The Handmaid’s Tale meets Chinese folklore meets mecha in this fantasy reimagining of the rise of the historical Chinese Empress Wu Zetian. Humanity is under attack by alien creatures, and the greatest weapon in that fight is, obviously, giant robots powered by human life force. These robots are designed to be piloted by two people—specifically, […]
Starting Monday, December 6th through Saturday, December 18th, the Haverhill Public Library will accept non-perishable food items for our annual food drive! Library members will get a piece of library swag as our thank you for donating to this great cause. We cannot accept glass containers, expired food, or open packages. Please bring donations to […]
There’s less than a week left in November, have you read a nonfiction book yet? Not to fear, there are plenty of short nonfiction titles on Hoopla that are always available. Check out one of these books clocking in at 200 pages or less with your library card and a Hoopla account.
HPL Armchair Travelers is going to Denmark. Take a look at all the electronic resources we have on that country, such as ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more. Don’t hesitate to explore on your own! Click on the following link to see a list of e-resources on Denmark!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cozy up with one of these titles this autumn. Click through to our booklist page to view this list or one of our other booklists to inspire your next read!
