3/1 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us! Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
No registration required.
3/1 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Watercolor Hour
Want to try watercoloring but don’t know where to start? Practice with our watercolor supplies to create your own designs of cards or prints at your own pace!
Led by HPL staff.
There will be two sessions of this program for adults: Saturday, March 1 OR Wednesday, March 5. Please only register for one session.
Register here for Watercolor Hour on March 1.
3/3 | 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.
3/4 | 10 AM-12 PM | Classic Matinees: Women in the Spotlight
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will be watching classics with great performances by leading ladies. Today we watch All About Eve (1950) starring Bette Davis.
No registration required.
3/4 | 7:00-8:00 PM | The Theft of Dignity: An Anti-Bullying Presentation with author Dennis Wise
Presented by young adult novelist Dennis Wise, The Theft of Dignity is an engaging in-person presentation that raises awareness of the challenges teens face with peer bullying.
Dennis draws on examples from popular culture—including movies, TV shows, and novels such as his own book, On Your Side. The goal is to encourage a more respectful community and offer solutions for those experiencing bullying.
This free presentation is open to teens, educators, parents, and any others who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges teens face with peer bullying in their everyday lives while also gaining practical tools to foster positive change.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Register here for the presentation on March 4.
3/5 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Watercolor Hour
Want to try watercoloring but don’t know where to start? Practice with our watercolor supplies to create your own designs of cards or prints at your own pace!
Led by HPL staff.
There will be two sessions of this program for adults: Saturday, March 1 OR Wednesday, March 5. Please only register for one session.
Register here for Watercolor Hour on March 5.
3/5 | 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!
3/6 | 5:00-7:00 PM | Special Collections Open House
If you have ever been curious about Special Collections at HPL, we welcome you to join us for our first quarterly open house! Drop by Special Collections on the 3rd Floor anytime between 5:00 – 7:00PM on March 6th to see what we’re all about.
Special Collections staff will be on hand to answer questions about using our collections, what we do, and how we can help you with your research projects for school, work, or just for fun! This is the first of a quarterly series to introduce the space to potential researchers.
Each open house includes a skill-building activity to help researchers get the most out of their time in Special Collections. This time we have a cursive puzzle to help you practice reading handwritten documents.
Location: Special Collections Department on the 3rd Floor
3/6 | 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.
3/7 | 10 AM-12:00 PM | Friday Flicks
During March, we are featuring time travel movies! Today we watch Back to the Future (1985). Rated PG.
No registration required.
3/8 | 2-4:15 PM | On Screen: It Ends With Us (2024)
It Ends With Us, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future. Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
3/10 | 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.
3/11 | 10 AM-12 PM | Classic Matinees: Women in the Spotlight
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will be watching classics with great performances by leading ladies. Today we watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.
No registration required.
3/11 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Socialists of Shoe City Film Screening & Book Signing
Haverhill public historian, E. Philip Brown, will be screening his new documentary film The Socialists of Shoe City: The Socialist Movement in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Mr. Brown will also be signing books that will be available for sale at the event.
Register here for the film screening & book signing on March 11.
3/12 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Build a LEGO Plant
Adults love building with LEGO bricks, too! Join us for an evening of LEGO fun. Participants will make & keep one of these mini plants. Participants may be asked to pick their mini plant by random draw.
Register here for Build a LEGO Plant on March 12.
3/12 | 7-8 PM | Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Unger
Bestselling author Lisa Unger will discuss her thriller, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10, in conversation with Tim Ehrenberg, creator of Tim Talks Books!
Register here for the Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Unger on March 12.
3/13 | 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.
3/14 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
During March, we are featuring time travel movies! Today we watch Tenet (2020). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
3/15 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us! Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
No registration required.
3/15 | 2-3 PM | Author Talk with Jolene Grace
Join us for an author talk with Jolene Grace! Books will be available for purchase.
About Out For Blood
In Out For Blood, Homicide Detective Temple Stone returns to the streets after narrowly escaping death. With three bullets to the chest and a grim prognosis, Temple knows he’s living on borrowed time. However, his premature return to duty is not by choice—Boston is under siege by a terrifying serial killer, and Temple is the only one who can stop the bloodshed.
The nightmare begins when the lifeless body of a young woman is found in the heart of the city, her blood drained and her face hidden behind a petrifying mask. The killer’s chilling warning—that there will be more victims—sends shockwaves through the city. As the body count rises and the city descends into chaos, Temple races against the clock, piecing together misleading clues in a complex and increasingly dangerous investigation.
This time, however, the stakes are higher than ever. As he delves deeper into the twisted mind of the killer, Temple’s health deteriorates, and he finds himself on the brink of death, confined to a hospital bed. With the minutes ticking away, Temple must rely on his sharp instincts and years of experience to unmask the killer and save Boston from further carnage. But will he have enough time to bring the murderer to justice, or will his final hours be spent in defeat as more innocent blood is spilled?
About Jolene
Jolene Grace knew from an early age that she wanted to become a writer. Her passion for storytelling began as a child, scribbling stories in journals, on scraps of paper, and even on the margins of her schoolbooks. Writing became an outlet for her imagination, a way to create worlds where bad guys got their just deserts, and the good guys always won.
Today, Jolene continues to craft thrilling narratives that lead her characters on heart-pounding journeys filled with suspense and unexpected twists. She takes pride in her ability to leave readers guessing until the very end, with each of her novels being a complex maze of clues and surprises.
When she’s not working on her next bestseller, Jolene co-hosts the popular true crime podcast, “The Crime Room.” On the show, she shares her unique perspective as a murder mystery novelist, delving into the psychology of criminal behavior, the intricacies of police investigations, and the dark corners of the human mind.
Register here for the Author Talk with Jolene Grace on March 15.
3/15 | 2-3:30 PM | Tech Class: Excel Basics
Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store, organize and modify data. In this class, you will learn the basics of Excel (such as inserting text, basic formulas, AutoFill and more) by creating a personal budget.
Register here for Tech Class: Excel Basics on March 15.
3/17 | 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.
3/17 | 6-7:30 PM | Papercrafting & Card Making
A card making and paper crafting class for beginners as well as those with stamping and papercrafting experience. We will be creating projects such as multi-layered cards, bookmarks and 3-D items, using several techniques including stamping, die cutting, and embossing.
Workshop led by Ruth Tinkham
Register here for Papercrafting on March 17.
3/18 | 10 AM-12 PM | Classic Matinees: Women in the Spotlight
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will be watching classics with great performances by leading ladies. Today we watch Mildred Pierce (1945) starring Joan Crawford.
No registration required.
3/19 | 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!
3/19 | 7-8 PM | Virtual Author Talk with Curtis Sittenfeld
Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld will discuss her beloved novel, Prep, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, as well as her new short stories collection, Show Don’t Tell, in conversation with bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin.
Register here for the Virtual Author Talk with Curtis Sittenfeld on March 19.
3/20 | 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.
3/21 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Flicks
During March, we are featuring time travel movies! Today we watch The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
3/22 | 10-11:30 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 March book will be Devotions by Mary Oliver.
No registration required.
3/22 | 1-4 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, potential future programs, or donated to local organizations.
HOW IT WORKS
Donations dates: March 16-22 during open hours. Day of event (3/22) collection ends at 3 PM.
Donation drop-off: up to two (2) bags accepted at Reference Desk. DO NOT leave donations in any other location inside or outside of the building.
Who can participate: Don’t have any supplies to donate? You are still welcome to attend! All participants can fill up to two (2) bags while supplies last; if you are seeking more items, you must wait until after 3 PM. After 3 PM, you can take as much as you like! Please bring reuseable bags to take items with you!
DONATION RULES
- Only art & craft supplies allowed. Suggested items: yarn, paper, paint, craft kits, pastels, markers, blank canvasses, fake flowers, paint brushes, stencils, and supplies for scrapbooks, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and embroidering.
- No tools/items that are broken/expired.
- All supplies must be clean and gently used.
- No dirty, moldy, or musty items, please!
- Items that are less than half full (example: paint, glue)
No registration required!
Please call us at (978) 373-1586 x608 with any questions.
*Haverhill Public Library cannot guarantee the condition of any items donated and attendees are selecting & using items at their own risk*
3/24 | 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.
3/25 | 10 AM-12 PM | Classic Matinees: Women in the Spotlight
To celebrate Women’s History Month will be watching classics with great performances by leading ladies. Today we watch The Women (1939) starring Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, and Joan Crawford.
No registration required.
3/25 | 6-7:30 PM | Tech Class: Excel Basics
Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store, organize and modify data. In this class, you will learn the basics of Excel (such as inserting text, basic formulas, AutoFill and more) by creating a personal budget.
Register here for Tech Class: Excel Basics on March 25.
3/25 | 6:30-7:30 PM |Virtual Presentation–Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing)
Join us for an online event with Dr. Emily Weinstein and Dr. Carrie James, co-founders of the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education and authors of the impactful book Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing). Emily and Carrie will join us to share surprising insights from their latest research about teens and technology (particularly social media and GenAI), as well as practical strategies for parents, educators, and other caring adults. Their research has long emphasized young people’s voices and diverse experiences, and they consider themselves critical optimists who are actively working toward a future where young people can thrive as they live with ever-changing technologies. This talk is perfect for parents and families of tweens and teens, other caregivers, educators, and anyone else working with youth from 12-18.
Register here for the virtual presentation on March 25.
3/26 | 6:30-7:30 PM | 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 next meeting will be 5/28)!
- Register as usual.
- Pick up and check out a copy of the cookbook from the Holds shelf.
- Reserve the recipe you’d like to cook by emailing programming@haverhillpl.org. Reserved recipes will be listed here.
- You can cook anything from the book except alcoholic recipes (beverages, etc.).
- Space is limited.
- We will provide plates, eating utensils, and napkins (feel free to bring as well). Please bring serving utensils.
- We cannot reheat or warm anything at the library.
Per Massachusetts state law we need to let you know that neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local public health agency. We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs does not contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Our March cookbook will be Cook As You Are, by Ruby Tandoh.
Register here for Cookbook Club on March 26.
3/27 | 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.
3/27 | 6-7:30 PM | 100 Years of Boston Comedy
Arts journalist Nick Zaino explores Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America for 100 years.
Fred Allen found inspiration at the Boston Public Library to start his vaudeville career. Bob and Ray started their radio run in Gloucester at WHDH. Rusty Warren and Tom Lehrer shocked crowds in song. Norm Crosby and Bill Dana played the swinging supper clubs. Jay Leno, Paula Poundstone, Steven Wright, Conan O’Brien, Bill Burr, Bo Burnham, Mike Birbiglia, Ziwe – all are part of the fabric of Boston comedy lore. Their history is a mirror of the history of American entertainment. This is a 1 hour presentation with time allotted afterward for a lively Q&A and discussion with Nick, where you can dive deeper into the fascinating history of Boston’s comedy legends.
About Nick
Nick Zaino is a veteran arts journalist who has covered comedy for The Boston Globe since 2001, and also written for The Los Angeles Times, WBUR’s ARTery blog, The Boston Phoenix, The Buffalo News, and other outlets. He is currently writing a book as a companion piece to the 100 Years of Boston Comedy presentation, and will launch Boston Comedy Radio, a streaming station dedicated to recorded comedy by Boston-related artists, in 2024.
No registration required.
3/28 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
During March, we are featuring time travel movies! Today we watch Needle in a Timestack (2021). Rated R.
No registration required.
3/29 | 1-2 PM | Guided Meditation
A guided mindfulness meditation for all levels. Perfect for beginners!
Class will include:
- A review of mindfulness meditation and its benefits.
- Focus on breath.
- Short practices of 5 to 10 minutes each of guided meditation.
Class is one hour long, and students are welcome to bring yoga mats or blankets to sit on.
Led by Wyatt Ward.
Register here for Guided Meditation on March 29.
3/31 | 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.