This February, our Nonfiction and Fiction displays highlight books by Black authors. Looking for more recommendations? Check out our Black History Month ’21 and Black Music Month ’23 booklists! Nonfiction: Memoirs by Black Writers Fiction: Romance by Black Authors Staff Picks: Ongoing display across genres & formats!
Jack Daniel is a household name, but Nathan “Nearest” Green, Daniel’s mentor and first master distiller, was obscure for much of the company’s history. Born into slavery, Green was instrumental in developing the distilling process for the iconic brand, and his descendants are employed by Jack Daniel Distillery to this day. Love & Whiskey chronicles […]
Black history is American history! Celebrate and learn about Black history all year long–it’s as easy as visiting the library; or reading a book (Libby, Hoopla), watching a movie (Kanopy, Hoopla), or listening to some tunes (Freegal, Hoopla) from the comfort of your phone or other personal device. Need some reading suggestions? Check out our […]
Session I: Wednesday, 2/12 | 2-3pm | Session II: Wednesday, 2/19 | 2-3pm | 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 […]
A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland is a queer reimagining of the Irish folktalke The Selkie Wife. Set in Nova Scotia in the 1830s, this story follows Jean, a young midwife, who discovers a woman in labor on the beach behind her property. She brings the woman in and soon helps her successfully […]
Check out these adult events happening in February! 2/1 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us! Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab, the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 11 AM-12 PM. No registration […]
From climate change to automobile emissions, today’s environmental issues determine the destiny of tomorrow’s world. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides comprehensive information to critically analyze and understand topics across environmental studies and the humanities from a global perspective. Search or Browse Issues Pick a Topic to Study Once you find a topic of interest, […]
The Haverhill Public Library is participating in the 18th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive and is collecting new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. We are looking for brand-new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, and in all sizes. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references. The […]
FEDERAL TAX FORMS It’s the beginning of tax season and the forms for 2024 are available online. Get the current filing year’s forms, instructions, and publications for free from the IRS. You can find multiple federal tax forms and their instructions ready for download. Related forms and/or information is available underneath of each section for […]
If you appreciate charming English villages, intriguing mysteries, and a bit of dark humor, Midsomer Murders is a show you may really enjoy. This long-running British detective series is set in the picturesque–and deceptively deadly–fictional county of Midsomer, where murder seems to lurk behind every hedgerow and manor house. Each episode follows Detective Chief Inspector […]
