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May Displays Around the Library

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! On our nonfiction display, read about the diverse experiences within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through essays, memoirs, biographies, & more nonfiction. Plus, check out the fiction display “Mother, May I?” for stories about moms or our Staff Picks wall for ongoing recommendations. Nonfiction: AANHPI Heritage Month Fiction: […]

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“Leverage” (TV Show)

Leverage asks the question – “What if bad guys make the best good guys?”  In the first episode of Leverage we meet our crew: mastermind, thief, grifter, hacker, hitter.  This team, all the best in their fields, is assembled by a client to steal back his proprietary information.  Once the job is done, they intend […]

Special Collections

Preservation Month in Special Collections

Preservation Week is an annual event during the week of May Day that celebrates the care of collections and emergency preparedness for cultural heritage. While 2025 Preservation Week has passed (it was April 27-May 3), HPL Special Collections is always thinking about the preservation and protection of our collections. Since Preservation Week last year, we have […]

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Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine […]

Teens

Teens’ Top Ten Voting is Open!

Teens are now welcome to vote for their favorite book to make YALSA’s (Young Adult Library Services Association) Teen’s Top Ten list! The voting ballot can be found here.

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May Tech Class: Internet Basics

Session I: Wednesday, 5/14 | 2-3pm | Session II: Wednesday, 5/21 | 2-3pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]

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May Adult Events at HPL

5/1 | 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. 5/2 […]

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Database Highlight: Brainfuse VetNow

VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs. It includes help updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. VetNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Haverhill Public Library patrons may […]