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October Displays Around the Library

Halloween (non-fiction) Reads! With our non-fiction display you will discover Ghost Towns of New England, Modern Magic, UFOs and more! Queer Horror in Fiction You’ll scream in the spooky season with these stories of LGBTQIA+ horror from authors all over the spectrum. Terror in Paperback Get scared with these paperbacks on display! Here you will […]

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The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman

The Sunflower Boys follows narrator Artem, a 12-year-old boy from Chernihiv, Ukraine. In the early part of the book, Artem wrestles with his feelings for his friend and classmate, Viktor, and how his family would respond if they ever found out. Artem’s world is torn apart when Russia invades Ukraine, and he and his younger […]

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October Tech Class: Intro to AI

What is AI? Join us to learn the basics of AI. After this tech class, you’ll be able to:  Registration is required. Visit our Events calendar to choose a class, or call 978-373-1586 x608. Please only register for and attend one session. Register here for Wednesday, October 7 at 6 PM Register here for Friday, October 23 […]

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Adult Programming Feedback Form

Thank you for attending one of our programs for adults at the Haverhill Public Library! Please share your feedback so we can continue to improve our programs. If you would like to recommend a program for us to offer, please complete the Adult Program/Speaker Suggestions form instead.

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October Adult Events at HPL

10/2 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun Due to the renovation, Friday Flicks in the Auditorium is paused until further notice! Instead, join us for Friday Fun in the Milhendler Room! Same time (10 AM – 12 PM), but different activities! Drop in weekly for crafts, games, and other fun activities for adults with […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Gale Academic OneFile

Looking for a one-stop shop for scholarly articles and more as you work on your next research project? Try Gale Academic OneFile, which is free to HPL cardholders, with access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Academic OneFile includes more than 140 million (yes, million) articles from thousands of scholarly journals and other […]

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Exit 8

If you enjoyed Backrooms (2026) and are seeking another unsettling horror film, try Exit 8! Exit 8 the film is based on a 2023 first-person videogame of the same name by Kotake Create. This Japanese movie follows the main character as he tries to find his exit at a subway station.  But to his alarm, […]

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September Displays Around the Library

Check out a book from one of our displays this September! Our nonfiction book display is dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Our fiction display highlights books with sports themes. Check out our Staff Picks board for staff recommendations, too! Nonfiction: Hispanic Heritage Month Fiction: Reading is My […]

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Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist

Many know Lin-Manuel Miranda as the creator of the hit musical, Hamilton. He has gone on to create several hit musicals and movies. He is beloved by many and has stroke of genius. He was just inducted into the D23 Hall of Fame for Disney. Daniel Pollack- Pelzner dives into Miranda’s early life. Readers get […]

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September Booklist: Labor Day 2026

This Labor Day, learn more about the challenges, struggles, and achievements of workers through history. What’s the history of the labor movement? How do we have weekends, and child labor laws? Let’s find out! You can access this and other library-curated booklists on our Booklists page.