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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Thursday, August 18th at 6pm Join us for an end of summer celebration! Ed the Wizard’s “Reading is Magic” performance will appear at the Haverhill Public Library’s Ice Cream Social. Full of comedy and suspense, be prepared to volunteer and enjoy this family friendly interactive magic performance.
Do you enjoy our Trail Tale Storywalk® on the boardwalk or downtown? Did you know you can check them out to post somewhere on your own? Just search “storywalk” in our catalog to see all your options, and then ask a Librarian to get it for you!