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Sunday, October 1Library Closed
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Monday, October 210:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-3)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute program for newborns to 3 year olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).…Learn More
Monday, October 26:00—7:30 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
English (ESL) Conversation Circle
English (ESL) Conversation Group 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.
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Tuesday, October 39:00—9:45 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
FCC: Crafty Tuesday
Join FCC for a story time followed by a related craft. We will Build on social, language and creativity skills and encouraging the building of foundational skills of reading and social emotional development. This program is offered through FCC and you must register here: https://www.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 310:00 AM—12:15 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Classic Horror for Halloween!
Join us Tuesday mornings in October for some of the scariest, creepiest, classic horror you'll ever see. Today we watch The Thing (1982) starring Kurt Russell. RATED R for intense sci-fi violence and gore. Use your discretion.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 311:00 AM—12:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creation Station
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!
Ages 3-5.
Registration Required.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 34:00—5:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Paper Cut Out Animation Workshop
In this hands-on 7 week class, local filmmaker, and animator Tim Smyth will teach the basics of animated filmmaking. Students as a group will make all the characters, props, and sets out of paper, and animate them in stop motion. It will be a Halloween themed project, so the characters would be skeletons, Jack-O- Lanterns, bats, and the like.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 37:00—8:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
The Biggest Book Ban You Don't Know About: Access to Books Inside American Prisons
Join us during Banned Books Week for this talk by Kelly Brotzman, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program. Kelly Brotzman is the Executive Director of Prison Book Program in Quincy, a 50-year old nonprofit devoted to sending free, high-quality books and reading materials to people in prisons and jails across the country.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 410:00 AM—12:00 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday, October 410:00—10:30 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 1)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is appreciated.
Wednesday, October 410:40—11:15 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 2)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is appreciated.
Wednesday, October 41:00—2:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Kids Lit Book Club: Big Tree
Join Megan this month in reading Big Tree by Brian Selznick! We will have a group discussion about the book and do a related activity. There will also be snacks!
Once you have registered, please stop by the library to pick up a copy of Big Tree to read in advance of the meeting.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 44:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Banned Books Storytime
Join us for a special Banned Books Storytime! We will read some banned picture books and talk about the reasons people have tried to ban them. All children and families welcome. To learn more about Banned Books Week, click here!
Wednesday, October 46:30—8:00 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Knitting Group
Calling all knitters! Bring your current project and work on it in the company of other knitting enthusiasts.
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Thursday, October 510:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pre-K Storytime (ages 3-5)
Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, but siblings are welcome. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More
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Friday, October 610:00—11:00 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
FCC: Fun Friday Music & Literacy
Join FCC for an opportunity to increase language & literacy through rhymes, colors, numbers, repetition and routine. You must register through FCC to attend. You can register here: https://www. signupgenius. com/go/10C0849ADA92EA6F9C52-44553685-fccoc…Learn More
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Saturday, October 710:00 AM—2:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
#LetFreedomRead Read-In: State-wide Celebration of the Freedom to Read
Grab a book and a chair in the library's Johnson Auditorium for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read! Drop in at any time during the event to read for as long or as short as you like. Digital participation is also welcomed by downloading an eBook or audiobook through Libby or hoopla.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 8Library Closed
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Monday, October 9Library Closed
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Tuesday, October 1010:00 AM—12:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Classic Horror for Halloween!
Join us Tuesday mornings in October for some of the scariest, creepiest, classic horror you'll ever see. Today we watch The Shining (1980) starring Jack Nicholson. RATED R for language, brief nudity, moments of bloody violence. Use your discretion.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creation Station
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!
Ages 3-5.
Registration Required.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 104:00—5:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Paper Cut Out Animation Workshop
In this hands-on 7 week class, local filmmaker, and animator Tim Smyth will teach the basics of animated filmmaking. Students as a group will make all the characters, props, and sets out of paper, and animate them in stop motion. It will be a Halloween themed project, so the characters would be skeletons, Jack-O- Lanterns, bats, and the like.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1110:00—10:30 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 1)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 1110:40—11:15 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 2)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is appreciated.
Wednesday, October 114:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
I Can't Believe I Made Butter
Learn about the basics of emulsification and make some delicious butter in this food science program!Ages 6-11. Registration Required.
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Thursday, October 1210:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pre-K Storytime (ages 3-5)
Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, but siblings are welcome. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More
Thursday, October 124:00—5:00 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Teen Crafternoon: Skull String Art
Make a skull string art piece - perfect to decorate for Halloween!For teens in grades 6-12
Thursday, October 124:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Art Club: Frida Kahlo
Art club is back and this month we are learning all about Frida Kahlo!
Ages 6-11
Registration Required…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1410:00 AM—4:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival
An annual event featuring DOZENS of horror and speculative fiction authors! Visit their Facebook page for details on who's coming.…Learn More
Saturday, October 142:00—3:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creepy Crafternoon
It's spooky season!Come make a mason jar luminary. Geared at ages 6-11. Registration Required.
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Monday, October 1610:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-3)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute program for newborns to 3 year olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).…Learn More
Monday, October 166:00—7:30 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
English (ESL) Conversation Circle
English (ESL) Conversation Group 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.
Monday, October 167:00—8:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
The Haunted History of Lizzie Borden
With “The Haunted History of Lizzie Borden,” Tim Weisberg will offer an examination of the Borden murders, the prime suspect herself and the life she lived in Fall River, both before and after the fateful day of August 4, 1892. The scene then shifts to the modern-day Lizzie Borden House, and a thorough discussion of Tim’s decade-plus of documenting the paranormal activity there.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 1710:00 AM—12:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Classic Horror for Halloween!
Join us Tuesday mornings in October for some of the scariest, creepiest, classic horror you'll ever see. Today we watch Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. RATED R for intense moments of bloody violence. Use your discretion.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creation Station
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!
Ages 3-5.
Registration Required.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 174:00—5:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Paper Cut Out Animation Workshop
In this hands-on 7 week class, local filmmaker, and animator Tim Smyth will teach the basics of animated filmmaking. Students as a group will make all the characters, props, and sets out of paper, and animate them in stop motion. It will be a Halloween themed project, so the characters would be skeletons, Jack-O- Lanterns, bats, and the like.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 176:00—7:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pumpkin Painting Party
It is officially Halloween season, which means it is time for pumpkin decorating! Each child will receive a pumpkin to paint however they desire and take home with them. All you need to bring is your imagination!Wear old clothes in case things get messy!Geared at ages 6-11.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 176:00—8:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
"Fall to Spring: Lesser Known and Grown Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers for Your New England Garden"
A Master Gardener and home gardener for 20 years, Cheryl Monroe will teach us about some great season-extending plants and change your fear of failure into FOMO (fear of missing out) on these garden additions. She believes there are so many easy-to-grow and even easier to overwinter plants that gardeners miss out on thinking they are too much work or easily killed.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1810:00—10:30 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 1)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 1810:40—11:15 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 2)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 184:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
The Mighty Honey Bee
Join us in learning all about honey bees with local beekeeper, Nora Neale! Along with her expertise, Nora will bring a display hive to see (with live bees!), beekeeping equipment to try on, and materials for children to make beeswax candles. All children will have a chance to ask questions and get up close to the beehive.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 186:00—8:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Family Movie Night: Elemental
Join us for an evening movie! Tonight's feature film will be Elemental!
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Thursday, October 1910:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pre-K Storytime (ages 3-5)
Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, but siblings are welcome. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More
Thursday, October 194:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Teen Crafternoon: Paint a Bubbling Cauldron wooden cutout
Come paint this light up wooden bubbling cauldron! For those in grades 6-12
Thursday, October 197:00—8:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
New England Sea Serpents
Learn about the lore of New England sea serpents with local paranormal investigator Tom Spitalere!
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Saturday, October 2110:00 AM—1:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
4-H Babysitter's Basics
Youth Ages 11-18 are invited to take this two part babysitting course with 4-H. Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills to become good babysitters. The course will help develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting.…Learn More
Saturday, October 211:30—4:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
On Screen: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero. Rated PG.
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Monday, October 2310:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-3)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute program for newborns to 3 year olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).…Learn More
Monday, October 236:00—7:30 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Papercrafting and Card Making
A card making and paper crafting class for beginners as well as those with stamping and papercrafting experience.
Monday, October 236:00—7:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
English (ESL) Conversation Circle
English (ESL) Conversation Group 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.
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Tuesday, October 2410:00 AM—12:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Classic Horror for Halloween!
Join us Tuesday mornings in October for some of the scariest, creepiest, classic horror you'll ever see. Today we watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) starring Donald Sutherland and Brooke Adams. RATED PG, intense horror/SCI-FI. Use your discretion.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creation Station
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!
Ages 3-5.
Registration Required.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 244:00—5:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Paper Cut Out Animation Workshop - Film Premiere
Students have been working on stop-motion films for the past 6 weeks - please join them today for a premiere of their final films!…Learn More
Tuesday, October 246:00—7:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pajama Storytime
Join Joanna for a special family pajama storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have lots of fun. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.
For up to age 8
Registration is required.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 246:00—7:00 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Make Your Own Crow Wreath!
Celebrate the spooky season by making a wreath with a crow for decoration!
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Wednesday, October 2510:00—10:30 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 1)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 2510:40—11:15 AMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Jump & Jam with Joanna (ages 0-5) (Session 2)
Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.
For children 0-5. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 251:30—3:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Half-day Halloween movie and craft (teens)
Looking for something to do on the half school day? Come watch Goosebumps the movie while you decorate a mini coffin!Grades 6-12
Wednesday, October 256:00—7:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Candy Bingo
Come play bingo and win some candy!This program is geared toward families with children and teens up to age 16. Registration Required.
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Thursday, October 2610:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Pre-K Storytime (ages 3-5)
Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, but siblings are welcome. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More
Thursday, October 264:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Kids Halloween Book Club: Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch
Join Megan in reading Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe this month in celebration of the spooky season! Read the book and then join us for a discussion, some snacks, and a witch-tacular craft! Even if you're unable to finish the book, we still encourage you to come to the meeting.…Learn More
Thursday, October 264:00—5:00 PMZoom
Rainbow Book Club (VIRTUAL)
Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to join us and 6 other participating Massachusetts libraries for a monthly virtual LGBTQIA+ book club! Each month we’ll gather over Zoom to discuss a different YA book that features a character from the LGBTQIA+ community, talk about what we liked and didn’t like, and maybe give you a chance to connect with other teens who have similar interests.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 2810:00 AM—1:00 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
4-H Babysitter's Basics
Youth Ages 11-18 are invited to take this two part babysitting course with 4-H. Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills to become good babysitters. The course will help develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting.…Learn More
Saturday, October 281:00—2:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Halloween Storytime
Join Joanna and Tori for a special family Halloween storytime! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have lots of fun. Feel free to wear your Halloween costume!For up to age 8, siblings and families welcome. Registration is required.…Learn More
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Monday, October 3010:00—11:00 AMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-3)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute program for newborns to 3 year olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).…Learn More
Monday, October 304:00—5:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Caramel Apple Drop-In Workshop
Come by the children's room to decorate and take home a crisp caramel apple!
Monday, October 306:00—7:30 PMMilhendler RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
English (ESL) Conversation Circle
English (ESL) Conversation Group 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.
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Tuesday, October 3110:00 AM—12:30 PMJohnson AuditoriumHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Classic Horror for Halloween!
Join us Tuesday mornings in October for some of the scariest, creepiest, classic horror you'll ever see. Today we watch Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) starring Tom Atkins. RATED R, moments of violence, disturbing images. Use your discretion.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 3111:00 AM—12:00 PMCavallaro RoomHaverhill Public Library 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Creation Station
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!
Ages 3-5.
Registration Required.…Learn More