Teens’ Top Ten Voting is Open!
Teens are now welcome to vote for their favorite book to make YALSA’s (Young Adult Library Services Association) Teen’s Top Ten list! The voting ballot can be found here.
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Boston Bruins PJ Drive
The Haverhill Public Library is participating in the 18th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive and is collecting new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. We are looking for brand-new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, and in all sizes. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references. The […]
Upcoming programs for the college bound
Throughout September and October, we have several programs available to help those planning to attend college! Go to College, Not into Debt – VIRTUALTuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30pmExplore the complex world of need-based and merit based financial aid. Parents and students will learn about how to lower costs under the new FAFSA rules, the newly […]
Now accepting scholarship applications
We are now accepting applications for our Trustee Scholarship Page Program. This scholarship is available to high school juniors who reside in Haverhill. Full details and requirements can be found here. Student testimonials: Being a page was a very enjoyable experience for me because of my love of books. One of my favorite parts of […]
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
In Holly Jackson’s latest young adult mystery, Bel Price’s family is the focus of a new documentary being filmed based on the disappearance of her mother, Rachel Price. Rachel Price disappeared 16 years ago without a trace. Her car was found on the side of the road, running, with the heat on and the doors […]
Teen Pride Programs
These programs are for those in grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted. Pride Button Palooza!Tuesday, June 11 from 3-4:30Drop by the teen zone to make buttons to celebrate Pride! Paint Along ClassThursday, June 13 at 4pmFollow along as Joanna shows you how to paint this adorable cat!Register here. Pride Party!Tuesday, June 18 at 2pmCelebrate Pride with […]
“The Last Girls Standing” by Jennifer Dugan
In The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan, teens Sloane and Cherry are the only survivors of a summer camp massacre. Sloane has very few memories from that night and desperate to get answers about what happened and why they were the only two to make it out alive. Cherry has filled her in as […]
Upcoming college programs
Questions about attending college? Looking for advice on financial aid? We’ve got lots of programs scheduled throughout the spring to help you out! Click on the program title button to register! January 23 at 6:30pm Now more than ever, colleges are more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money […]
Peer Mentors’ Mental Health Stories
January 25th at 4pm Do you struggle with your mental health or know someone who does? Hear from peer mentors who went through similar problems and learn how they coped and found help. These stories detail The NAN Project’s Peer Mentors’ struggles with mental illness and other issues facing young people, but more importantly, discuss […]
Check & Mate
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 […]