January 25th at 4pm Do you struggle with your mental health or know someone who does? Hear from peer mentors who went through similar problems and learn how they coped and found help. These stories detail The NAN Project’s Peer Mentors’ struggles with mental illness and other issues facing young people, but more importantly, discuss […]
This classic of holiday fantasy by the one and only Sir Terry Pratchett, like most of the Discworld novels, turns the tropes and events of our world just a little sideways–often with the effect that we can see it all a bit more clearly. And he does it, of course, with his trademark wit and […]
Every year, the Massachusetts Center for the Book challenges residents all across the state and of all ages to engage in reading that stretches their interests and knowledge. This year, for the first time, Haverhill Public Library is participating in their 2024 Reading Challenge.
We are pleased to announce that Special Collections will be expanding hours in 2024! We are also bringing back our evening hours for those who are not able to visit us during the day. Beginning January 2, 2024, Special Collections hours are as follows: Mondays: 10 AM to 3 PM Tuesdays: 10 AM to 3 PM Wednesdays: 10 […]
Sketchtasy follows narrator Alexa and her friends through life in mid-1990s Boston. They party, go to clubs, dance, meet people, and try to experience the pleasures of life, while, as queer people, also facing homophobia and living through the height of the AIDS crisis. Sycamore’s writing is gripping: while reading, I felt as if I […]
The Christmas holiday is almost here! Check out this month’s booklist that’s in the spirit of Christmas with some Rom-Com genre thrown in! Visit our adult Booklist page to see other interesting booklists put together by our teem of librarians!
Has your child wanted to start the Harry Potter series but hasn’t gotten around to it yet? Or, are they a mega-fan who has read the series multiple times? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, then they should join Megan in reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling […]
Have you ever looked at our Special Collections website – or perhaps noticed the Special Collections link on our homepage – and wondered what we’re all about? What makes Special Collections so special after all? The Special Collections & Archives Department is happy to answer your questions! Materials collected and preserved by our department are […]
Mallory Greenleaf walked away from chess for good at the age of 14 after it destroyed her family. Now, four years later, she finds herself begrudgingly agreeing to compete in a charity tournament with her best friend. She also happens to beat the current World Champion, Nolan Sawyer, at said tournament and shocks everyone. She’s […]
This month, for the holiday season, we are featuring craft and recipe books to ignite your festive side! Featured below are just a few books you will find on display on the first floor. To place a hold, follow the hyperlinked title or image of book, or give the reference desk a call at 978-373-1586 […]
