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Bring the House Down by Charlotte Runcie

This debut novel by Charlotte Runcie is a smart and witty look at the world of the arts, art criticism, and viral fame that also touches on the challenges of finding balance between private and professional life. Set during the Edinburgh Fringe Arts Festival, the story starts when Alex Lyons, a well-known and notoriously harsh […]

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Special Collections Saturday Hours

The Special Collections team is happy to continue open hours on one Saturday per month! We are open September 20th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Researchers are welcome to drop in during this time without an appointment, though we recommend calling ahead if you are traveling a distance to visit. Please join us and get a […]

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Senter Digital Archive Issues – RESOLVED

UPDATE: Issues resolved! Please let us know if you are experiencing any issues while using the Senter Digital Archive. Our vendor updated the Senter Digital Archive website on September 3, 2025, which temporarily caused issues with display, access, and overall functionality. We believe all issues have been resolved; please alert us to any problems while […]

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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month This September!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Haverhill Public Library is inviting the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering the magic of the library, there’s never been a better time to get your library card — your passport to a world of knowledge, entertainment, and opportunity. This […]

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September Adult Events at HPL

9/2 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School Join us in watching some classics celebrating getting back to school. Today is Footloose (1984) starring Kevin Bacon and Chris Penn.   No registration required. 9/2 | 6-7 PM | Chess Club Are you looking to challenge someone in a game of Chess? Drop by our monthly […]

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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab follows the lives of three women over the span of centuries. Our story starts in Spain 1532 with Maria. Maria is a wild, free spirit who is forced into an arranged marriage with an older Viscount. She is miserable. Trapped in a house, often alone, […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Gale: Nursing and Allied Health Collection

Whether you are a student in a nursing or health program or already working in the field, check out Gale: Nursing and Allied Health Collection! You’ll gain access to information on patient management, specialized care, treatment, and much more! This ad-free database is updated daily to provide current information through magazines, newspapers, academic journals, full-text […]

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September Tech Class: Excel Basics

Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store, organize and modify data. In this class, you will learn the basics of Excel, including inserting text, basic formulas, AutoFill and more, by creating a personal budget. Two classes will be offered and held in our second-floor computer lab, one on Tuesday September 9th from 6-7:30 PM and […]

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At-Home Preservation Series: #4

As a quick recap from the last post, we are discussing preservation measures to counter issues in our home environment, including: We covered the first two bullet points in previous posts; in this post we are discussing pests and mold – which are not so cute in practice as the fellow in the cover image! Various […]

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Now accepting scholarship applications

We are now accepting applications for our Trustee Scholarship Page Program. This scholarship is available to high school juniors who reside in Haverhill. Full details and requirements can be found here. Student testimonials: While volunteering, I saw people of all ages playing games, socializing, reading, studying, and utilizing programs such as community outreach, movie night, […]