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Sunday, June 2Closed
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Monday, June 33:30—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.
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Tuesday, June 49:00—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, June 410:00—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.Tuesday, June 43:30—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 MoreTuesday, June 46:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Tech Training: Downloading & Streaming Media
Have questions about downloadable or streaming media? We’ll begin with the Overdrive platform from the Ipswich Public Library, then discuss paid platforms like Amazon Kindle, Audible, Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Go.
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email them to Jennifer before the class at jennifer.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 510:30—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, June 52:30—4:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Take a break from the school work! 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 More6
Thursday, June 610:00—10:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story Time ages 2 nd 3
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…Learn More
Thursday, June 612:00—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 More7
Friday, June 710:00—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 2.8
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Sunday, June 9Closed
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Monday, June 107:30—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 More11
Tuesday, June 119:00—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, June 1110:00—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 More12
Wednesday, June 1210:00—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, June 121:30—3:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Take a break from the school work! 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, June 126:30—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 617-584-7025.13
Thursday, June 1310:00—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…Learn More
Thursday, June 132:30—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Crafternoon!
This month the program runs only until 4 p. m. as the library is closing early. A Drop-In Craft program held once a month on a Thursday afternoon (check the online calendar or pick up a calendar in the Children’s Room). Intended for school age children with intricate and challenging crafts.…Learn More14
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Sunday, June 16Closed
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Tuesday, June 189:00—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, June 1810:00—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, June 186:30—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 More19
Wednesday, June 1910:00—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, June 192:30—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, June 196:00—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. com20
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Friday, June 2110:00—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.Friday, June 215:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Summer Kick-Off: "A Universe of Cupcakes!"
Welcome to your summer break! Start it off right by coming by the library to decorate the most out-of-this-world cupcake!This year's summer reading theme: "A UNIVERSE OF STORIES!" Get inspired by the places you've travels while reading a book. Prizes for best dressed and craziest cupcakes will be awarded.…Learn More22
Saturday, June 22Closed
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Sunday, June 23Closed
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Monday, June 246:30—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 In Full Flight: One Woman's Quest for Atonement in Africa, by John Heminway. Copies are available to borrow from the library. About the book:Over the span of fifty years, Dr. Anne Spoerry, French by birth, treated hundreds of thousands of individuals across rural Kenya.…Learn More25
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Wednesday, June 2610:00—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, June 262:30—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, June 266:30—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 617-584-7025.27
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Friday, June 283:00—3:45 PMWinthrop Elementary School, 65 Central StreetCommunity Locations(various), 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Dinoman in Space
Dinoman Space uses dinosaurs, meteors, comets, liquid air, and a goldfish to give students a truly unique view of the heavensFriday, June 285:00—7:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Space Movie Series: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1
Welcome to "a universe of stories" - this year's summer reading theme. This year is also the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing and the 60th anniversary of NASA. Join us in celebrating this summer by attending movies that are apart of our Space Movie Series.…Learn More29
Saturday, June 29Closed
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