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Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill

This little myth-inspired fantasy is unlike anything I’ve read before. In Nesi’s world, there are ninety-nine animal totem gods, called Pillars of Heaven. She must earn her spot as an acolyte with one of the gods or be sequestered away in the temple for life. When we meet her, she has failed ninety-six out of […]

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“Murder by Memory” by Olivia Waite

Dorothy Gentleman wakes up and realizes several things are very wrong.  First, the massive interstellar ship she’s on is going through a magnetic storm, which means communication with the ship-mind is on the fritz.  Second, all passengers’ minds are stored until they request to be uploaded to a new body, and Dorothy wasn’t supposed to […]

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November Adult Events at HPL

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 […]

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“Ice Cream Man Vol. 1: Rainbow Sprinkles” by W. Maxwell Prince

Who wants ice cream? This surreal horror-comedy anthology brings you a veritable sundae of scares, crafted by our titular friendly Ice Cream Man. Riccardus, the menacing and otherworldly Ice Cream Man, serves up terror and tasty treats to all who see his Ice Cream truck roll by. Watch as this small town descends into the […]

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October Adult Events at HPL

10/1 | 9:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Resumes (“A Pocketful of STARS”) This week’s topic (October 1) is Resumes! 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 […]

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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month This September!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Haverhill Public Library is inviting the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering the magic of the library, there’s never been a better time to get your library card — your passport to a world of knowledge, entertainment, and opportunity. This […]

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September Adult Events at HPL

9/2 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School Join us in watching some classics celebrating getting back to school. Today is Footloose (1984) starring Kevin Bacon and Chris Penn.   No registration required. 9/2 | 6-7 PM | Chess Club Are you looking to challenge someone in a game of Chess? Drop by our monthly […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Gale: Nursing and Allied Health Collection

Whether you are a student in a nursing or health program or already working in the field, check out Gale: Nursing and Allied Health Collection! You’ll gain access to information on patient management, specialized care, treatment, and much more! This ad-free database is updated daily to provide current information through magazines, newspapers, academic journals, full-text […]

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“Swordheart” by T. Kingfisher

You’d think that inheriting a substantial estate would be good news, but Halla finds it rather intolerable.  She would be happy just going about her duties as a housekeeper and being ignored by everyone, but now that she’s inherited the coveted money, her extended family has plans for her: plans that include locking her in […]

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Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

Leonie Swann’s debut novel is cozy, clever, and unconventional. If you’ve ever wondered what a murder mystery would look like if solved by a flock of sheep, Three Bags Full should be your next read. Yes, sheep. It sounds silly, I know, but somehow, it works. When their beloved shepherd is found dead, the flock […]