I’m not going to lie, I haven’t yet finished “Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968.” Even so, only 50 pages in, it’s one of those books you can’t wait to jump back into when you have a break from the daily grind. This book tells the story of the creation of “Astral Weeks” by […]
Check out these adult events happening in January! 1/2 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at Haverhill Public Library! Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All […]
Discover how YOU can search the library’s catalog! Join us to learn how to search for items, place holds, monitor your checkouts, & access the catalog from the library or home! There are two sessions to choose from; please only register for one: Register here for the January Tech Class on January 8. Register here […]
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe centers on narrator Aristotle (Ari), a fifteen-year-old in El Paso, Texas, particularly his friendship with another boy, Dante. In this coming-of-age story, Sáenz expertly explores the tension and confusion that are central to the adolescent experience as well as the challenges that come with navigating same-sex […]
Did you know that you can access articles from The New York Times using just your Haverhill Public Library card? Gale’s New York Times Article Archive provides access to full-text articles dating back to 1985, with indexing dating back to 1965. In addition to basic and advanced search options, the database includes a topic finder, […]
It’s the holiday season once again, and that means it’s time to tell the story of the jolly red-clad gift-giver himself, Santa Claus! Set in the old town of Sombertown, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” gives us a peak at ol’ Kris Kringle’s humble beginnings. A humble toymaker and his family work to bring […]
What books (etc.) old or new did HPL staff love this year?? Find out below! You can also access all staff booklists to see more recommendations.
Evelyne Redfern, a clever and independent young woman living in 1940s London, is just trying to get through the air raids and do her part for the war effort by working in Churchill’s War Rooms as a typist. But when there is a murder and the investigators seem to be chasing the wrong suspects, she […]
This December, check out a book from one of our displays! We have three displays for adults on the first floor. Stop by and see what’s available! Nonfiction: Tune In To a Good Book! Tune in to a good book this month by checking out a book from our nonfiction display! All titles are about […]
This month HPL will teach you all about Gmail! During this course you will learn how to send and receive email, navigate your inbox, and practice downloading and attaching files. And don’t worry, if you do not have an email, we will create a Gmail account before the class. To sign up, call the reference […]
