Are you a cat lover and wish to figure out the feline mystique?  Then you definitely want to read “The Cat Whisperer” by Mieschelle Nagelschneider.  The basic premise: to look at problems from the cats’ point of view. Key topics include outside the litter box activities, aggression with humans or other cats, clawing, and even excessive meowing – all things that come naturally to cats and drive people crazy!

Nagelschneider’s writing is fluid and accessible, and the book is organized in such a way that you can read it cover to cover, or browse through it as needed. I can’t recommend The Cat Whisperer highly enough if you have cats, whether or not you’re dealing with problem behavior.

Truly a must read for anyone who wants cats to do what humans desire.

 Look for it in our new non-fiction section, or place a hold.

Start by checking out our gardening book display on the first floor-you’ll find gardening books, Haverhill Gardening Club membership forms & May event calendar, and several local plant sale flyers.

We’ve also created a book list with the most current and helpful gardening titles. You can request books right from the list using your library card!

If you want to view gardening titles on your eReader, tablet, or computer, be sure to visit the OverDrive website and search “gardening”. There are several popular titles available to you.

Lastly, if you’re looking for a specific gardening question, try using Infotrac’s online Gardening, Landscape, & Horticulture Collection- search over 3,000,000 articles from nearly 50 journals!

Happy planting!

Not in the market for a car? There is plenty to peruse within the Consumer Reports online edition. In addition to reviews of appliances, electronics, and home and garden, there are articles on money and health. The money topics cover online banking, insurance, taxes, personal finance, shopping and travel. Health covers a variety of top products and articles on different illnesses, heart surgeon ratings, hospital ratings, health insurance and best buy drugs.

 Click here to make informed choices by stopping by Consumer Reports online edition. 

The Smitten Kitchen covers it all, breakfast, salads, sandwiches and tarts, main dish meals both vegetarian and nonvegetarian. Oh and then onto the sweets, party snacks and fun drinks. Some fun recipes that caught my eye: Leek Fritters with garlic and lemon, Pancetta, white bean and swiss chard pot pies. Ms. Perelman’s spin on pumpkin pie is Marbled Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart, the photo of the final product beckons you to try it. Check out this book and see if you are as inspired to try some of these recipes. If you really like her style, follow her blog and gather even more cooking ideas:   smittenkitchen.com

Place a hold on this fun book.

The background story is about Mary Anne Schwalbe who has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.  Will, her son, vows to be as supportive to his mom as he can. Will realizes that the best way he can help his mom, engage her, and open up the lines of communication is to talk about their shared passion: books.

So he and Mary begin sharing books, and every time the two see each other, they discuss the books they read. In the process, Mary begins to reveal more and more about not only her vast experiences, but also her emotions and her fears.

So while “The End of Your Life Book Club” is about books, it’s really the story of an amazing woman (and amazing she is, as you will discover), and also the story of a mother and son recommitting to their relationship through a shared passion.

I had read only a few of the books that Will and Mary discussed, but that did not detract me from the pleasure of reading this book.  If anything, it has caused me to add a few more titles to my ever-growing list. 

This book is available in multiple formats.  Look it up in our catalog!

Regular print, large print, and audiobook:

http://haverhill.mvlc.org/eg/opac/results?fi%3Aitem_type=&query=the+end+of+your+life+book+club&qtype=title&locg=1&sort=

eBook:

http://mvlc.lib.overdrive.com/08A09FAB-8389-457F-9627-7773AF077BC2/10/405/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=AC77496F-14E1-4933-BEB2-D06F164E5FC4

Interested in filmmaking and mixing sound? Browse through “Edit Well: Final Cut Studio Techniques from the Pros” or “The Digital Filmmaking Handbook”. Need help with your resume or cover letter? Try the “Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book.” You can also find eBooks for resume writing specialized by career. Or take advantage of the many test prep eBooks available including high demand subjects such as NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. Brush up on your financial savvy with “Financial Fitness Forever” or “Personal Financial Planning”.

The beauty of using Safari Books Online is having the book you need at your fingertips any time of the day or night. No waiting on a hold list, just enter your library card number and password and begin exploring.

The first time I opened the book “More Than Human” by renowned photographer Tim Flash and author Lewis Blackwell, I got hooked right away.  The first picture I came across was of bats, and my reaction was “I never saw bats looking that beautiful”.  They looked like they were in a photography studio posing for the camera, with a very theatrical lighting effect.  Just stunning!  And then I couldn’t stop… The book showcases a menagerie of creatures—pandas, tigers, dogs, lions, orangutans, cobras, bullfrogs, chimpanzees, wolves, porcupines, elephants, owls, armadillos, among many others—as they have never been seen before. An extraordinary body of work in which each image is more striking and powerful than the last. Definitely a “must see” book!

Look it up in our new non fiction section or place a hold for it!

The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of eBook reference titles on a diversity of subjects such as  Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation & World, Religion, Science and Social Sciences.

A database of eBooks means that you have access to the book itself in electronic format, complete with downloadable full text and images that you can search, view, print or email from a computer or any smart device.

If you think this is not enough to replace our physical collection, the Gale Virtual Reference Library also offers you the option to translate the text in many languages (Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Italian, Russian and more).  The system will generate a translation of the current document and display the translated text in a separate browser window.  Reading the translated text is not enough for you?  How about listening to it in the language of your choice and downloading it as a MP3 format?

Still want more? This new reference option is available to you 24/7 from the comfort of your home, or on library hours if you access it from one of our computers.

You can find the Gale Virtual Reference Library on our website.  Under the “Information” tab, click “Electronic Resources”, and look under the subject “General Research”.  And while you are there, why not explore other electronic databases.

Any question?  Ask a librarian, 978-373-1586, x608.

If you’re working on a debate project or just need to pin down ALL the arguments about current events and issues or just want to look really smart the next time you go head-to-head with someone, try Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Whether you are looking at the pro and con sides to legalizing marijuana, America’s housing collapse or the SOPA bill – this database gives you both sides to every argument. Pulling from magazines, books, newspapers and academic journals, this database is sure to please your teacher and with its easy source citation at the bottom of each page, it’s sure to make your life just that much easier.

Welcome back to school!

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As students head back to school this September, we encourage parents to visit Haverhill Public Library and make sure their children and teens sign up for the most important school supply of all: a library card.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country remind parents and caregivers that a library card is the smartest card your can own. We are pleased nearly 65% of Haverhill’s residents held library cards as of June 30, 2012; we’d love to increase that number to 100%.

When it comes to achieving academic success, a library card provides students with access to a world of both print and electronic resources. Students can access free databases, online homework help and attend programs, activities and clubs that provide an added value to the educational experience. No wonder that 84% of Americans agree that the public library is important to education!

Today’s students learn differently than their predecessors, with studies indicating that students most effectively learn when they are allowed to follow their personal interest. Libraries and librarians are on the frontlines of engaging these students, making a library card an essential tool for inspiring a passion for learning.

Today’s libraries provide children and teens with access to new and innovative software and tools for shooting and editing videos, creating their own web comics, composing music and writing blogs. Not only that, but the library comes with an expert in developing original programs and honing these new skills – a librarian. What better place is there to explore and develop new interests then at the library?

This September, open the door to a world of possibilities for the student in your life and sign up for a library card today!

One of the exciting new additions is a whole set of online reference tools like Encyclopedia Britannica. Britannica Online really has it all! There’s the Early Childhood edition for kids that aren’t yet in school. Kids will like the talking, interactive encyclopedia where they can both learn and play!

Once you get to school, things start getting serious! Britannica has Elementary School,  Middle School and High School editions as well. If you need pictures, audio clips, quick research and facts, this is your one-stop shop for all your homework needs!

Adults, don’t feel left out! Britannica has a number of very helpful links for you as well. From the Annals of American History to World Data Analyst to the Public Library edition of Britannica Online, you’ll be able to find well-sourced facts fast!

Hablas Español? Este portal le ofrece recursos de referencia en español en dos interfaces exclusivas — cada una con una enciclopedia adaptada al lector: Enciclopedia Moderna para adultos y estudiantes y Britannica Escolar Online para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años de edad.

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Anyone with a library card can access the courses for free directly from their mobile device.  Try it today!

Having trouble writing your resume?  Cypress Resume can help! Cypress Resume is an online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes and cover letters in quick, simple steps. Choose from a library of thousands of professions and enter basic information about yourself. Cypress Resume will do the rest using concise, descriptive statements. Your completed document will be correctly formatted and ready to send out. This database also offers cover letters and templates to fill in for references. Give Cypress Resume a try using your Haverhill Library card.

The friendly Reference librarians gave George a handful of books to keep him from getting too bored. If you ever need help finding that next great book to read, stop by the Reference desk and ask Dava, Nancy, Dawn or Jaclyn for a recommendation.

Here’s George’s books if you’re interested:

Eat Your Yard! Edible trees, shrubs, vines herbs and flowers for your landscape by Nan Chase

Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell

The Whole Tooth by Marvin J. Schessel, D.D.S.

George Washington, Spymaster by Thomas Allen

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

Internet I: Using a Mouse and Surfing the Web , 6/5 at 1:15 p.m.
For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of using a computer mouse and keyboard. We will then visit a number of Internet sites and learn some basic web browsing skills. Finally, you will learn how to go to a web site when you know its address.

Internet II: Searching the Web, 6/12 at 1:15 p.m.
The Internet is a great source of information, and can also be lots of fun! In this class, we will begin by reviewing material from Internet 1. Then you will learn how to find good web sites and information using Google and other search tools. The class will allow ample time for you to practice what you have learned and to do some searches of your own. Note: In order to take this class, you must have taken Internet 1 or have good mouse skills.

Each class is offered once a month. Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming dates and times. Classes are small, with lots of individual attention and hands-on practice. Each class is 2 hours long. You do not have to own a computer to take these classes but you are welcome to come with your own wireless enabled laptop. Classes require advance sign-up.  Sign-ups will begin May 22nd. To reserve a spot, please come to the Reference and Information Desk at the library or call 978-373-1586 x 608.

Check availability in the library catalog

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