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Try the Commonwealth Catalog!

Looking for a specific book, audiobook, movie, or CD, but can’t seem to find it in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium? Try the Commonwealth Catalog! This statewide catalog allows users to request physical materials from libraries across Massachusetts. There’s no extra cost for patrons – all you need is your HPL library card to place […]

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New Mobile Printing App at the Library!: Princh

If you come into the library to print from your phone or other device you’ll notice we have a new printing app! Princh is a faster, more flexible way to print! You’ll now be able to choose black & white or color printing, choose which pages from your document you’d like to print, and print […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Consumer Reports

Did you know you can access Consumer Reports at home with your library card? Simply go to the Resources page on our website and scroll down to Consumer Reports [from home]. Enter your library card number, and you’ll gain access to reviews and information on cars, electronics, appliances, and more! Find Consumer Reports and other […]

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To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

Set in an alternate 1840s New England, Anequs, is an indigenous teen from the island of Masquapaug, known in English as Martha’s Vineyard. She and her people are mostly unbothered by the Anglish colonizers. When she discovers she is a Nampeshiweisit, a person who can bond with dragons, she becomes an honored member of her […]

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Join SAORI Weaving Workshop @ HPL!

Join us Friday, March 8th for a fun weaving workshop! Mihoko Wakabayashi, a Japan native and an owner of SAORI Worcester, the first SAORI studio in the U.S., has taught many people of all ages and abilities in her studio and at a variety of organizations and festivals for over 20 years. In this 30 […]

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Booklist for Hibernophiles: Fans of all things Irish

Are you fascinated by Ireland? Check out this month’s Booklist that highlights all things Irish within our collection! Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Irish list!

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“Art of Crime” TV Show on Hoopla

Captain Verlay is a police detective who knows nothing about art, Florence is an art expert whose phobia is easier to deal with when he’s close by.  Despite a vast personality difference, these two discover that they make a great team as they solve art crimes in Paris, France.  This show has all the hallmarks […]

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March Adult Events at HPL

Check out these adult events happening in March! 3/1 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks Join us Friday mornings for a movie! In honor of Women’s History Month, this month we are showing movies featuring impressive women! Today we watch A League of Their Own (1992), starring Geena Davis. 3/4 | 6-7:30pm | English (ESL) Conversation […]

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Excel Adult High School

A New Tomorrow Starts Today! Reach your education and career goals with Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, an accredited high school completion program available free to eligible adults through the Haverhill Public Library in partnership with the Boston Public Library. Earn your diploma online, on your terms, and graduate ready for your next step. […]