11/1 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab!
No registration required.
11/1 | 2-3 PM | Adult Craft: Make Your Own Autumn Wreath
Make your own lovely Autumn-themed wreath!
Can’t make this date? There will be a second session Thursday, November 6th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (please only register for one session).
Led by HPL Staff.
Register here for the craft on November 1.
11/2 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Adults
This program is for adults ages 18+
Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month for Collage Club! Spend afternoons this fall and winter crafting and chatting with your community!
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own.
No registration required.
11/3 | 6-7:30 PM | 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.
No registration required.
11/4 | 6-8 PM | Chess Club
Are you looking to challenge someone in a game of Chess? Drop by our monthly Chess Club! All ages welcome! We will have a few sets available for use, but we recommend bringing your own if you are able!
No registration required.
11/5 | 9:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Networking 2.0 (“You Must Give To Get”)
This week’s topic (November 5) is Networking 2.0! The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Learn more and register here for the virtual program on November 5.
11/5 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts! Instruction is not offered at this event but fellow attendees are always happy to offer advice when they can.
No registration needed. Drop in at any point during the 90-minute block!
11/6-12/18 | 10 AM-12 PM | Adult Computer Skills Class
This program is for adults.
Do you want to develop computer skills and receive a FREE Chromebook that you can keep? Join us for a weekly computer class on Thursday mornings!
Learn a range of skills, like protecting your privacy online, accessing a world of information, connecting with loved ones, and expanding your social circle.
You must attend and complete 5 of the 6 classes to receive the free Chromebook.
Schedule:
Each class runs from 10 AM -12 PM.
- 11/6
- 11/13
- 11/20
- No class on 11/27! The Library is closed.
- 12/4
- 12/11
- 12/18
This class is brought to you by UMass Lowell, the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, and the MassTech Collaborative.
Learn more and register here for the tech class series.
11/6 | 2-3 PM | Adult Craft: Make Your Own Autumn Wreath
Make your own lovely Autumn-themed wreath!
Can’t make this date? There will be a second session Saturday, November 1st from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (please only register for one session).
Led by HPL Staff.
Register here for the craft on November 6.
11/6 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at Haverhill Public Library! Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All experience levels are welcome.
No registration required.
11/7 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Flicks
In November, we’re watching the Pitch Perfect movies! Today we watch Pitch Perfect (2012). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
11/7 & 11/14 | Both at 2-3 PM | Internet Basics I & II
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 is a two-part program. Session 1 is on November 7, and session 2 is on November 14. Both sessions will take place in the computer lab on the second floor of the library. Registering here will sign you up for both sessions.
Register here for both sessions of Internet Basics on November 7 & 14.
11/8 | 2-4 PM | Adult Program: Build a Mini Puzzle
Socialize & make a mini puzzle that you can keep! Pieces are very small! Puzzles are 150 pieces & measure 4×6 inches when done.
This program is for adults ages 18+
Register here for the puzzle program on November 8.
11/8 | 2-4 PM | On Screen: Weapons (2025)
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Directed by Zach Cregger. Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. Rated R.
No registration required.
11/10 | 6-7:30 PM | 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.
No registration required.
11/12 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Cookbook Club
Join us for our cookbook club!
We’ll all cook a different recipe from one cookbook and then bring the dishes in to share and discuss, potluck-style! This month we will meet 11/12 in the auditorium because of the holiday.
Register as usual.
Pick up and check out a copy of the cookbook from the Holds shelf.
Reserve the recipe you’d like to cook by emailing programming@haverhillpl.org. Reserved recipes will be listed there.
You can cook anything from the book except alcoholic recipes (beverages, etc.).
Space is limited.
We will provide plates, eating utensils, and napkins (feel free to bring as well). Please bring serving utensils.
We cannot reheat or warm anything at the library.
Per Massachusetts state law we need to let you know that neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local public health agency. We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs does not contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Our November cookbook will be Boustany by Sami Tamimi.
Register here for cookbook club on November 12.
11/13 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at Haverhill Public Library! Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All experience levels are welcome.
No registration required.
11/14 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Flicks
In November, we’re watching the Pitch Perfect movies! Today we watch Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
11/15 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab!
No registration required.
11/15 | 1-4 PM | Visible Mending Workshop
Learn the basics of visible mending! Beginners are welcome. Learn 5 or 6 basic stitches which can be used to mend any kind of textile.
Please bring items that need repair with you so you can get started, or make a sampler using the stitches and techniques taught in the class. All materials are supplied.
Get a jump start on renewing and refreshing beloved textiles!
Register here for the visible mending workshop on November 15.
11/16 | 1:30-2:30 PM | Mat Pilates
Curious about mat Pilates?
Join Ngoc Tran for a special introductory class and discover what mat Pilates is all about! Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to reconnect with your practice, this is a welcoming space to explore movement, breath, and strength. Mat Pilates is a low impact exercise, building strength, flexibility, and body awareness —all using just a mat and your own body weight.
What to expect in class:
-A gentle warm-up
-A series of floor exercises targeting different muscle groups
-A cool-down with stretching and breathwork
***Please bring your own mat!
Register here for mat Pilates on November 16.
11/17 | 6-7:30 PM | 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.
No registration required.
11/18 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some comic whodunnits. Today we watch Clue (1985) starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, and Christopher Lloyd.
No registration required.
11/18 | 6-8 PM | Jewelry Making Program
Make and keep up to two pieces of beaded jewelry! Teens and adults welcome!
Instructor Zangar Freeman will lead participants through this “Bead Therapy” workshop. The materials used are semi-precious stones and other natural jewelry materials. Bead Therapy is very interactive and meditative. It gives the participants the creative power to express how they feel and allows them to see how their feelings look in the form of art they produced. This workshop will teach the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. The goal of Bead Therapy is to create a safe space for self-expression to create a piece of art that represents the emotions of the creator.
Register here for the jewelry making program on November 18.
11/19 | 9:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Interview Strategies
This week’s topic (November 19) is Interview Strategies! The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Learn more and register here for the virtual program on November 19.
11/19 | 1-2 PM | Respiratory Education
As the cold weather approaches, we face the season of colds, viruses, and respiratory infections. In this educational seminar, we will review some important tips on how to differentiate between common cold symptoms and the more severe signs of respiratory infections. We will also review preventative measures on how to avoid becoming sick. Knowing the differences in your symptoms will enable you to seek the proper medical care needed to recover more quickly and with less complications.
Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.
No registration required.
11/19 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts! Instruction is not offered at this event but fellow attendees are always happy to offer advice when they can.
No registration needed. Drop in at any point during the 90-minute block!
11/20 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at Haverhill Public Library! Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All experience levels are welcome.
No registration required.
11/21 | 10-11:45 AM | Friday Flicks
In November, we’re watching the Pitch Perfect movies! Today we watch Pitch Perfect 3 (2017). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
11/22 | 10-11 AM | HPL Read Anything Club
Join the HPL Read Anything Club!
This group of anyone 18 or older will feature books across the literary spectrum – whatever genre piques your interest!
We will meet the 4th Saturday of each month. No registration necessary – you can simply pick up a book (limited copies, first come, first served) on the holds shelf in the front of the library.
*There will be no meeting in December, but book club will start again in January 2026!
Our November book will be A Catered Thanksgiving by Isis Crawford.
No registration required.
11/22 | 1-2 PM | Guided Meditation Class
A guided mindfulness meditation for all levels. Perfect for beginners!
Class will include:
- A review of mindfulness meditation and its benefits.
- Focus on breath.
- Short practices of 5 to 10 minutes each of guided meditation.
Class is one hour long, and students are welcome to bring yoga mats or blankets to sit on.
Led by Wyatt Ward.
Register here for the meditation class on November 22.
11/22 | 2-4 PM | Special Collections – Saturday Hours
The Special Collections team is happy to continue open hours on one Saturday per month! We are open November 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Researchers are welcome to drop in during this time without an appointment, though we recommend calling ahead if you are traveling a distance to visit. Please join us and get a little research done on the weekend!
No registration required.
11/24 | 6-7:30 PM | 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.
No registration required.
11/25 | 10 AM – 12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some comic whodunnits. Today we watch The Nice Guys (2016) starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. Rated R.
No registration required.
11/25 | 7-8 PM | VIRTUAL How 500 Years of Colonialism Has Impacted the Abenaki Peoples of the Northeast
The “People of the Dawnland” (Abenaki/Wabanaki) of New Hampshire and the Northeast are the first Indigenous peoples in North America to have had contact with Europeans. In this presentation, Anne Jennison examines how European colonization of North America impacted generations of Abenaki/Wabanaki people and highlights the ways in which the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples have acted as agents of their own change through education, self-advocacy, efforts to revitalize their languages and traditional arts, and by working with archeologists, anthropologists, and scientists to recover and reveal more about their history and traditional knowledge.