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Countdown to Halloween

Get spooked with your Haverhill Public Library Card! Stream horror flicks with Hoopla or Kanopy, check out one of the horror books listed below, and attend a spooky event! Hoopla has you covered with TV Series! This month Kanopy is highlighting the macabre with their 31 Days of Horror. Included are titles in different genres, […]

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LGBTQ+ History Month!

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! This monthly celebration began in 1994 when high school teacher Rodney Wilson began efforts to create a month focused on gay and lesbian history.  A Joseph Davis of Haverhill was the subject of an early colonial documented case of gender nonconformity. In 1652, Davis received a fine for “putting on […]

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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Lillian is in her late twenties. She works at a grocery store and lives in her mother’s attic. She is unhappy, but has no inclination toward change. That is, until she receives a letter from her childhood best friend, Madison. Now married to a state senator who has his eyes on the presidency, Madison needs […]

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The Book Chauffeur Sign-Up

The Book Chauffeur is a FREE service for the homebound citizens of Haverhill. Once a month, books/movies/cds will be delivered to your home based on your personal tastes. To register fill out this form with your information and reading tastes! Please be sure to read the criteria for eligibility in this program here. If you […]

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Find Your Freedom to Read

Banned Books Week (September 27 – October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of […]

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HPL Armchair Travelers – Switzerland

HPL Armchair Travelers is going to Switzerland.  Take a look at all the electronic resources we have on that country, such as ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more. Don’t hesitate to explore on your own! Click on the following link to see a list of e-resources on Switzerland! HPL ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS_Switzerland

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“Pizza Girl” by Jean Kyoung Frazier

The titular pizza girl of Jean Kyoung Frazier’s debut novel is eighteen, pregnant, and lives at home with her mother and boyfriend. She works as a delivery driver for a local greasy pizza joint. One day, a woman named Jenny calls in an order for a cheese pizza and pickles. Something in Jenny’s voice intrigues […]

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Book Concierge Sign-Up!

The Book Concierge is a FREE packaged experience delivered quarterly with a personalized book recommendation and special items for you to KEEP! Our subscription service is similar to other, paid services such as OwlCrate, Fab Fit Fun, and Loot Crate. To register just fill this form with your information and reading tastes! When you register, […]