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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 […]

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Upcoming college prep programs

Are you thinking about attending college at some point? We have a variety of programs this month and next to help you prepare! With the exception of the Northern Essex info session, all programs will be held virtually. Empower & Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with IEP & 504 PlansThursday, January 15 […]

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January Adult Events at HPL

1/2 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks In January, we’re watching some of the Transformers movies!  Today we watch Transformers (2007). Rated PG-13. No registration required. 1/3 | 11 AM-12 PM | VIRTUAL Spanish Conversation Practice On 1/3, we are meeting virtually through Zoom! Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? […]

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Featured Digital Resource: GreenFILE

Are you looking to learn more about the impact humans have had on the environment? Explore GreenFILE by EBSCO! This database includes academic, general-interest, and government sources on a wide variety of environmental subjects. Users can limit results to peer-reviewed sources, full text works, or sources published within one of a number of date ranges. […]

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The Nightmare Before Kissmas

After a PR disaster, Coal Claus, Christmas prince and next in line to takeover as Santa, is called home to the North Pole to perform his holiday duties and rehab his image. His father also lets him know that he is to wed Iris, the Easter Princess and his childhood best friend. Word of this […]