Haverhill Public Library, we present story time with author Josh Funk. Josh will read from his award-winning Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series. Story times are […]
In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever―and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far […]
In this psychological thriller, ex-convict Millie is trying to start fresh after recently being released from jail. Desperate to find work, she is relieved when she is offered a job as a live-in maid and nanny for a wealthy family. The longer she stays, the weirder the family seems. The mother has angry and verbally […]
Looking to practice your reading skills and relax? Register for one of our therapy dog visits! Starting in March, we have had two new therapy dogs coming to the library! Kona, a golden retriever, and Hazel Mai, a mixed breed. They’re joining Finn, another golden retriever, as part of our therapy dog programming. All three […]
If you’re looking for a book to captivate and change your view of the world, look no further. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, seamlessly blends scientific knowledge and indigenous teachings together. She embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these […]
Starting in April, join our teen volunteers in the afternoons Monday to Thursday for reading help! Come sit and read with a high school tutor for 30 minutes between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. These tutoring sessions are recommended for children in grades 3 through 6. Registration is required. You can sign up on our events […]
As many of you are aware, our library experienced some flooding recently and is currently being repaired. As such, we are only open for limited services at the moment. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates, and call us with any questions! While we can’t do in-person programming at the […]
Has your child wanted to start the Harry Potter series but hasn’t gotten around to it yet? Or, are they a mega-fan who has read the series multiple times? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, then they should join Megan in reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling […]
Did you know the children’s biography section is filled with many different picture book biographies? Well it is! Maybe you want to learn about a famous singer like Aretha Franklin or royalty like Queen Elizabeth. Maybe you want to learn about Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and her journey to the Supreme Court or the scientist, […]
