9/2 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School
Join us in watching some classics celebrating getting back to school. Today is Footloose (1984) starring Kevin Bacon and Chris Penn.
No registration required.
9/2 | 6-7 PM | Chess Club
Are you looking to challenge someone in a game of Chess? Drop by our monthly Chess Club! All ages welcome! We will have a few sets available for use, but we recommend bringing your own if you are able!
No registration required.
9/3 | 9:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Career Story (“Tell Me A Bit About Yourself”)
This week’s topic (September 3) is Career Story! The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Learn more and register here for the virtual program on September 3.
9/3 | 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!
9/4 | 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.
9/5 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Friday Flicks
Join us for movies in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)! Today we watch Frida (2002). Rated R.
No registration required.
9/6 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab!
No registration required.
9/8 | 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.
9/9 | 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 the tech class on September 9.
9/10 | 6-7 PM | Climate Impacts & Solutions with Mass Audubon
Join us for the first program in HPL’s Climate & Community Series!
Take a look at the effects of climate change in your own neighborhood and what actions you can take individually and collectively to mitigate them.
Register here for the climate & community program on September 10.
9/11 | 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.
9/12 | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Friday Flicks
Join us for movies in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)! Today we watch In the Heights (2021). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
9/12 | 2-3 PM | DIY Stickers & Magnets
This program for adults is led by HPL staff.
Use an array of materials to make cool stickers & magnets for yourself or as gifts! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to use. Please only register for one session.
Register here for the craft on September 12.
9/13 | 2-4:15 PM | On Screen: Novocaine (2025)
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Directed by Ryan Coogler. Also starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
Rated R.
No registration required.
9/15 | 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.
9/15 | 7-8 PM | VIRTUAL Talk with Romantasy Author Alysha Rameera
We are so excited to be in conversation with debut author, Alysha Rameera! Her new book, Her Soul for a Crown, sounds absolutely fascinating and unique – an epic, slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajas—even sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of all—the Blood Yakka, Reeri. We hope you can join us to cheer on Alysha and learn about her book and the inspiration behind it.
Learn more and register here for the virtual program on September 15.
9/16 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School
Join us in watching some classics celebrating getting back to school. Today is School Ties (1992) starring Brendan Fraser and Matt Damon.
No registration required.
9/16 | 6-7:30 PM | Watercolor Class with Pixie Yates
This program is for adults ages 18+
If you’re looking to learn a new skill or expand your watercolor painting practice and meet new friends, come to Pixie’s watercolor class! Pixie is a local artist who will teach you how to create fun sunflowers on paper using watercolors. There will be templates for beginners to use. Take home a watercolor painting perfect for a gift, or pop it into a frame to welcome September!
Register here for the watercolor class on September 16.
9/17 | 9:30-11:30 AM | VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — LinkedIn (“Professional Connecting”)
This week’s topic (September 17) is Mastermind! The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Learn more and register here for the virtual program on September 17.
9/17 | 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!
9/17 | 6:30-7:30 PM | VIRTUAL Paying for College: What’s Changing and What You Can Do
This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts. Actionable strategies to reduce costs and make informed decisions based on each college’s financial aid formulas will be shared. Parents will leave with tools to predict their financial aid outcomes, avoid excess debt, and better navigate the evolving world of higher education financing. Presented by My College Planning Team.
Register here for the virtual program on September 17.
9/18 | 1-2 PM | Diabetes and Your A1C
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when your blood sugar is too high. It can affect many functions of the body and cause other serious health issues if it is not managed correctly. We will discuss the two types of diabetes and explain the importance of getting an A1C test. The A1C test is a simple blood test that provides the average blood sugar levels in your body for the past three months. It is an important indicator for diagnosing diabetes, being at risk for developing diabetes, and determining how well the disease is being managed. Please join us for this informative and important health seminar.
Sponsored and presented by the City of Haverhill Public Health Department.
No registration required.
9/18 | 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.
9/19 | 10 AM-12 PM | Friday Flicks
Join us for movies in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)! Today we watch Beatriz at Dinner (2017). Rated R.
No registration required.
9/20 | 11 AM-12 PM | Spanish Conversation Practice
Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 AM-12 PM.
Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocab!
No registration required.
9/20 | 2-4 PM | Special Collections – Saturday Hours
The Special Collections team is happy to continue open hours on one Saturday per month! We are open September 20th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Researchers are welcome to drop in during this time without an appointment, though we recommend calling ahead if you are traveling a distance to visit. Please join us and get a little research done on the weekend!
No registration required.
9/22 | 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.
9/23 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School
Join us in watching some classics celebrating getting back to school. Today is Grease 2 (1982) starring Michele Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield.
No registration required.
9/24 | 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!
- 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 on the Events page.
- 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.
September 2025 Details: Our cookbook will be What Goes With What by Julia Turshen.
Register here for cookbook club on September 24.
9/25 | 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.
9/26 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Friday Flicks
Join us for movies in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)! Today we watch Blue Beetle (2023). Rated PG-13.
No registration required.
9/27 | 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 September book will be I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy.
No registration required.
9/27 | 2-3 PM | DIY Stickers & Magnets
This program for adults is led by HPL staff.
Use an array of materials to make cool stickers & magnets for yourself or as gifts! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to use. Please only register for one session.
Register here for the craft on September 27.
9/29 | 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.
9/29 | 7-8 PM | Chess Strategy and Tactics
This chess class is hands-on and interactive for beginners who want to improve their chess games. This class gives students an introduction to chess tactics that are immediately useful in winning. They form a way to get ahead of your opponent in material, surprise your opponent, and understand the game better. Students should already be familiar with how the pieces move. We will cover:
- Forks
- Skewers
- Pins
- Traps
- and more
Recommended for ages 8 – adult.
Register here for the chess class on September 29.
9/30 | 10 AM-12:15 PM | Classic Matinees: Back to School
Join us in watching some classics celebrating going back to school. Today we watch Old School (rated R) starring Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn.
No registration required.
9/30 | 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.