New Website for Haverhill Library Association

 Please visit HaverhillLibraryNH.org to view our new website! 

Haverhill Online Catalog

We’ve been plugging away at automating our collection! Although we are not ready to launch our online catalog, when we are finished our patrons will be set up with log in credentials to browse and place holds on items. Adult fiction is complete and we are now working our way through non-fiction. The children’s catalog will be worked on in completion of the adult non-fiction. Feel free to browse while we work on completion!

https://haverhill.biblionix.com/catalog/

Closed for Holiday

Happy New Year from the Haverhill Library!  We will be closed today (New Year’s Day) and will reopen on Tuesday. 

Temporary change of services

 Starting Thursday December 16th, 2021 the Haverhill Library will temporarily be going back to curbside service with masked visits by appointment only.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  We will be re-evaluating monthly and will post any changes.

What you need to know:

We are here to take your orders and provide curbside service by placing your items in a bag labeled with your name. These bags will be placed in a weatherproof tote outside the library for a previously arranged pick up time.

You are still welcome to come in and browse! These visits will be by appointment only. Masks will be required. Call Nanci at 989-5578 to arrange your visit.

Cases are rising in our area and we have had a lot of children and elderly together in a relatively small space. With the holidays upon us it is possible these Covid cases will temporarily increase.

 We want to do our part to keep our community safe.  We wish you good health this holiday season.

IT’S HERE!’

Haverhill Library and Woodsville Free cardholders can now access Creativebug by Jo-Ann, the award-winning destination for high-quality online arts and crafts video classes. With it, you can enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 video classes taught by experts with new classes added daily. Here are a few key features:

Over 1,000 ad-free, concisely edited classes in HD video including:

Drawing

Painting

Sewing

Knitting

Crocheting

Quilting

Baking

New classes from top artists released every day

Downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes

Access to Creativebug community galleries and forum

HOW IT WORKS

Creativebug is currently available on laptops, desktops, tablets, and mobile phones via the Creativebug app or web browser. The Creativebug app is available via the App Store and Google Play. With the app, you can download your class and take it on the go.

Create a Creativebug account here using your library card number. For Haverhill Library patrons you will need to add an A in front of your number for adults or C if you hold a children’s library card.

https://www.creativebug.com/portal/login?library=hliba

Once you’ve created an account, you will use that to access the features such as My Library, My Watchlist, and My Gallery.

Please call Nanci at the Haverhill Library if you need assistance setting up your account.  603-989-5578

Woodsville Free patrons can call Kevin at 747-3493

Summer Reading Program!

 OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS TUESDAY , JULY 6th!!

Homeschool Connect

 We love to support home-schooling! If you are interested in using the library on Tuesdays from 10-12pm for get togethers with other home-school families please give Nanci a call at the library!  

Read stories, make crafts and connect with other families.  We also have tennis/badminton/basketball courts out back for some fresh air and exercise! (If available) Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch.

Stay tuned for info on our Summer Reading Program on Tuesdays in July complete with make and take crafts and snacks. This year’s theme is

Tales and Tails!

For more info call 603-989-5578

Building renovations

 Greetings:

Haverhill Corner residents and friends have seen a lot of uncharacteristic activity around the library beginning Wednesday of this week. You are probably wondering what gives.  Here's an explanation.  Don't hesitate to share it.

Background:

Those who visit Haverhill Library comment on its historic charm. They are intrigued with its history and feel welcomed by our friendly librarian. The 180 year old building feels rock solid and appears well preserved, yet closer observation reveals some sagging floors and bookcases pulling away from walls. The weight of books over the last 105 years has taken its toll on framing and foundations.

Outside, the Federal-style brick building with slate roof still appears sound, yet the roof, not yet leaking, requires repair, and brick walls need repointing and cleaning. Locals miss the building’s shutters, removed three years ago due to disrepair.

For years, the library has struggled with space concerns and accessibility. Space for research, study and meetings is very limited. The single “water closet” is not handicapped accessible or family friendly and the septic tank must be replaced. Private space for public access computers is unsatisfactory.

Last spring the library undertook a historic building conditions assessment, financed in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. The resulting architectural report includes recommendations for rehabilitating the building in several phases, all consistent with its historic preservation.

Last fall the library was awarded a rehabilitation grant from the NH Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) to address what we consider to be the highest priority structural issues for our library. This “Phase I” project will only address the first floor framing and foundation issues to stabilize the building. The Library will be addressing the building’s external issues (roof, external walls, etc) in “Phase II” beginning next year. A future “Phase III” will address repair and preservation of the main floor of the library and Phase VI will address the library’s space needs with an addition for new stairs and an elevator to the second floor and a new accessible rest room.

Current Status

Due to COVID, our library is closed except for curbside pick-ups  or returns--Nanci, our librarian, is in Tuesdays (10-2) and Thursdays (3-7) to take care of book requests and Inter Library Loans. To prepare for the project work, library volunteers moved our non-fiction and local history collection from the Adult Vault Room to storage, (Thanks to all who contributed!) 

Now we've contracted with American Barn & Building (AB&B) for Phase 1 work on first floor framing and foundations as approved by LCHIP and local officials (building permit). In order to preserve historic flooring and to minimize the disruption to library operations, AB&B is undertaking the repair from the cramped crawl space under the building. Their access is through the south window of the vault room, and down an access hole cut in the floor of the vault.  It's exacting work and we are confident that it's being done right to last into the next century.  When repairs are complete insulation and a vapor barrier will be installed (currently in the trailer parked on the lawn.)  

If you have questions or would like to know more about our project, please contact me.

Best to all;

Joe Kirkpatrick

Icy roads

 Due to icy road conditions and sleet we will not be opening at 10am.  If weather permits we will open for a couple of hours from 12-2pm. Please check back here, our Facebook page or call 603-989-5578 to check if we are open before heading over. Stay safe

Curbside pick-ups

Just a reminder that we are open today 10-2 for curbside pick up. Please call 989-5578, email at mail@haverhilllibrary.org or message us on Facebook. We'll bag up materials of your choice and have them ready for pick up. 

Summer Reading Program craft kits are available in the blue bin outside the door!

Patrons and Haverhill Residents,  since we've had to close our doors to the public for the time being,  we'd like to keep you all reading with access to downloadable books,  audio and magazines! It's provided free by the library and I am happy to get you signed up and logged in from your tablet,  phone or kindle. It takes just a few moments. Please feel free to message us on FB or email us at mail@haverhilllibrary.org.
This is a great resource for the kids now home from school!

Library Closed...

The Haverhill Library is closed until further notice due to current Covid 19 concerns.

 Although we hoped to do a curbside service and delivery to the elderly as well as children now out of school, we feel it would be best to stop circulating items for the time being. 

The New Hampshire State Library  closed its doors to the public and the interlibrary loan system had been suspended until April 6th.

We ask that you hold on to any materials you have,  consider them renewed until further notice. If you need to return them,  they can be placed in the book drop outside the library door.

During our closure Haverhill residents can now sign up for downloadable books via  Facebook message or email. This is a great option to keep you and your families reading! We are more than happy to get you set up!

We have 24/7 wifi access outside the building for those that may need it. Please message us for the password.

 Stay tuned for a compilation of useful links and resources available to you,  including Ebsco, downloadable books, Heritage Quest, etc.  Please feel free to email if we can help further.  mail@haverhilllibrary.org

Stay well
Nanci

ATTENTION

BOOK DISCUSSION POSTPONED:

To err on the side of caution Wednesday's book discussion will be postponed.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

The library will remain open and we ask that anyone exhibiting symptoms (fever,  cough etc)
please stay away.  Please put all your returns in the book drop.
If you'd like,  we are more than happy to gather materials for you and deliver them curbside if prearranged. Delivery is also an option.

All library materials will be cleaned  with antibacterial wipes before being reshelved. 

If you aren't signed up for downloadable books please call us.  This is a great option for
those of you practicing social distancing or if you find yourself quarantined.

Please call Nanci at the library with any requests or if we can be of any help!

Hours: Tues and Sat.  10-3pm
             Wed and Thu    3-7pm

Contact us:
mail@haverhilllibrary.org
603-989-5578
Or via our Facebook page.
Just click 'Send Message'.

Safe practices

To keep with safe practices,  all books and materials returned to library will be wiped down with antibacterial wipes before being re-shelved.

If you are practicing social distancing we at Haverhill Library totally understand.  Please call the library if you would like to arrange a delivery of materials,  or would like to  pick up materials via curbside.

Keep reading,  stay calm. 😊

Genealogy Research

Exciting genealogy research tools now available to the residents of Haverhill!  Ancestry library edition can be accessed at any of Haverhill's libraries using a computer or library wifi. Heritage quest can be accessed from your home,  call your library for log in details!

Basket Raffle!

Stop by the library soon to get your raffle tickets and a chance to win one of these baskets filled with goodies!  Four baskets in all. First prize basket includes a Kindle Fire!
Spring bulbs donated by Agway and Maple Syrup from the Moore family.  Thank you to all who contributed, including Newbury General Store, Red Kite, Silly Cow, Karen Whalen and Laurel Berwick!

  

Tuesday August 6th at 7pm. Indian Wars of New England

Summer Reading Program 2019

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Thanks for visiting the library on this rainy Tuesday!  Come back soon!
('St, Livia's' Home School Group)