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November Adult Events at HPL

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Check out these adult events happening in November!

11/1 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks

This month we are featuring all Kanopy films to highlight National Native American Heritage month! Today we watch Gather (2020). 

11/2 | 11am-12pm | 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, 11am-12pm.

No registration required. 

11/2 | 1-2pm | 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 November 2nd.

11/4 | 6-7:30pm | 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. 

11/6 | 12-1pm | Fit N Trim (Advanced)

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 12-1 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Advanced class: For those who are comfortable with exercise classes and following along with an instructor.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/6 | 1-2pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 1-2 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Beginner class: For folks who aren’t yet comfortable with an exercise class or who might need accommodations or a slower pace.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/6 | 6:30-8pm | Fiber Arts Group

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project and work on it in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts. 

11/7 | 5:30-8:30pm | 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. 

11/8 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks

This month we are featuring all Kanopy films to highlight National Native American Heritage month! Today we watch Our Spirits Don’t Speak English: Indian Boarding School (2008). 

11/9 | 10am-12pm | Drop In 1-on-1 Tech Help

The Haverhill Public Library is offering drop in tech help! 

Do you need some basic tech help? Maybe you want to learn more about checking out e-books or e-audiobooks from the library? We will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks). Please bring your device with you if needed! 

Led by HPL staff.

No registration required.

11/9 | 2-4pm | On Screen: Twisters

Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.

Rated PG-13

11/12 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: Give Thanks

Tuesday mornings in November join us for classics about Thanksgiving and other family holidays! Today we watch Home for the Holidays (1995) starring Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr.

11/13 | 12-1pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 12-1 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Advanced class: For those who are comfortable with exercise classes and following along with an instructor.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/13 | 1-2pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 1-2 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Beginner class: For folks who aren’t yet comfortable with an exercise class or who might need accommodations or a slower pace.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/13 | 2-3pm | Author Talk: “Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction” (VIRTUAL)

We’re so happy to be chatting with author Jerry Brotton on his book, “Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction” (released on Nov 5th – it’s also a book birthday!). As we head into the busy holiday travels, don’t you wonder about where you are going and why? How did the four directions – North, South, East, and West become a thing? Whether you are directionally challenged or savvy, this program is for you! Jerry will be answering these and so many other directional questions. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

Register here for Author Talk: Four Points of the Compass on November 13th.

11/13 | 6-7:30pm | Crystal Healing for Beginners

Join Leeza Masia for a workshop all about how to incorporate the healing energies of the crystal kingdom into your life.

Register here for Crystal Healing on November 13th.

11/14 | 9:30-10:30 | Gentle Flow Yoga

This slow and thoughtful practice at room temperature will include yogic breathing, meditation, standing, seated, supine and balancing postures, ending with a deep relaxation. This is a safe practice to help increase flexibility. Options will be offered to help you personalize the practice to support your health and well-being. All levels welcomed, no experience necessary. A yoga mat is required and if you have any props (yoga blocks, towel), feel free to bring them.

*This program involves some physical activity that could result in injury and by participating in this program you are acknowledging these risks and releasing HPL from liability.*

Register here for Gentle Flow Yoga on November 14th.

11/14 | 2:30-3:30pm | Learn to Play Ukulele

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.

Please note– if you have your own ukulele, please feel free to drop in! No registration required. 

24 ukuleles will be provided for those without instruments and registration is required to reserve an instrument.

Register here for Learn to Play Ukulele on November 14th.

11/14 | 5:30-8:30pm | 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. 

11/15 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks

This month we are featuring all Kanopy films to highlight National Native American Heritage month! Today we watch On a Knife Edge (2017). 

11/15 | 2-3pm | Make Your Own Velvet Pumpkin

Make a velvet pumpkin with HPL staff!

There will be two sessions of this program, one on 11/15, and the other on 11/23. Please only register for one session.

Register here for Make Your Own Velvet Pumpkin on November 15th.

11/16 | 11am-12pm | 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, 11am-12pm.

No registration required. 

11/18 | 10am-12pm | Drop In 1-on-1 Tech Help

The Haverhill Public Library is offering drop in tech help! 

Do you need some basic tech help? Maybe you want to learn more about checking out e-books or e-audiobooks from the library? We will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks). Please bring your device with you if needed! 

Led by HPL staff.

No registration required.

11/18 | 6-7:30pm | 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. 

11/18 | 6-7:30pm | Papercrafting and 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 and Card Making on November 18th.

11/19 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: Give Thanks

Tuesday mornings in November join us for classics about Thanksgiving and other family holidays! Today we watch The Holdovers (2023) starring Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Rated R

11/20 | 12-1pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 12-1 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Advanced class: For those who are comfortable with exercise classes and following along with an instructor.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

11/20 | 1-2pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 1-2 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Beginner class: For folks who aren’t yet comfortable with an exercise class or who might need accommodations or a slower pace.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/20 | 6-7pm | Gentle Flow Yoga

This slow and thoughtful practice at room temperature will include yogic breathing, meditation, standing, seated, supine and balancing postures, ending with a deep relaxation. This is a safe practice to help increase flexibility. Options will be offered to help you personalize the practice to support your health and well-being. All levels welcomed, no experience necessary. A yoga mat is required and if you have any props (yoga blocks, towel), feel free to bring them.

*This program involves some physical activity that could result in injury and by participating in this program you are acknowledging these risks and releasing HPL from liability.*

Register here for Gentle Flow Yoga on November 20th.

11/20 | 6:30-8pm | Fiber Arts Group

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project and work on it in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts. 

11/21 | 5:30-8:30pm | 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. 

11/22 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks

Join us Friday mornings for a movie! This month we are featuring all Kanopy films to highlight National Native American Heritage month! Today we watch The Medicine Game (2013).

11/23 | 10-11am | 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 November book will be Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

11/23 | 2-3pm | Make Your Own Velvet Pumpkin

Make a velvet pumpkin with HPL staff!

There will be two sessions of this program, one on 11/15, and the other on 11/23. Please only register for one session.

Register here for Make Your Own Velvet Pumpkin on November 23rd.

11/25 | 6-7:30pm | 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. 

11/25 | 7-8pm | Author Talk: “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” (VIRTUAL)

This is the perfect conversation to gain more insight into the resilience and battle for self-sovereignty of Native Peoples in the region we now call North America. We are joined by Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” – ‘An essential American history’ (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.

Register here for Author Talk: Native Nations on November 25th.

11/26 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: Give Thanks

Tuesday mornings in November join us for classics about Thanksgiving and other family holidays! Today we watch Addams Family Values (1993) starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia.

11/27 | 12-1pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 12-1 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Advanced class: For those who are comfortable with exercise classes and following along with an instructor.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.

11/27 | 1-2pm | Fit N Trim

Come join us for a new adult fitness class called Fit N Trim! You can improve your balance, strength and flexibility in this class.

Wednesdays, September 4th through December 18th from 1-2 with instructor Sandra Bernat.

Adding weight training 1-2x a week will improve your balance, develop stronger bones and improve mobility and endurance so that you can walk/stand longer. Weight training will preserve and enhance muscle mass and reduce the involuntary loss of muscle that occurs as we age.

Beginner class: For folks who aren’t yet comfortable with an exercise class or who might need accommodations or a slower pace.

Sponsored by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.

No registration required.