December Booklist: Staff Picks Best of 2024
What books (etc.) old or new did HPL staff love this year?? Find out below! You can also access all staff booklists to see more recommendations.
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“A Traitor in Whitehall” by Julia Kelly
Evelyne Redfern, a clever and independent young woman living in 1940s London, is just trying to get through the air raids and do her part for the war effort by working in Churchill’s War Rooms as a typist. But when there is a murder and the investigators seem to be chasing the wrong suspects, she […]
December Displays Around the Library
This December, check out a book from one of our displays! We have three displays for adults on the first floor. Stop by and see what’s available! Nonfiction: Tune In To a Good Book! Tune in to a good book this month by checking out a book from our nonfiction display! All titles are about […]
December Tech Class: Gmail
This month HPL will teach you all about Gmail! During this course you will learn how to send and receive email, navigate your inbox, and practice downloading and attaching files. And don’t worry, if you do not have an email, we will create a Gmail account before the class. To sign up, call the reference […]
December Adult Events at HPL
Check out these adult events happening in December! 12/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM. 12/3 | 10 AM-12 PM | Classic Matinees: Offbeat Holidays Tuesdays in […]
Additional Digital Resources
Through your library card, every Massachusetts resident has immediate access to a vast array of general and scholarly periodical articles, encyclopedias, reference materials, as well as the full text of The Boston Globe. All the Statewide Databases are available if you follow the link here. In addition to the Massachusetts Statewide Databases, the Boston Public Library […]
A.I. Revolution (DVD)
Engagingly narrated by journalist Miles O’Brien, this short documentary by Nova provides a brief introduction to and overview of artificial intelligence–some basic concepts, as well as various advantages and concerns. If you have been wanting to learn more about this technology that does and will affect all of us increasingly as it grows better and […]
Copa 71
This documentary, produced by superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams and Alex Morgan, tells the fascinating story of the first Women’s World Cup held in Mexico in 1971. You might be thinking “but I thought the first Women’s World Cup was held in 1991?” That’s because FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) denounced the 1971 […]
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a classic psychological horror novel that follows four strangers who come together to investigate Hill House, an eerie mansion with a sinister reputation. Led by Dr. Montague, a researcher of the paranormal, the group begins experiencing increasingly frightening supernatural events. The story focuses on Eleanor, a […]
Cozy Vibes!
With the arrival of the cold weather, it’s time to embrace the cozy side! We’ve got you covered with some cozy books, activities, and movies. Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Cozy list!