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06/18/2026

The Library's ongoing renovation is due to the generosity of Olive Macdougall and her lasting legacy of philanthropy. No city money will be used for this project. We can't wait for you to see all the coming changes!

02/22/2026

Due to the pending storm, we are canceling the story hour for today. Stay warm everyone! 🌨️

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Next week, we'll be open Monday through Friday during School Vacation Week with plenty of free activities and workshops! 🎨🎭📚 (All are welcome, all ages. You don't have to be a kid on vacation or a parent to come and take part!)

Our activities next week will celebrate Black History Month! Come take part in creative and educational opportunities to learn about great Black historical figures and about the origins of Black History Month.

We are thrilled to welcome ZNT Arts, North Shore Juneteenth Association, Inc., and Afrobeats Dance Boston as featured presenters during next week's festivities. ❤️

For more information, please visit the Lynn Museum website and we hope to see you next week! ✨

02/10/2026

Very special guest!

2025 poetry finalist January Gill O'Neil will be at HPL on Saturday 2/21 at 2 PM for an author talk! She'll talk about her poetry book, "Glitter Road" for Haverhill Reads. Register & attend, and you'll have a chance to WIN a FREE copy of the book! Call 978-373-1586 x608 or visit our Events page to register & learn more details.

02/10/2026

Every February, we pay tribute to generations of African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Join us this February by logging your reading and earning themed badges. Visit https://bit.ly/36Vzr72 to join the Black History Month reading challenge on Beanstack!

02/10/2026

Stop in this month to explore our book display of nonfiction, memoirs, and biographies about Black musicians!

02/08/2026

Local Black History

Sidney Mason, the first black man to serve in the Haverhill Fire and Police Departments. He became a hero helping to fight a fire at City Hall. He was born a slave on a plantation in Sussex County, VA. He came to Bradford in 1871. After he was made a citizen, he was elected constable several times. He later organized a meeting at a barn for blacks to worship. It later became Calvary Baptist Church. He died in 1911. (pic)

Special credit: Lynda Brown
Second from the left.