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Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine […]

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May Tech Class: Internet Basics

Session I: Wednesday, 5/14 | 2-3pm | Session II: Wednesday, 5/21 | 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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May Adult Events at HPL

5/1 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at Haverhill Public Library! Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games! All experience levels are welcome.  No registration required. 5/2 […]

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Database Highlight: Brainfuse VetNow

VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs. It includes help updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. VetNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Haverhill Public Library patrons may […]

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April Booklist: Jazz Appreciation Month 2025

April is Jazz Appreciation Month! We’ve curated a list of classic jazz albums to begin listening to, or to revisit. You can explore this and other booklists on our Booklists page! Albums shown: Somethin’ Else, Cannonball Adderley Chet Baker Sings, Chet Baker Journey in Satchidananda, Alice Coltrane Yardbird Suite, Charlie Parker Ella: The Lost Berlin […]

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Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

You may know author John Green from popular YA books like Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down, or his more recent adult nonfiction book The Anthropocene Reviewed. Now, in his 2025 release Everything is Tuberculosis, John Green writes about an infectious disease–a disease that is curable, yet […]

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April Displays Around the Library

Having trouble finding what to read during these rainy days? Come find some inspiration with our April book displays! It’s National Poetry Month, so discover a new poet with our Non-fiction display, where you will find books by poets such as Joy Harjo, Allen Ginsburg, Margaret Atwood, and Haverhill native John Greenleaf Whittier! And be […]

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“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

Katniss Everdeen remembers what her father taught her. Hunt, hide, and don’t get caught. She’s been caring for her small family ever since he died in a mining accident and her mother fell into a catatonic depression. But no district child in Panem can hide from the Reaping, and this year her little sister Prim […]

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April Tech Class: Drop In 1-on-1 Tech Help

Wednesday, April 2, 6:00-7:30 PM & Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Need basic tech help? Ask at the Reference Desk for help with: No registration required; first come, first served basis. Bring your device with you if needed! Drop in anytime during the times listed. Led by HPL staff.