Over the course of 10 weeks, the Haverhill Public Library will be offering a variety of hands-on computer classes – from basic internet skills to using Microsoft products like Word and PowerPoint. The instructor will be able to assist limited English-speaking individuals, but this class is designed for speakers of English and other languages who […]
Wednesday, April 20th at 11:30am **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** We may take for granted the use of color in art, but historically, much thought, effort and expense has gone into that choice. Drawing on the […]
Monday, April 11th at 6:00pm As a child, author Richard Brewster discovered a book in his attic that once belonged to the chief judge of the 1692 Salem witch trials and which contained eerie, handwritten notes about being haunted by “Evil Spirits.” Witchcraft Legacy: Stories from the Big Attic” traces the journey of that book and the lives it touched […]
Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm Over the centuries Russian artists perfected the use of visual language to tell stories and teach tradition through pictures. Russian Iconographers, creators of Orthodox religious art, would use form and color to depict complex beliefs and messages. These same techniques were later used by secular artists to depict history, fairy […]
Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00pm In this event, we will look at the different ways composers score contemporary opera pieces. We will compare them and explore what elements of music are center stage in each opera. Then, you will get the opportunity to create your own kind of musical notation. Presented by Maggi Chauby, Artistic Associate at Guerilla Opera. […]
Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm Since World War II, African Americans’ fight for civil rights, social equality, and equal justice has increasingly unfolded through visual media. The question of black freedom is consistently put before the public through photographic and video images. Americans in the 1960s saw footage of civil rights marches, sit-ins, and boycotts […]
Presented by Warren Leach. The program starts at 6:45, but the doors open at 6:00, so feel free to come early if you want to chat! Warren Leach is owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, a prominent grower of Daylilies, Iris and distinctive perennials and woody plants. He is a passionate plant collector, […]
Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm Wonder how the Oscars have recognized black actors from the Academy Award’s beginning in 1929? Join author Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. as he presents, “Black Oscars: from Mammy to Minny, What the Academy Awards Tell Us about African Americans.” Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. provides a thorough analysis and overview of […]
Make Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered to area nursing homes! We’ll provide all the supplies, but if you have something at home that you’d like to include in your card, please feel free to bring it! If you’d like to participate but aren’t comfortable in person, make your cards at home and drop them […]
Wednesday, January 26 at 2:00pm Learn more about your family history this year! Join us for this brief introduction to Ancestry, which is available to HPL cardholders in the library and remotely. Find out how it works and how you can get started on your family history journey! CONTACT: Brendan 978-373-1586, x608 programming@haverhillpl.orgLOCATION: Computer Lab