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Pre-K Storytime

Did you know we have a pre-k storytime every Wednesday at 10AM? Well we do! Every other week we also invite local preschools to bring their class to our pre-k community storytime. Last week we had the YMCA bring their class and we had so much fun! At our storytimes we read books, sing songs, […]

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2023 Boston Bruins PJ Drive

February 1st – March 15th We are looking for brand new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, from sizes 0-3 months through adult medium. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references. Our most needed sizes are: Girls: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 5/6 (child S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M) Boys: 12-18 months, […]

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Heroes of the Underground Railroad

February 21st, 2023 Join us in celebrating Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 2023, as the Bright Star Touring Theatre performs, “Heroes of the Underground Railroad”. This play, best for Grades K-5, highlights several of the heroic stories of the brave men and women who dared to escape slavery, and the abolitionists who risked […]

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Pre-K Storytime

Come one, come all to our exciting pre-K storytime! We’ll read books, sing songs, do crafts, and have just oodles of fun! (Look at the books in the picture. Don’t they look cool? Don’t you want to come read them with us?) Storytime happens every Wednesday morning at 10AM in the Cavallero room at the […]

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Beanstack Challenges for All Ages

Adult Challenges Featured 2024 Challenges Every year, the Massachusetts Center for the Book challenges residents all across the state to engage in reading that stretches their interests and knowledge. This year, for the first time, Haverhill Public Library is participating in the 2024 Reading Challenge. Each month features a different reading prompt to help you […]

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Winter Reading Bingo Challenge for kids and teens

Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully —all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card! From Jan. 1–31, Haverhill Public Library is participating in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack.  Earn fun emoji-themed badges […]

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Lapsit Storytimes

Did you know that we have a storytime for children starting at birth? We do! It is never to early to start helping your child learn through reading and song. While this program is geared toward ages 0-2, we always welcome the older children and siblings that come as well. Join Joanna bi-weekly on Mondays […]

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Native American Heritage Month Beanstack challenge

The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! Participate in the month long Beanstack challenge to read books by Indigenous authors and complete activities to learn more about Indigenous cultures and history. The challenge is open to all ages – a great way to read and learn together as a family! Register for the […]

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Hallow-Read Beanstack Challenge

Participate in the Hallow-Read Beanstack challenge all throughout October! The challenge is open to ALL ages. All those that complete the challenge will be entered to win a gift card! Sign up here.

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Make a Nature Journal

Monday, September 19th at 6pm Join Joanna in making your very own nature journal! We will get to decorate them and then learn how to record and draw what you see outside whether it’s a fancy flower or a cool animal. This program is for ages 6-11. Registration required.