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--Staff Picks Kids

“Everything on a Waffle” by Polly Horvath

Chance read Everything on a Waffle and this is what he thought… Eleven-year-old Primrose Squarp lives in Coal Harbour, British Columbia, Canada. After her parents her swept away at sea, Primrose is placed in the care of her uncle Jack. The book follows Primrose as she continues her daily routine, not in mourning for her parents, but […]

General Kids

Holiday Books are Back!

Winter holiday books are now available for browsing in our downstairs children’s area! To celebrate our holiday book cart, we produced this short film. Please enjoy!

--Booklists Kids

Native American Heritage Month: Kids Booklist

Celebrate Native American Heritage month this November with a good book – or two! This booklist of Children’s titles highlights books written and illustrated by Native American authors. Click on the image to request that title from our catalog. Checkout winners of the American Indian Youth Literature Award: here. Fiction Titles Younger Readers Older Readers […]

--Staff Picks Kids

“OCDaniel” by Wesley King

Joan read OCDaniel and this is what she thought… Daniel is a typical eighth-grader. He’s desperate to fit in, to make his father proud, and hide the fact that he thinks he might be crazy. He’s pretty busy with school and football (and Zaps and Routines), but then he gets a mysterious note that changes everything. […]

Kids

Character Election 2020

The results are in! Introduce your child to the election process in a gentle and friendly way by voting for Best Character 2020! An official ballot drop box will be available in our downstairs children’s browsing area on 10/27. Or you may vote “absentee” by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3TGDT9K One vote per reader, please! Voting ends […]

Kids

Kids Programs

We post regular updates on our social media pages! Click the logos to visit HPL on YouTube and Facebook. Children’s programs have transitioned to a mix of in-person and virtual programs. We have two weekly in-person storytimes at 10am: Lapsits on Mondays and Pre-K Storytimers on Thursdays. Checkout Eventkeeper for all our programming. Below you […]

Kids

REXommendations Sign-Up

REXommendations is a FREE packaged experience for readers twelve and younger. Your REXommendations is delivered bimonthly with a personalized book recommendation and special items for your child to KEEP! Our subscription service is similar to other, paid services such as OwlCrate, Fab Fit Fun, and Loot Crate.

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Library Card Sign-Up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Haverhill Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. There is nothing more empowering than signing up […]