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Hirayasumi

Hirayasumi by Keigo Shinzō is a feel-good slice of life manga series that follows 29 year old Hiroto and his laid back approach to life. He recently inherited a house from a curmudgeonly elderly woman he befriended and is now dealing with home ownership. His 18 year old cousin, Natsumi, has also come to live […]

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February Adult Events at HPL

2/1 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Teens & Adults Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month for Collage Club! Spend afternoons this fall and winter crafting and chatting! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own. No registration required. 2/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) […]

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19th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive

The Haverhill Public Library is participating in the 19th 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 (including adult). Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references.  Pajamas can […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Kanopy

HPL cardholders have access to over 30,000 films, plus The Great Courses, through the Kanopy streaming video platform. With so many quality films and documentaries to choose from, it’s hard to decide what to watch first. So, start 2026 with some inspiration! Kanopy’s New Year’s Resolution collection features uplifting films and practical guides to spark […]

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Haverhill Reads 2026: January Gill O’Neil

Every year the Haverhill Public Library picks one book for a community-wide read! Join us for an afternoon with author January Gill O’Neil! She will talk about her poetry collection Glitter Road. The talk will be followed by a book signing.  Five people will receive a free copy of the book!  The winners will be selected […]

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Gold Diggers of 1933 by Mervyn LeRoy

Does your classic movie-watching habit need a little vim and verve? A little kick in the pants? Then may I suggest you dip your toe into the pre-Code zaniness that is the Busby Berkeley musical! Before the censorship guidelines of the Hays Code were imposed on Hollywood movies in 1934, U.S. films had room to […]

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Adult Program Proposal

Thank you for your interest in offering a program for adults at the Haverhill Public Library!  Due to the amount of proposals received, the Library may only respond if interested in proceeding with the program. All programs for adults must be offered free of charge to the public.  Adult programs at the Library are not intended for […]

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January Booklist: MLK Jr. Day 2026

Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year by learning more about the man, his work, and the people he has inspired. Explore this booklist and many more on our Booklists page! Titles in top row: King of the North, Theoharis; Seven Social Movements That Changed America, Gordon; A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the […]

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“Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson

Whether you’re a fan of Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy, or if you simply love a good murder mystery thriller, check out her debut adult novel, Not Quite Dead Yet! 27-year-old Jet Mason feels like her whole life is ahead of her, in no rush to make any big life decisions.  But […]

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January Displays Around the Library

This month for our Non-fiction display we are featuring books that celebrate all things Hygge. Hygge, pronounced (“hooga”), is a Danish word for a quality of coziness that comes from doing simple things such as lighting candles, baking, or spending time at home with your family. This is a time to celebrate the small joys […]