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Thursday, August 112:00—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 More2
Friday, August 210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.3
Saturday, August 3Closed
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Sunday, August 4Closed
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Tuesday, August 69:00—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, August 610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.Tuesday, August 62:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Photo Matting
If you have participated in this summer's Children's Room Photography Contest, come and mat your photos! All materials are supplied. This is a drop-in event and requires no more than 15 minutes to complete.
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Wednesday, August 710:30—11:00 AMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Music for the Little Ones
Family music program.
Wednesday, August 72:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Space Craft: Cosmic Kinetic Sand
This Summer's Reading Theme? "A Universe of Stories!"Join us for a space-themed craft!This time: COSMIC KINETIC SAND!Registration is not required. Drop-in any time between 2 and 4 and create a craft to take home with you. This event will go on for as long as supplies last! This free events is for TEENS ONLY (incoming 6th through outgoing 12th grade)!Questions? Please contact Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker at kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 73:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Big Head Biography Book Club
Rising third-fifth graders are invited to read the "Big Head" biography of Sally Ride, the first woman astronaut to go into space. Books will be made available a month ahead of time for children to read before the meeting. We'll talk about Sally Ride, enjoy a snack, and participate in other fun activities.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft for school-age children.
Thursday, August 81:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
U.S. Census Recruiting Information Session
The United States Census Bureau is in the process of recruiting applicants to work on the upcoming 2020 Decennial Census. A representative from the Census Bureau will be here to give information about the jobs they are recruiting for and assist anyone interested in applying.…Learn More
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Friday, August 910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.10
Saturday, August 10Closed
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Sunday, August 11Closed
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Monday, August 126:00—6:45 PMIpswich Middle GreenCommunity Locations(various), 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Rolie Polie Guacamole Family Concert
Family music concert with "kindie " band Rolie Polie Guacamole.13
Tuesday, August 139:00—9:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
No Mother Goose on Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit Tuesday 8/13
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 More
Tuesday, August 1310:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
No Mother Goose on the Loose on Tuesday 8/13
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.Tuesday, August 136:00—7:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Photography Exhibit and Reception
Join our fabulous young photographers to admire their summer's worth of work shooting photos of the world around them as they participated in the Children's Room annual four-week photo contest. Enjoy a lovely reception, music and, of course -- the star of the show -- the genuinely stunning photographic work they have created during the summer.
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Wednesday, August 1410:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Wednesday Morning Chill
Books, a short video, Popsicles and playtime.
Wednesday, August 142:30—4:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Take a break! 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 (incoming 6th through outgoing 12th grade) only.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 146:15—7:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
College Planning Workshop
At this workshop the representative from Cornerstone Collegiate Planning will provide an overview of the importance of proper planning, how the financial aid process works, as well as help you better understand the system in order to take full advantage of the resources available to your family.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 146:30—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 617-584-7025.15
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Friday, August 1610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.17
Saturday, August 17Closed
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Sunday, August 18Closed
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Tuesday, August 209:00—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, August 2010:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.Tuesday, August 206:30—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 More21
Wednesday, August 2110:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Wednesday Morning Chill
Books, a short video, Popsicles and playtime.
Wednesday, August 212:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Space Craft: Cosmic Kinetic Sand
This Summer's Reading Theme? "A Universe of Stories!"Join us for a space-themed craft!This time: COSMIC KINETIC SAND!Registration is not required. Drop-in any time between 2 and 4 and create a craft to take home with you. This event will go on for as long as supplies last! This free events is for TEENS ONLY (incoming 6th through outgoing 12th grade)!Questions? Please contact Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker at kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 216:00—8:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich R. Book Group
New members welcome! For questions please contact Denise Scarpa at shoe3001@aol. comWednesday, August 216:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
A Universe of Stories: Telescope Dedication Program
Meet our two newest members of the library. .. TELESCOPES! They don't have names (yet) but they cannot wait to be checked out and go home with you. Our friends from the Aldrich Astronomical Society will come in to tell us all about our telescopes and what you can discover with them from your own back yard.…Learn More22
Thursday, August 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft for school-age children.
Thursday, August 224:00—6:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Book2Movie: Ender's Game
Join us for our monthly Teen Book-to-Movie Club meeting. All teens are invited (incoming 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!In celebration of this summer's space theme, this month we are reading: Ender's Game and watching the 2013 movie version (with some key differences).…Learn More23
Friday, August 2310:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mother Goose on the Loose
Early literacy program for caregivers with infants to age 2.
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Saturday, August 24Closed
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Sunday, August 25Closed
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Monday, August 266:30—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 Janesville: An American Story by Amy Goldstein. Copies are available to borrow from the library. About the book:A Washington Post reporter’s intimate account of the fallout from the closing of a General Motors’ assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin—Paul Ryan’s hometown—and a larger story of the hollowing of the American middle class.…Learn More27
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Wednesday, August 282:30—4:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Take a break! 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 (incoming 6th through outgoing 12th grade) only.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 286:30—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 617-584-7025.29
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