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Database Highlight: Opposing Viewpoints

Whether you’re writing a research paper or are looking for support resources for your debate team, Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints helps students and researchers gather talking points and new perspectives for their arguments. This multi-platform, mobile friendly tool offers dedicated portals on topics ranging from Espionage and Intelligence to Zoos and Aquariums. Portal pages […]

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Summer Learning Program 2021 (Kids Survey)

If you are the parent of a child 0-11, please fill out this survey about our Summer Learning Program on Beanstack and our library programs. Your participation helps us to continue offering quality programs every year. Thank you for your time! https://forms.gle/fqiM9VMGTSCKAH1K9

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Back-to-School Booklist

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Scroll down to find suggested picture books, easy readers, books for older readers, and books in Spanish (libros en español). Click on the book cover to request it from the catalog. For Younger Readers Picture Books […]

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Pet Parade

This year’s summer reading theme was “Tails and Tales.” We asked our Summer Learning participants to send us pictures of their pets, real or pretend, to earn a badge for their respective program. Below is a video compilation of the photos we received. Thank you to all our readers (and their grownups) who participated! If […]

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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid has quickly become one of my favorite authors and she’s hit another homerun with Malibu Rising. Told in alternating timelines between the 1950s and 60s, and 1983, Malibu Rising tells the story of the fictional rock legend, Mick Riva’s four children. The 50s and 60s chapters tell the story of Mick and […]

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Climate Preparedness Week Drawing Contest

Calling all Massachusetts Youth! Massachusetts Library System & Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) invite you to participate in the 2021 Climate Preparedness Week Drawing Contest. This year’s drawing contest theme is “The Weather is Changing: Are You Prepared?” Kids and teens of all ages are invited to share their drawings of ways in which they prepare for […]

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1917

Comparing the two World Wars, WWI is often overshadowed by its bigger, flashier sequel. World War 2 had modern technology, a clear enemy, and exists more recently in the cultural consciousness. It can be easy to forget that World War 1 was just as brutal, tragic and expansive as the conflict that would follow it. […]

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Summer Vibes in OverDrive!

Need a good beach read or two? Check out the “Summer Vibes” collection in OverDrive! The collection includes ebooks and audiobooks, with titles by Elin Hilderbrand, Debbie Macomber, James Patterson, and other bestselling authors! Start your search here for your next summer read or listen! Download the Libby app and enter your card number to […]

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Teen Tie-Dye!

Tuesday, August 10 at 11am Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join us on the library lawn to create a one of a kind tie-dye t-shirt! Must bring your own white cotton shirt. Registration is required – click the button above! Questions? Email our teen librarian, Rachel, at rgagnon@haverhillpl.org

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“Our Italian Summer” by Jennifer Probst

Our Italian Summer tells the story of three generations of Ferrari women- Allegra, Francesca (Allegra’s mother), and Sophia (Francesca’s mother). While Sophia has a close bond with her granddaughter, Francesca’s focus on her company’s success has caused a rift between her and her daughter. Each woman feels unappreciated and misunderstood. Realizing that Francesca and Allegra’s […]