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Titanic Reads: 112th Anniversary

This April 15th marks the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Check out this month’s Booklist that highlights all things Titanic within our collection! Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Titanic list!

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Internet Basics at the Haverhill Public Library!

Session I: Thursday, 4/4 | 6-7pm | Session II: Thursday, 4/11 | 6-7pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]

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April Adult Events at HPL

Check out these adult events happening in April! 4/1 | 6-7:30pm | English (ESL) Conversation Circle Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 pm.  4/2 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: 1970s Best Picture Nominees Every Tuesday in […]

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Haverhill Reads 2024: Jenny Howe

Every year the Haverhill Public Library picks one book for a community-wide read. Join us for an afternoon with author Jenny Howe! She’ll read from her 2023 novel, On the Plus Side, and talk about writing romance and why plus-size representation matters! Her talk will be followed by a book signing. Copies of On the Plus Side are available wherever books […]

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Try the Commonwealth Catalog!

Looking for a specific book, audiobook, movie, or CD, but can’t seem to find it in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium? Try the Commonwealth Catalog! This statewide catalog allows users to request physical materials from libraries across Massachusetts. There’s no extra cost for patrons – all you need is your HPL library card to place […]

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New Mobile Printing App at the Library!: Princh

If you come into the library to print from your phone or other device you’ll notice we have a new printing app! Princh is a faster, more flexible way to print! You’ll now be able to choose black & white or color printing, choose which pages from your document you’d like to print, and print […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Consumer Reports

Did you know you can access Consumer Reports at home with your library card? Simply go to the Resources page on our website and scroll down to Consumer Reports [from home]. Enter your library card number, and you’ll gain access to reviews and information on cars, electronics, appliances, and more! Find Consumer Reports and other […]

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To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

Set in an alternate 1840s New England, Anequs, is an indigenous teen from the island of Masquapaug, known in English as Martha’s Vineyard. She and her people are mostly unbothered by the Anglish colonizers. When she discovers she is a Nampeshiweisit, a person who can bond with dragons, she becomes an honored member of her […]

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Join SAORI Weaving Workshop @ HPL!

Join us Friday, March 8th for a fun weaving workshop! Mihoko Wakabayashi, a Japan native and an owner of SAORI Worcester, the first SAORI studio in the U.S., has taught many people of all ages and abilities in her studio and at a variety of organizations and festivals for over 20 years. In this 30 […]