Every year, the Massachusetts Center for the Book challenges residents all across the state and of all ages to engage in reading that stretches their interests and knowledge. This year, for the first time, Haverhill Public Library is participating in their 2024 Reading Challenge.
Sketchtasy follows narrator Alexa and her friends through life in mid-1990s Boston. They party, go to clubs, dance, meet people, and try to experience the pleasures of life, while, as queer people, also facing homophobia and living through the height of the AIDS crisis. Sycamore’s writing is gripping: while reading, I felt as if I […]
The Christmas holiday is almost here! Check out this month’s booklist that’s in the spirit of Christmas with some Rom-Com genre thrown in! Visit our adult Booklist page to see other interesting booklists put together by our teem of librarians!
Mallory Greenleaf walked away from chess for good at the age of 14 after it destroyed her family. Now, four years later, she finds herself begrudgingly agreeing to compete in a charity tournament with her best friend. She also happens to beat the current World Champion, Nolan Sawyer, at said tournament and shocks everyone. She’s […]
This month, for the holiday season, we are featuring craft and recipe books to ignite your festive side! Featured below are just a few books you will find on display on the first floor. To place a hold, follow the hyperlinked title or image of book, or give the reference desk a call at 978-373-1586 […]
When Anne Boleyn was beheaded in 1536 on the orders of her husband, King Henry VIII, she left behind a country that had been profoundly changed due to her role as its queen. She also left behind a daughter who would become one of England’s most famous and influential rulers. In many ways, Elizabeth I […]
Are you an aspiring writer, or do the lives and methods of writers intrigue you? Write on with our new adult booklist, which features books and media about writers and writing. Continue reading for a sampling of items in the list. Visit our Booklists page to see all the booklists HPL staff have compiled for […]
Recently, our staff decided to ask their pets what books they would recommend. Here are some of the highlights from our Library Pet Recommendation social media campaign.
Looking for a way to track your reading? Look no further than the reading challenges on Beanstack! This platform is a free app and website where you can track what you read and for how long. We host challenges for adults, teens, and children all year long! Beanstack is a great way to keep you […]
Growing up on her family’s hacienda in 1840s Mexico was difficult enough with the threat of aggressive Anglo settlers from the north, but Nena wasn’t prepared to face the sinister and terrifying creatures that come from the dark and seem to suck the very life from people. It is one of these creatures that changes […]
