7/1 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts! Instruction is not offered at this event but fellow attendees are always happy to offer advice when they can.
No registration needed. Drop in at any point during the 90-minute block!
7/6 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM.
No registration required.
7/7 | 5:30-8:30 | Play Mah Jongg
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month! Drop in anytime in the 3-hour block to play Mah Jongg! Limited supplies are provided, but you may bring your own!
No registration required.
7/8 | 6-7 PM | Fermented Pickles Info & Demo
At this class on food preservation, you will learn the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation via a demonstration of how to make a carrot (or other seasonal) fermented pickle. Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging related, will show you how to pickle what’s in season to make the most of your harvest and prevent food waste. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to be able to safely ferment practically anything! We will also touch on the benefits of lacto-fermented food and how adding these foods to our diets are a benefit to our overall health.
Register here for the info & demo session on July 8.
7/9 | 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.
No registration required.
7/10 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun
Due to the 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!
No registration required.
7/13 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM.
No registration required.
7/14 | 11 AM-12 PM | Tech Class: Learn How to Use Kanopy (Free Video Streaming Service)
Do you want to ditch paid streaming services? Learn how to use Kanopy, a video streaming service with access to over 30,000 films! And it’s FREE with your library card!
Library laptops will be provided for instruction, but you are welcome to bring your own laptop or phone as well.
A class is offered on 7/14 and 7/29. Please only register for and attend one session.
Led by HPL staff.
Register here for the tech class on July 14.
7/15 | 6:30-8 PM | Fiber Arts Group
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts! Instruction is not offered at this event but fellow attendees are always happy to offer advice when they can.
No registration needed. Drop in at any point during the 90-minute block!
7/17 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun
Due to the 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!
No registration required.
7/17 | 2-3:30 PM | Adult Craft: Make Your Own Felt Emotional Support Chicken
Make a felt emotional support chicken with HPL staff!
There will be two sessions of this program, one on 7/17 and the other on 7/25. Please only register for one session.
This program is for adults.
Register here for the craft on July 17.
7/18 | 2-3 PM | Plant Swap
Take a plant, leave a plant! Stop in anytime between 2-3 PM to get a new-to-you plant!
- Bring up to 3 indoor or outdoor plants.
- Plants must be rooted in soil or propagations starting to root.
- Plants must be healthy and free of pests.
- Please label the type of plant. Labels will be provided, if needed.
- Take as many plants with you as you bring to the swap (example: bring 3 plants, can take up to 3 plants).
- Take as many as you want after 3 PM!
Don’t have any plants to swap? You’re still welcome to pick one up.
No registration required.
7/20 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM.
No registration required.
7/20 | 7-8 PM | VIRTUAL The Black Experience of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich
We’re thrilled to welcome Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author, and Avid Reader to our virtual stage. She will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Gracia discusses ALL things history and all things on the origins of the United States even if it is uncomfortable because she believes that that is what leads to a better understanding of this Country and why some things are the way they are. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation!
Register here for the virtual program on July 20.
7/22 | 10 AM-12 PM | Tech Tuesday
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for tech help! No registration required; first come, first served. Bring your device with you if needed! Check in at the Reference Desk for 1-on-1 tech help with:
- Instruction on any of the library’s digital resources, such as: Libby (free eBooks & eAudiobooks), Kanopy (video streaming), and Freegal (music streaming)
- Basic smartphone & tablet help
- Basic computer & email support
No registration required.
7/22 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Cookbook Club
Join us for our cookbook club!
We’ll all cook a different recipe from one cookbook and then bring the dishes in to share and discuss, potluck-style, every OTHER 4th Wednesday of the month!
Our July cookbook will be How to Grill Everything by Mark Bittman. Please note, if you do not have a grill, feel free to get creative and cook a recipe from the book using a different method!
Learn more and register here for Cookbook Club on July 22.
7/23 | 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.
No registration required.
7/24 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun
Due to the 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!
No registration required.
7/25 | 2-3:30 PM | Adult Craft: Make Your Own Felt Emotional Support Chicken
Make a felt emotional support chicken with HPL staff!
There will be two sessions of this program, one on 7/17 and the other on 7/25. Please only register for one session.
This program is for adults.
Register here for the craft on July 25.
7/25 | 10-11 AM | HPL Read Anything Club
Join the HPL Read Anything Club!
This group of anyone 18 or older will feature books across the literary spectrum – whatever genre piques your interest!
We will meet the 4th Saturday of each month. No registration necessary – you can simply pick up a book (limited copies, first come, first served) on the holds shelf in the front of the library.
Our July book will be The Indian Card: Who Gets to be Native in America by Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz.
No registration required.
7/27 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM.
No registration required.
7/28 | 4-5 PM | Sewing Basics
Join us for another program in HPL’s Climate & Community Series!
Learn how to hand sew for free!
With basic sewing skills, you can practice sustainable habits by mending clothes or making art from materials you already have! Learn beginner skills like threading a needle, basic stitches, sewing buttons, mending fabric, and more. Bring any ongoing projects, or practice basic skills with the materials provided. Thread, needles, scissors, and scrap fabric will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. In this program, we’ll just focus on hand sewing rather than machine sewing.
Already an advanced sewist? Drop in to work on your own projects in company, or share your skills!
No registration required.
7/29 | 2-3 PM | Tech Class: Learn How to Use Kanopy (Free Video Streaming Service)
Do you want to ditch paid streaming services? Learn how to use Kanopy, a video streaming service with access to over 30,000 films! And it’s FREE with your library card!
Library laptops will be provided for instruction, but you are welcome to bring your own laptop or phone as well.
A class is offered on 7/14 and 7/29. Please only register for and attend one session.
Led by HPL staff.
Register here for the tech class on July 29.
7/31 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Fun
Due to the 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!
No registration required.