2/1 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Teens & Adults
Vin jwenn nou premye dimanch chak mwa a pou Klib Kolèj la! Pase apremidi otòn ak ivè sa a ap fè brikolaj epi pale! Tout materyèl yo disponib, men ou lib pou pote pa ou.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Èske ou ta renmen pratike angle ou ak moun ki pale natif natal nan yon anviwònman dekontrakte ak enfòmèl? Join nou pou yon chat amikal–Lendi aswè a 6 PM.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/3 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some of the best love stories. Today we watch Dirty Dancing (1987) starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/3| 6-7 PM | VIRTUAL Scholarships, Grants, and Loans: Funding the Path to Higher Education
Nan atelye vityèl sa a, fanmi yo pral:
- Dekouvri estrateji ki pwouve efikasite yo pou diminye pri inivèsite anpil.
- Aprann metòd ki pa twò koni pou ekonomize, prete lajan, ak jere byen
- Jwenn konesans privilégié sou bous detid, sibvansyon ak prè
- Pran konsèy pratik sou planifikasyon finansye pou fè inivèsite a aksesib epi abòdab.
Prezante pa Ekip Planifikasyon Kolèj mwen an.
Register here for the virtual program on February 3.
2/3| 6-8 PM | Chess Club
Èske w ap chache defi yon moun nan yon jwèt Echèk? Pase nan Klib Echèk nou an chak mwa! Tout laj akeyi! Nou pral gen kèk jwèt ki disponib pou itilize, men nou rekòmande pou w pote pa w si w kapab!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/4 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Rele tout atis fibre! Pote pwojè ou kounye a (yo) nan trikote, kwochèt, asanblaj men, koud men, ak brode, oswa nenpòt lòt bagay, pou travay sou nan konpayi an nan lòt amater fib atizay! Yo pa ofri ansèyman nan evènman sa a men patisipan parèy yo toujou kontan ofri konsèy lè yo kapab.
Pa gen enskripsyon ki nesesè. Depoze nan nenpòt ki pwen pandan blòk la 90 minit!
2/5 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at the 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.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/6 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
In February, we’re watching biopics about Black musicians! Today we watch Respect (2021). Rated PG-13.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/6 & 2/13 | Both at 2-3 PM | Internet Basics I & II
Pou moun ki pa janm manyen yon òdinatè oswa ki gen ladrès sourit limite, klas sa a pral prezante Basics yo nan gen yon òdinatè, sourit ak klavye. Nou pral eksplore tou ki jan yo jwenn enfòmasyon sou entènèt epi devlope ladrès Navigasyon entènèt.
This is a two-part program. Session 1 is on February 6, and session 2 is on February 13. Both sessions will take place in the computer lab on the second floor of the library. Registering here will sign you up for both sessions.
Register here for both sessions of Internet Basics on February 6 & 13.
2/7 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Èske w ap chèche amelyore konvèsasyon panyòl ou nan yon anviwònman ki bay sipò ak zanmitay? Rejwenn nou 1ye ak 3yèm samdi chak mwa soti 11 AM-12 PM.
Vin pratike panyòl ou epi aprann kèk vokabil!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/7 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Twitch Talk with ThatNerdViolet
Join local Twitch streamer ThatNerdViolet to learn about the basics of streaming, how she got started as a streamer, what an average stream looks like, and how you might go about launching a Twitch channel of your own. She’ll talk about building a friendly, cozy community, followed by a robust Q&A period.
About our presenter: ThatNerdViolet (she/her) is a video game streamer on Twitch. She is a full-time comfy-variety streamer who is not very good at games but loves them anyway! Some of her faves include The Sims, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Infinity Nikki, farming and simulator games, and more! She describes her community as “a cozy, chaotic, comedic bunch that would love to have you join us”; they prioritize chat over gameplay so if you are looking for interactions, this is the channel for you! Find her at: https://www.twitch.tv/thatnerdviolet
Ages 13+
Register here for the presentation on February 7.
2/8 | 1:30-2:30 PM | Mat Pilates
Kirye de Pilates sou matla?
Vin jwenn Ngoc Tran pou yon klas entwodiksyon espesyal epi dekouvri sa Pilates sou tapi ye! Kit ou fèk kòmanse ak Pilates oswa ou vle rekonekte ak pratik ou a, sa a se yon espas akeyan pou eksplore mouvman, respirasyon ak fòs. Pilates sou tapi se yon egzèsis ki pa twò chaje, ki konstwi fòs, fleksibilite ak konsyans kò a — tout sa lè w sèvi ak yon tapi ak pwòp pwa kò w sèlman.
Sa pou atann nan klas la:
-Yon ti chofe
-Yon seri egzèsis atè ki vize diferan gwoup misk
-Yon kalme avèk etannman ak respirasyon
***Tanpri pote pwòp tapi ou!
Register here for Mat Pilates on February 8.
2/9 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Èske ou ta renmen pratike angle ou ak moun ki pale natif natal nan yon anviwònman dekontrakte ak enfòmèl? Join nou pou yon chat amikal–Lendi aswè a 6 PM.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/10 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some of the best love stories. Today we watch Casablanca (1942) starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/11 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Learn to Play Ukulele (Adults)
Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Led by Julie Stepanek.
Register here for the ukulele class on February 11.
2/12 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at the 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.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/13 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
In February, we’re watching biopics about Black musicians! Today we watch I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022). Rated PG-13.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/14 | 2-4 PM | On Screen: Tron: Ares (2025)
A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Directed by Joachim Rønning, and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Rated PG-13.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/14 | 2-3 PM | Adult Craft: Glass Etching
We will be etching glass using stencils to create a beautiful vase or candle holder!
Can’t make this date? There will be a second session Tuesday, February 24th at 6 PM (please only register for one session). Led by HPL Staff.
Register here for the craft class on February 14.
2/17 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some of the best love stories. Today we watch The Notebook (2004) starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/18 | 6-7 PM | Hip Hop Popular Culture: Where’s the Beef? Kendrick Lamar and Drake
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been involved in a public feud, with each artist making accusations against each other and releasing diss tracks. The feud escalated after Lamar’s verse on the song entitled “Like That”. Using research questions, this lecture will be educational, entertaining, and will ask students to critically examine youth popular culture.
What are the social and historical contexts that shaped the development of early hip hop? What specific events or issues typically trigger hip hop feuds, and are these disagreements related to personal conflicts or larger cultural issues? What societal factors and personal dynamics contribute to the escalation of conflict between hip hop artists?
About the Instructor:
Rondae Drafts is the Executive Director of MUSIC Dance.edu and an Adjunct Professor at Mount Wachusetts Community College. Rondae is a Ph.D, and researching hip-hop’s cultural impact. She is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, who graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication, she later moved to Massachusetts and received a Masters Degree in Education from Cambridge College.
This lecture has been brought to you by a grant by the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Register here for the lecture on February 18.
2/18 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Rele tout atis fibre! Pote pwojè ou kounye a (yo) nan trikote, kwochèt, asanblaj men, koud men, ak brode, oswa nenpòt lòt bagay, pou travay sou nan konpayi an nan lòt amater fib atizay! Yo pa ofri ansèyman nan evènman sa a men patisipan parèy yo toujou kontan ofri konsèy lè yo kapab.
Pa gen enskripsyon ki nesesè. Depoze nan nenpòt ki pwen pandan blòk la 90 minit!
2/19 | 1-2 PM | How to Recognize a Medical Emergency
Knowing how to recognize an emergency can potentially help save a life. It can be an acute injury or sudden onset of an illness that needs immediate attention to prevent serious impairment or loss of life. In this informative seminar, we will review common medical emergency situations and appropriate actions you might take. This seminar is not to be missed! The life you save may be your own!
Presented and sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.
No registration needed.
2/19 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at the 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.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/20 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
In February, we’re watching biopics about Black musicians! Today we watch Get On Up (2014). Rated PG-13.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/21 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Èske w ap chèche amelyore konvèsasyon panyòl ou nan yon anviwònman ki bay sipò ak zanmitay? Rejwenn nou 1ye ak 3yèm samdi chak mwa soti 11 AM-12 PM.
Vin pratike panyòl ou epi aprann kèk vokabil!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/21 | 2-3 PM | Haverhill Reads: Author Talk with January Gill O’Neil
Konsènan Haverhill Reads
Chak ane Bibliyotèk Piblik Haverhill chwazi yon liv pou yon lekti nan tout kominote a!
Join us for an afternoon with author January Gill O’Neil! She will talk about her poetry collection Glitter Road. The talk will be followed by a book signing. Five people will receive a free copy of the book! The winners will be selected from a random drawing of those registered to attend, and you must be present to win.
Copies of Glitter Road will be available wherever books are sold. You can also borrow a copy of the book from the library.
About January
January Gill O’Neil is a professor at Salem State University and the author of Glitter Road (2024), Rewilding (2018), Misery Islands (2014), and Underlife (2009), all published by CavanKerry Press. Glitter Road won the 2024 Poetry by the Sea Best Book Award and the Julia Ward Howe Prize, and is a finalist for multiple awards including the Massachusetts Book Award. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Poetry, The Nation, and American Poetry Review. She served as executive director of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival (2012–2018) and was the 2019–2020 John and Renée Grisham Writer in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. O’Neil chairs the AWP Board of Directors and teaches graduate poetry writing in the summer program at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English.
Learn more about January on her website.
Register here for Haverhill Reads on February 21.
2/23 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Èske ou ta renmen pratike angle ou ak moun ki pale natif natal nan yon anviwònman dekontrakte ak enfòmèl? Join nou pou yon chat amikal–Lendi aswè a 6 PM.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/24 | 10 AM – 12:15 PM | Classic Matinees
Join us in watching some of the best love stories. Today we watch Ghost (1990) starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/24 | 6-7 PM | Adult Craft: Glass Etching
We will be etching glass using stencils to create a beautiful vase or candle holder!
Can’t make this date? There will be a second session Saturday, February 14th at 2 PM (please only register for one session). Led by HPL Staff.
Register here for the craft class on February 24.
2/26 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us Thursdays for a night of board games at the 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.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/27 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
In February, we’re watching biopics about Black musicians! Today we are watching Ray (2004). Rated PG-13.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
2/28 | 10-11 AM | HPL Read Anything Club
Antre nan HPL Read Anything Club la!
Gwoup sa a nan nenpòt moun ki gen 18 oswa pi gran pral prezante liv atravè spectre an literè - kèlkeswa sa genre piques enterè ou!
Nou pwal rankontre 4yèm Samdi chak mwa. Pa gen enskripsyon ki nesesè - ou ka tou senpleman ranmase yon liv (kopi limite, premye vini, premye sèvi) sou etajè a kenbe nan devan bibliyotèk la.
Our February book will be Blackouts by Justin Torres.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.