The Spooky Season has arrived and we have just the books and movies to help you celebrate! Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Pool list!
Check out these adult events happening in October! 10/1 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: Halloween Horror Join us Tuesday mornings in October for classic horror films. Today we feature Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. Rated R 10/1 | 3-4pm | Halloween Wreaths Make a spooky Halloween wreath! Led by HPL Staff. *Can’t make this […]
It’s 1087. The plague is sweeping through Anderson’s fantasy version of Italy, just as it was in the real world. A Benedictine monk named Nicephorus is having visions of St. Nicholas calling him to minister to the sick and dying. And a team of relic hunters, the dog-headed Reprobus and silver-tongued Tyun, are looking for […]
Looking for reliable resources to help provide context for the events, people, movements and more that make up the history of the United States? Try Gale in Context: U.S. History! This resource provides curated content on various topics within U.S. history, and brings together scholarly articles, news sources, images, and more to make identifying and […]
Looking to update your millennial gray home to the latest boho decor? Or simply to learn a fun, new craft? Check this book out to pick up some new skills in knotting and design from a seasoned fiber artist. This is a comprehensive guide. It begins with information about the best supplies to purchase and […]
I had previously heard about the 1964 Japanese film Onibaba, but only remembered to finally watch it when it was mentioned in “The Evolution of Horror” podcast’s series on folk horror. While not your average horror movie, it’s still an atmospheric wild ride that will likely appeal to both lovers of older dark cinema in […]
September 15 to October 15 of each year marks National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes nacional de la herencia hispana), and is a time to celebrate the achievements and stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Stop by the nonfiction book display during September to check out an assortment of titles that highlight Hispanic and Latino American […]
Something strange is happening in Gideon Falls. When a local folk legend, The Black Barn, starts appearing in the middle of the fields during a string of mysterious deaths and murders, the local priest is left scrambling at his new post to figure out what is causing this path of carnage. Meanwhile, a man whose […]
Throughout September and October, we have several programs available to help those planning to attend college! Go to College, Not into Debt – VIRTUALTuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30pmExplore the complex world of need-based and merit based financial aid. Parents and students will learn about how to lower costs under the new FAFSA rules, the newly […]
We are now accepting applications for our Trustee Scholarship Page Program. This scholarship is available to high school juniors who reside in Haverhill. Full details and requirements can be found here. Student testimonials: Being a page was a very enjoyable experience for me because of my love of books. One of my favorite parts of […]
