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Graphic Novels in Libraries Month

Starting in 2019, every July the American Library Association and Booklist magazine celebrate graphic novels in libraries! Graphic novels are a very popular format and can be found in almost any genre. We have LOTS of graphic novels for all ages here at the library, and your librarians love to read them too! Check out […]

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Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir’s (The Martian) third book, starts with Ryland Grace waking up from a coma. He doesn’t know who he is or that he’s even in a space shuttle. He does know that he is utterly alone – his crewmates are dead in their beds. As his memories start to come back […]

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Go for Gold! 2020 Olympics

It’s almost time for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo! The games will run from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Check out these books below about historic Olympics events as well as memoirs and biographies from former Olympians! Click on the covers below to request that title from our catalog!

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Loki Love

Have you been watching the new Loki show? Just love him from the Marvel movies? Check out these titles below for more Loki, including non-Marvel iterations! Click on the book covers below to request them from our catalog! Loki Centric Marvel titles Loki appearances Non-Marvel titles

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Fox Canvas Paintings with Pop Up Art School

July 15 at 2pmAges 11-18 Paint along with Pop up Art School to create a colorful fox painting. The instructor takes you through the process step-by-step, so you’ll end the class with something you’ll be proud to hang in your home, or give as a gift! Kits will be available to pick up at the […]

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Teen Pride Picnic

June 21st at 3pm Teens ages 11-18 can celebrate Pride with a picnic on the library lawn! We’ll enjoy snacks, chat about LGBTQ books, and play some games! Contact Teen Services Librarian, Rachel, at 978-373-1586 x650 or rgagnon@haverhillpl.org with any questions.

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Caribbean-American Heritage Month

The month of June has been recognized as Caribbean-American Heritage Month since President George W. Bush made the proclamation in 2006. Ever since, each year the President makes a proclamation declaring June as Caribbean-American Heritage month. You can read President Biden’s proclamation here. Visit this site to learn more about this celebration and Caribbean Heritage. […]

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Pride: Resources for Teens

Pride is a time to celebrate, but it might also be a difficult time for teens and young adults that are struggling with acceptance, figuring out their identity, or are not out yet. Listed below are some helpful websites and book titles. Websites: Nonfiction Books Click on the images to request the title through our […]

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Pride Bingo

Wednesday, June 16 at 3:30 via Zoom Celebrate PRIDE by playing some BINGO! We’ll play over Zoom and there will be prizes for winners! Register to be sent the Zoom link and Bingo card. If you cannot print the Bingo card at home please email rgagnon@haverhillpl.org and the Teen Librarian will print one for you […]