Life From The Roots: Haverhill, Massachusetts Library, Local History and Genealogy Section

The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Haverhill, Massachusetts Library, Local History and Genealogy Section

Haverhill Public Library

99 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830

Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts

(978) 373-1586

Back entrance to the Haverhill Public Library, taken from the parking lot. Parts of the library are older, but this is the addition.

Peeking into the Local History Room. The Library now has a lot of information about its Special Collections and Archives online (new to me). Please check it out if you are interested. https://haverhillpl.org/special-collections/ In reading through this link, I see this section moved to a new place in the library. In the past, they always had limited hours to visit. Currently, the hours are:\

Special Collections Hours

Tuesday	10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday	3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The room looks the same as it did a good 12 years ago. The only difference is their hours. Now open 4 hours a day, for two days. Many years ago, it was open more frequently, but they always had the policy of closing for an hour for lunch!

In the back, there is a large room packed with their genealogies and other related history books. You are not allowed back there, but you can request what you need. Most reference books are upfront for patrons. Years ago, there was one day a year set aside for the members of the Essex Society of Genealogists (ESOG) members to spend the entire day looking in the back room. It was a real treat the three times I went. By the way, ESOG will always be my favorite genealogy club, if you aren't a member, and have Essex Co., Massachusetts ancestors, why not look into joining.