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Spooky Beginner Book Club

Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 4:15pm Just beginning to read chapter books? Then, check out this virtual book club for short chapter book. This beginner book has illustrations and fun characters. Make sure you register to save your spot. Then, we will send you an email with the Zoom link and to arrange a pickup of […]

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Haverhill History Highlight: Veterans Day

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. In honor of Veterans Day, we have gathered photographs from our Senter Digital Archive to […]

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Transgender Awareness Week

The week of November 13-19 is recognized as Trasgender Awareness Week, leading up to November 20, which is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans Week is a time to raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues they face. For more information, visit here. Need help or someone to talk to? Check out these […]

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The Mallorca Files, Series 1

This BBC series follows Miranda Blake, a by-the-book British detective who is forced to transfer to Mallorca.  Spending time on the beautiful Spanish island would be a dream to anyone else, but Miranda is not thrilled.  Even more annoying is her new partner, Max Winter, a German detective assigned to Mallorca who fully embraces the […]

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Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Becca is new to Piedmont High and quickly attracts the attention of the most popular girls in school. To her confusion and amazement, they want her to join their squad – sit with them at lunch, go shopping after school, and attend parties. At one said party, Becca finds herself being led into the woods […]

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Native American Heritage Month ’21

November is Native American Heritage Month! Check out these young adult titles that have recently been added to our collection. Fiction Titles Click on the image to request that title from our catalog Graphic Novels Non-fiction Titles

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Spooky Collections in OverDrive and Hoopla!

October may almost be over, but there’s still plenty of time to read something spooky (why should the fun end on November 1st?). Not sure where to start on your eerie literary journey? OverDrive has you covered with their “Hauntings and Horror” list. Choose from a mix of classics and more recent titles, including authors […]

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Teen Crafternoon: Gratitude Jars

November 17 at 4pm Decorate a jar to fill with things your grateful for! This program will be offered in person and virtually. Virtual participants will need to pick up a supply kit from the library.  Grades 6-12 Registration required.

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Gratitude Journaling

Saturday, November 20th at 10am Ideal for kids 7+, this workshop will provide multi-media supplies and tons of prompts and ideas to begin a journal that kids can continue working on at home, with the theme of creating and acknowledging gratitude in their lives. This program is presented in-person by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good […]

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The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Looking for the perfect read to get into (or maybe wrap up) this spooky season? The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix is the horror book for you, especially if you’ve ever wondered what happens to the sole survivors of slasher films after the ambulances clear and the credits roll. You’ll root for Lynnette […]