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The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Nina George takes readers on a journey to Jean Perdu’s Parisian bookshop. He discovers a letter from his long-lost love and is determined to find her. He meets a young character, Max Jordan, and gives him life advice through books and traditions. The Little Paris Bookshop proves how books can be an escape from reality […]

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March Displays Around the Library

Check out the March displays around the library! Our nonfiction display is dedicated to Women’s History Month, our fiction display is Mythical March (fiction based on myths and folklore), and our Staff Picks board is full of librarian recommendations! Nonfiction: Women’s History Month Fiction: Mythical March Staff Picks

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America’s 250th Birthday Essay Project

To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, Special Collections is asking the community for their stories about coming to America – and to Haverhill, Massachusetts! Whether your family came over on the Mayflower, you arrived recently, or if your family was here all along, we want to hear your story. The Special Collections Department is […]

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“Widow’s Point: The Complete Haunting” by Richard and W. H. Chizmar

Built in 1838, the Widow’s Point Lighthouse in Harper’s Cove, Nova Scotia, has been cursed since the beginning. From construction workers dying in mysterious accidents, to a string of recorded suicides and strange disappearances, to an infamous axe murder, the Lighthouse has become the eternal prison of many lost souls. Which is exactly what drew […]

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America’s 250th Anniversary!

July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This spring and summer, join us at HPL for programs, reading challenges, and more activities that explore themes related to the American Revolution. Check back here for more updates! PROGRAMS Printing [as] Paul Revere with Andy Volpe of the Museum […]

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“The Unworthy” by Agustina Bazterrica

Bazterica’s work is always provocative and often times disturbing in an attempt to provide commentary on different aspects of society including climate change, governmental bodies, religious organizations, and bodily autonomy. The Unworthy, is no different. The main character takes us through her world and the new life she has had to adapt to in order […]

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March Adult Events at HPL

3/1 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Teens & Adults Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month for Collage Club! Spend afternoons this spring crafting and chatting! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own. No registration required. 3/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle […]

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“Moon of the Crusted Snow” by Waubgeshig Rice

Do you enjoy chilling, post-apocalyptic stories set in winter?  Check out Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice! When a power outage occurs, phone service goes out, and food shipments stop, fear and panic start to build in a small Anishinaabe community in northern Canada.  With news of similar issues happening elsewhere and people […]

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Featured Digital Resource–Gale: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection

Need to do some in-depth research, or have a quick question? Check out Gale: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection to access trusted and frequently updated information. You’ll find information about experimental research, treatment techniques, and much more. Their Topic Finder and Subject Guide Search make it easy to navigate the tons of scholarly journals […]

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Reintroducing the HPL Map Collection

The Haverhill Public Library Special Collections Department has an extensive map collection, newly revised and updated! In the latest round of revisions and additions to this collection, we sorted through hundreds of maps (and similar items) that have been hiding in the corners of our storage spaces for the past decade or so. We also […]