July 15 at 2pmAges 11-18 Paint along with Pop up Art School to create a colorful fox painting. The instructor takes you through the process step-by-step, so you’ll end the class with something you’ll be proud to hang in your home, or give as a gift! Kits will be available to pick up at the […]
June 21st at 3pm Teens ages 11-18 can celebrate Pride with a picnic on the library lawn! We’ll enjoy snacks, chat about LGBTQ books, and play some games! Contact Teen Services Librarian, Rachel, at 978-373-1586 x650 or rgagnon@haverhillpl.org with any questions.
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The month of June has been recognized as Caribbean-American Heritage Month since President George W. Bush made the proclamation in 2006. Ever since, each year the President makes a proclamation declaring June as Caribbean-American Heritage month. You can read President Biden’s proclamation here. Visit this site to learn more about this celebration and Caribbean Heritage. […]
Pride is a time to celebrate, but it might also be a difficult time for teens and young adults that are struggling with acceptance, figuring out their identity, or are not out yet. Listed below are some helpful websites and book titles. Websites: Nonfiction Books Click on the images to request the title through our […]
Wednesday, June 16 at 3:30 via Zoom Celebrate PRIDE by playing some BINGO! We’ll play over Zoom and there will be prizes for winners! Register to be sent the Zoom link and Bingo card. If you cannot print the Bingo card at home please email rgagnon@haverhillpl.org and the Teen Librarian will print one for you […]
June is Pride Month – celebrate with these books featuring a wide array of LGBTQ+ characters! Click on the image to request the book! Check out the website Queer Books for Teens for even more recommendations!
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is hosting their annual teen video challenge again this year! Open to teens ages 13-18, the goal is to make a 60 sec video interpreting this year’s theme of ‘Tails and Tales’ and promote libraries and reading. 5 national winners will be chosen and will receive $200! Videos can […]
Each year, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness and educate people on how mental health affects others. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health condition each year. Resources: NAMI NAMI Massachusetts YouForward […]
A dark retelling of Peter Pan, Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas follows 18 year old Wendy Darling who is suddenly reliving a trauma that happened five years ago. When she was 12, Wendy and her brothers John and Michael went missing. Wendy was found alone in the woods 6 months later, but […]
