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“Circe” by Madeline Miller

If you are a fan of Greek Mythology, sweeping stories told in lush, descriptive language, and great character arcs then this is the book for you. While this review is perhaps a few years late, for anyone who was hesitant to read this book due to all of the hype during its release, let me […]

Trustees Minutes

June 17, 2021

Haverhill Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of June 17, 2021 The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 via Zoom or in the auditorium. In attendance were Trustees Bresnahan, Klueber, Rurak, Sheehan, and Veasy-Sirois.  Also in attendance was […]

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Pride Month Streaming on Kanopy

Kanopy is a streaming service with thoughtful entertainment right to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials! Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library card and start watching today! This month is Pride, and we have selected some of our […]

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“I Used to Have a Plan (but life had other ideas)” by Alessandra Olanow

Lying face down on the floor. Hiding behind a potted plant. Floating, detached, in space. If you have ever found yourself in one of these situations — literally or figuratively — you are not alone. Artist Alessandra Olanow depicts these feelings in minimal pen and ink illustrations interspersed with spare text. I Used to Have […]

Trustees Minutes

May 20, 2021

Haverhill Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of May 20, 2021 The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 via Zoom or in the auditorium. In attendance were Trustees Bresnahan, Coletti, Klueber, Rurak, Sheehan, and Veasy-Sirois.  Also in attendance […]

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“There Must be More Than That!” by Shinsuke Yoshitake

A young girl becomes upset when her older brother tells her the future is doomed. Where did he get this idea? From a pessimistic grown-up, of course. Depressed about the inevitable plagues and wars that will doom our future, the young girl consults her grandma, who imparts an important truth: “Grown-ups act like they can […]

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“Miss Sherlock” TV Series

This modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes detective stories features a female-led cast that’s packed with as much adventure as the original stories. Set in Tokyo, Japan, the story follows Sara “Sherlock” Futaba and Dr. Wato Tachibana’s chance meeting after the murder of Wato’s close friend and teacher. As their friendship and […]

Trustees Minutes

April 15, 2021

Haverhill Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of April 15, 2021 The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 via Zoom or in the auditorium. In attendance were Trustees Bresnahan, Coletti, Klueber, Rurak, Sheehan, and Veasy-Sirois.  Also in attendance […]

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Spring into Gardening

The arrival of spring means yard work and outdoor projects to start. Gardening, whether its indoors or outdoors, leaves your space feeling fresh and colorful. Check out some of beginner gardening tips from Miracle-Gro, if you’re new to gardening. Not sure which plants to begin with? Try planting some Massachusetts-native flowers! According to the Mass […]

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AAA Traffic Safety with Buster and Otto

Tuesday April 6 @ 10 a.m. on Zoom Beep beep! Join “Otto,” a talking robotic car who teaches students key safety rules and “Buster,” the teaching bus who loves to teach preschoolers and early-elementary students about traffic safety! This program brought to us by AAA. No registration required! To join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84032071697?pwd=alljK2U4a2xHN25QNUxTazc4dkkvUT09 Meeting ID: 840 […]