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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Registration is not required, but please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Drop in for a little while or the whole 2 hours!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/1 & 5/8 | 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 May 1, and session 2 is on May 8. Both sessions will take place in the Milhendler Room. Registering here will sign you up for both sessions.
Register here both sessions of Internet Basics on May 1 & 8.
5/2 | 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.
5/3 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Teens & Adults
Craft and chat at the final Collage Club of the season! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own. This program may start back up on Sundays in Fall 2026.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/4 | 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.
5/4 | 7-8 PM | VIRTUAL Relax, Reflect, and Recharge: A Stress Relief Workshop
Unwind and release tension with guided relaxation techniques. Through reflective journaling, gentle movement, breathing exercises, and meditation this workshop is the perfect opportunity allowing you to center yourself and find a sense of peace and balance. The knowledge and tools you acquire here will also serve you well in your day-to-day life.
Open to teens and adults! Led by Amy Rutledge.
Register here for the virtual stress relief workshop on May 4.
5/5 | 5:30-8:30 | Play Mah Jongg
Drop in anytime in the 3-hour block to play Mah Jongg! Limited supplies are provided, but you may bring your own!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/6 | 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!
5/8 | 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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Registration is not required, but please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Drop in for a little while or the whole 2 hours!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/9 | 10:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL Ticks & Tick-Borne Threats
Learn all about the biology of ticks and the growing threat of tick-borne diseases. Led by Dr. Stephen Rich, a UMass Microbiology professor and director of the Laboratory of Medical Zoology. He is also principal owner of Medzu Inc., which provides the TickReport testing service.
Register here for the virtual tick presesntation on May 9.
5/9 | 2-3:30 PM | Adult Craft: Paper Mache Bird
This month we will be making a paper mache bird that you can decorate!
Please sign up for and attend one session: 5/9 or 5/26.
Register here for the adult craft on May 9.
5/11 | 11 AM-12 PM | VIRTUAL Printing Created America
Please note that this is a podcast-style program with no video.
The newspapers and pamphlets of the American Revolution allowed a handful of people to convince 2 million colonists to challenge the most powerful nation on earth. Hear the story of America like you have never heard it, with Frank Romano of the Museum of Printing!
Register here for the virtual program on May 11.
5/11 | 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.
5/13 | 6-7 PM | Revolutionary Haverhill
Join us for an educational presentation about Haverhill’s role in the American Revolution!
Presented by Tom Spitalere.
Register here for Revolutionary Haverhill on May 13.
5/14 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 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.
5/15 | 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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Registration is not required, but please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Drop in for a little while or the whole 2 hours!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/16 | 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.
5/16 | 2-3 PM | Craft Supply Swap
Are you looking to start a new craft but don’t want to spend money on all the supplies you need? Did you buy a bunch of craft supplies you never used? Or maybe it’s just time for you to clean out your craft closet! Whatever your crafting needs, join us for our Craft Supply Swap!
Help us divert usable craft supplies from landfills and make crafting more accessible to our community! Any remaining items may be used for library programs or donated locally.
Visit our Events page for all the details and requirements!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/18 | 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.
5/19 | 6-7:30 PM | Watercolor wih Pixie Yates
Pwogram sa a se pou granmoun ki gen 18 an oswa plis
Pixie Yates will teach you how to paint lilacs in watercolor!
Register here for the watercolor class on May 19.
5/20 | 1-2 PM | Cholesterol Management: Beyond the Numbers
Knowing your cholesterol numbers is important to maintaining optimal health, but do you really understand what the numbers mean? Please join us for this informative review where we will discuss what cholesterol is, how it impacts our health, the important role cholesterol has in helping our bodies function properly, and the steps you can take in lowering your cholesterol numbers and improving your overall cardiovascular wellness.
Presented and sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/20 | 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!
5/21 | 2-3 PM | VIRTUAL Tour of The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art, located in midtown Manhattan, is one of the most influential art museums in the world. Discover its fascinating origins, founded through the vision and determination of Abigail A. Rockefeller, and see how the Rockefeller family shaped the modern art world today. Visit some of the most famous and spectacular masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Matisse. Led by Marisa, founder of Museums With Marisa, a professional museum educator, Egyptologist and former archaeologist, and current private docent and art lecturer.
Register here for the virtual tour on May 21.
5/22 | 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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Registration is not required, but please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Drop in for a little while or the whole 2 hours!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/26 | 6-7:30 PM | Adult Craft: Paper Mache Bird
This month we will be making a paper mache bird that you can decorate!
Please sign up for and attend one session: 5/9 or 5/26.
Register here for the adult craft on May 26.
5/27 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Cookbook Club
Join nou pou klib liv kwit manje nou an!
Nou tout pral kwit yon resèt diferan nan yon liv resèt, epi apre sa, nou pral pote plat yo pou nou pataje epi diskite, tankou yon repa pataje, chak LÒT 4èm mèkredi nan mwa a!
Our May cookbook will be “Something From Nothing” by Alison Roman.
Learn more and register here for Cookbook Club on May 27.
5/28 | 11 AM-12 PM | Birdwatching Basics
Join us for another program in HPL’s Climate & Community Series!
What is the fastest growing outdoor activity in America? It’s birding! In the next 50 years, birding will grow at a faster rate than the U.S. population. During this workshop by Mass Audubon, we’ll discuss birdwatching basics, how to choose the right binoculars, and what to look for in a field guide.
Register here for Birdwatching Basics on May 28.
5/28 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Adult Game Night
Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 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.
5/29 | 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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Registration is not required, but please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Drop in for a little while or the whole 2 hours!
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/30 | 10-11 AM | HPL Read Anything Club
*Please note that this program will meet on the fifth Saturday this month, as HPL will be closed on the prior weekend.
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 May book will be “Things You Save in a Fire” by Katherine Center.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.
5/30 | 2-4:30 PM | Queer Stories: Learn About LGBTQ+ History
Join author Sarah Prager as she shares fascinating stories form LGBTQ+ history you’ve never heard before.
Before and after the talk, enjoy activities and time to connect with the Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill Pride Collective, Buttonwoods Museum, Creative Haverhill, and Good and Golden Books.
Before we hear from Sarah, Haverhill Pride Collective wants to hear from YOU.
If you are interested, share a piece of your own LGBTQ+ history: a memory, a person, a moment that mattered. Submissions received by May 27 will be showcased at the event as part of a community story collection. This project is coordinated by Haverhill Pride Collective. Submission link coming soon!
Queer Stories guests are welcome to enter City Hall through the side and rear entrances. Please note that the main front entrance will be closed for this event. Accessible access is available via the Main Street parking lot along the Main Street side of the building.
Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa.