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--Adult Events

May Adult Events at HPL

5/1 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun Due to the upcoming renovation, Friday Flicks in the Auditorium is paused until further notice! Instead, join us for Friday Fun in the Milhendler Room! Same time (10 AM – 12 PM), but different activities! Drop in weekly for crafts, games, and other fun activities for adults […]

--Adult Events General

May Tech Class: Internet Basics

Session I: Friday, 5/1 | 2-3pm | Session II: Friday, 5/8 | 2-3pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]

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Featured Digital Resource: Freegal Music+

Your Go-To Music Site! Download the app or use your computer to access over 20 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free! Freegal Music+ is a free music service which offers download or streaming access to more than 20 million […]

Special Collections

Special Collections CLOSED

Special Collections closed on May 1, 2026, for the first phase of the Haverhill Public Library renovation project. We expect to remain closed for at least 4-6 months.* Phase 1 is addressing the Third Floor, which houses Special Collections, Special Collections’ closed storage areas, and staff areas. Neither patrons nor staff will be able to […]

--Staff Picks

The Jellyfish by Boum

The Jellyfish by Boum (Samantha Leriche-Gionet) is a graphic novel that follows main character Odette’s journey through vision loss. The story begins with Odette visiting an optometrist because of a small jellyfish in their eye. Over time, the situation intensifies, and it begins to impact Odette’s life in various ways. Boum provides a sensitive portrayal […]

--Booklists

Books to Read if You Like “The Pitt”

Do you love watching The Pitt from HBO Max? Check out these nonfiction books about working in Emergency Departments and the healthcare system. For full descriptions and a direct link to the items in our catalog, explore this booklist.

--Booklists

April Booklist: National Arab American Heritage Month 2026

Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month this year by enjoying one of our titles featuring or by an Arab American! “We have to be a nation of compassion and some sort of humanity when it comes to the treatment of other human beings.” – Rashida Tlaib Page 1, Row 1 Titles: And She Could Be […]

--Staff Picks

Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze

I was introduced to the comedian Nate Bargatze via Saturday Night Live and his Netflix appearances. As a fan, I was excited to check out his book. I borrowed the book through Libby to hear him read the book like hearing one of his specials. It helps make the story feel personal when the celebrity author reads it. […]

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April Displays Around the Library

April is National Poetry Month Stop by the first floor and see our April displays! At our non-fiction display, grab a poetry book to celebrate National Poetry Month, or put a hold on a title below. “Up our long river-valley, for days, have not ceasedThe wail and the shriek of the bitter northeast…O soul of […]

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April Tech Class: Word Basics

Friday, April 10, 2:00-3:00 PM OR Wednesday, April 29, 6:00-7:00 PM Join us to learn the basics of using Microsoft Word!  This is a great class if you want to learn about a word processing program for typing letters, resumes, papers, and more.  Plus, Microsoft Word is available on the library’s public computers! It’s FREE to […]