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Monday, April 13:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Radical Readers A
A book club for 4th and 5th graders who love to read and talk about books! Contact: Betsy Johnson at 978-412-8713 or ejohnson@ipswichlibrary. org2
Tuesday, April 29:00—9:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit
New early literacy offering designed especially for caregivers with infants through pre-walkers. An interactive program of songs, stories and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
An interactive early literacy program for caregivers with infants through 2-year-olds. Songs, stories, music and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 23:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Junior Great Books A
Grade 2, Junior Great Books, meets on one Tuesday afternoon per month. Registration is required and participants are organized into two groups. In an established book club format, short stories feature themes of friendship, courage and responsibility, as students begin reading for meaning and sharing ideas around what they have read.…Learn More3
Wednesday, April 310:30—11:00 AMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Music for the Little Ones
Performer Eric Clemenzi joins us on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a. m. upstairs in the beautiful Rogers Room! A wonderful opportunity to expose children to music in a group setting. Caregivers and children are invited to sing and dance together! Call the Children’s Room at 978-412-8713 with any questions.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 33:30—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Adult Poetry Workshop: Out of this World
This workshop is part of a series of workshops offered by local poet and teacher Carla Panciera. Each session will explore a different topic in poetry. Join us for as many as you like, and then come share your work and listen to others at a reception and reading on April 10th here at the library.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 410:00—10:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story Time
This weekly story time is a lovely bridge between Mother Goose on the Loose and traditional Story Time. For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers, this story time continues the rhymes and fingerplays of Mother Goose on the Loose, while introducing slightly richer picture books and a simple craft.Thursday, April 412:00—1:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Cookbook Club
What do you get when you cross a cookbook with a book group? A Cookbook Club, of course!Check out a copy of the selected book from the library (books are available starting two weeks before the monthly meeting), pick a recipe (we'll keep track to avoid duplicates), and prepare it for the program.…Learn More5
Friday, April 510:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
An interactive early literacy program for caregivers with infants through 2-year-olds. Songs, stories, music and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn More6
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Sunday, April 72:00—3:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Sisters in Crime Author Panel: Stealing from the Dead
Stealing from the Dead: You don't need to be an international spy to write a page-turning thriller, or a law enforcement professional to write a police procedural. This discussion shows how authors put new twists on old plots, research facts and settings, and discover potential stories right in their own neighborhood.…Learn More8
Monday, April 810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Memory Cafe
The Ipswich Memory Cafe is a friendly, relaxed gathering space for those living with memory changes and their care partners. Join us for coffee, conversation, and simple activities in a safe and supportive environment. To RSVP, please contract Beth Wright at the Ipswich Council on Aging at 978.…Learn MoreMonday, April 87:30—9:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.…Learn More9
Tuesday, April 99:00—9:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit
New early literacy offering designed especially for caregivers with infants through pre-walkers. An interactive program of songs, stories and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
An interactive early literacy program for caregivers with infants through 2-year-olds. Songs, stories, music and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn More10
Wednesday, April 1010:00—10:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time for Ages 2-4
This program lasts about 30 minutes. Adults interact with the child in their care while listening to stories, participating in large motor skill activities and crafts together. Participants are invited to stay and play/chat afterwards. This is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and their grandchildren or for caregivers who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 103:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Explorers
Story Explorers is a monthly group for first graders centered around stories that represent various genres of literature -- folk tales, fables, myths and legends, and more. Children do not need to be able to read to participate in this program. After a small snack, provided by the library, children listen to a few stories from the genre we are exploring, and then do an age-appropriate craft.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 106:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Poetry Reading and Celebration
Open to all: come listen to the work of our spring workshop participants!Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library…Learn More
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Thursday, April 1110:00—10:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story Time
This weekly story time is a lovely bridge between Mother Goose on the Loose and traditional Story Time. For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers, this story time continues the rhymes and fingerplays of Mother Goose on the Loose, while introducing slightly richer picture books and a simple craft.Thursday, April 112:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies A
A book club for 3rd graders who love to read and talk about books! Contact Betsy Johnson for more information at 978-412-8713 or ejohnson@ipswichlibrary. org12
Friday, April 1210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
An interactive early literacy program for caregivers with infants through 2-year-olds. Songs, stories, music and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn MoreFriday, April 124:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Book-to-Movie Club
Join us for our monthly Teen Book-to-Movie Club meeting. All teens are invited (6th through 12th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion as well as the viewing of the movie inspired by it. Also, per usual, there will be snacks, water, and pizza provided as well!This month we are reading: The Hobbit by J.…Learn More13
Saturday, April 131:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Armchair Traveler: Bosnia
Join Reference Librarian Jeff Klapes, ‘The Traveling Librarian,’ for an armchair traveler’s journey to northern Bosnia. The next great up-and-coming destination in Eastern Europe, Bosnia is inexpensive, full of history, and splendidly scenic. Sarajevo, the historic capital, is a crossroads of civilizations mixing the flavors of east and west.…Learn More14
Sunday, April 14Closed
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Monday, April 15Closed
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Tuesday, April 1610:00 AM—2:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Giant Games
Giant Games
Just drop by for this family activity and play with our collection of oversized games!Tuesday, April 162:30—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Movie: Avengers: Infinity War
Refresh your Marvel Universe knowledge before Avengers: Endgame is released into theaters at the end of April. Snacks and water will be provided. Registration is not required. This event is free and teens only (6th through 12th grade). Please call or e-mail Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker with any questions at (978) 356-6648 or kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 166:30—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Library Book Club
Monthly book discussion group, open to all. Contact Kay Pearsall at 978-312-1008 for more information.…Learn More17
Wednesday, April 1710:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Short movie on the big screen for preschoolers through Kindergarten!
Preschool through Kindergarten (with caregiver) short movie and play time!
Wednesday, April 171:00—2:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Family Movie
family movie
Wednesday, April 171:00—3:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Happy Vacation! Take a break and let's play!
Various card and board games will be provided along with snacks and water. Feel free to bring in your favorite games for us to try out together.
This event is free and for TEENS (6th through 12th grade) only.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 176:00—8:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich R. Book Group
New members welcome!This month we are discussing Becoming by Michelle ObamaFor questions please contact Denise Scarpa at shoe3001@aol. com18
Thursday, April 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Crafternoon in the morning!
April vacation week "Crafternoon" is held in the morning. This month make pasta mosaics! This Drop-In Craft program is held once a month on a Thursday afternoon (check the online calendar or pick up a calendar in the Children’s Room).…Learn More19
Friday, April 199:30—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins will visit in a family program of interactive stories and songs 20
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Sunday, April 21Closed
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Monday, April 223:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Radical Readers B
A book club for 4th and 5th graders who love to read and talk about books! Registration required.Monday, April 226:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Non-Fiction Book Group
All are welcome! This month we are reading Devil in the Grove, by Gilbert King. Copies are available to borrow from the library. About the book:Devil in the Grove, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction, is a gripping true story of racism, murder, rape, and the law.…Learn More23
Tuesday, April 233:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Junior Great Books B
Grade 2, Junior Great Books, meets on one Tuesday afternoon per month. Registration is required and participants are organized into two groups. In an established book club format, short stories feature themes of friendship, courage and responsibility, as students begin reading for meaning and sharing ideas around what they have read.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 236:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Tech Training: Apps 101
Learn about different kinds of mobile devices – smartphones, tablets, e-readers, cell phones – and how they work. We’ll discuss the basics of what an app is, and how to find and start using apps that are useful to you. Bring your mobile device
if you have one, and we'll try to answer your questions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 24All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Kindergarten Screening Ipswich Public Schools
Kindergarten Screening for Ipswich Public Schools.
Wednesday, April 246:30—8:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Poetry Group
The Ipswich Poetry Group meets upstairs on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 6:30pm to share poems in progress and give and receive feedback. All are welcome! Email ipswichpoetrygroup@gmail. com with questions, or call Sarah at 617-584-7025.25
Thursday, April 252:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies B
A book club for 3rd graders who love to read and talk about books! Contact Betsy Johnson for more information at 978-412-8713 or ejohnson@ipswichlibrary. org26
Friday, April 26All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Kindergarten Screening Ipswich Public Schools
Kindergarten Screening for Ipswich Public Schools.
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Monday, April 298:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Kindergarten Screening Ipswich Public Schools
Kindergarten Screening Ipswich Public Schools
Monday, April 293:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Radical Readers C
A book club for 4th and 5th graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers. Registration is required.
Monday, April 296:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
College Essay Seminar
Calling All Teens and Parents!We are hosting a College Essay Seminar to help you navigate the process of writing that "perfect college essay". Writing a memorable college essay is the one of the best ways for students to distinguish their college application.…Learn More30
Tuesday, April 309:00—9:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit
New early literacy offering designed especially for caregivers with infants through pre-walkers. An interactive program of songs, stories and finger-plays for caregivers and babies to enjoy together. Ipswich Children’s Room staff are trained in the presentation of this well-renowned program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 3010:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.