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Saturday, February 110:00—11:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG, 104 min).
This film has been nominated for one academy award:
- Best Animated Feature Film
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn More2
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Monday, February 33:30—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. Registration is required.Monday, February 36:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mystery Book Club
Love a good mystery? Join fellow mystery lovers and discuss the assigned book. Copies will be available to be checked out on the Mystery Book Club Shelf near the holds in the main circulation room of the library.
This time we are reading: . .. Questions? Please contact Katy Wuerker at kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.…Learn More4
Tuesday, February 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, February 49:30 AM—12:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
MVLC Local History User Group
Tuesday, February 410:00—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 More
Tuesday, February 46:00—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Rocketman
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Rocketman (R, 121 min).
This film has been nominated for one academy award:
- Best Music (Original Song) - "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn More5
Wednesday, February 510:30—11:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Eric Clemenzi and Music for the Little Ones
Music for the Little Ones with Eric Clemenzi Offered the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story time Ages 2 and 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 richer picture books and a simple craft.
Thursday, February 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 MoreThursday, February 62:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies A
A monthly book club for third graders who love to read and talk about books. Register in the Children's Room either in person or by calling 978-412-8713.Thursday, February 66:00—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELLED - Oscar Movie Series: Joker
**MOVIE IS CANCELLED**Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Joker (R, 122 min).
This film has been nominated for eleven academy awards:
- Best Picture- Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix)- Best Cinematography- Best Costume Design- Best Directing (Todd Phillips)- Best Film Editing- Best Makeup and Hairstyling- Best Music (Original Score) (Hildur Gudnadottir)- Best Sound Editing- Best Sound Mixing- Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn More7
Friday, February 710:00—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 More
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Monday, February 103:30—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. Register in the Children's Room either in person or by calling 978-412-8713.Monday, February 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, February 119:30—10:00 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 More
Tuesday, February 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 More
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Wednesday, February 1210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time Ages 2 to 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 More
Wednesday, February 123:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Explorers
A big kid story time for first graders in which we explore each month a new genre of children's literature, from fairy tales to fables, myths to poetry. Each session we will read a few stories, talk about them for a short while, and end with a related craft.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 126:30—7:45 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, February 1310:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story time Ages 2 and 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 richer picture books and a simple craft.
Thursday, February 132:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies B
A monthly book club for third graders who love to read and talk about books. Register in the Children's Room either in person or by calling 978-412-8713.14
Friday, February 1410:00—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 More
Friday, February 144:30—6:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Book2Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Join us for our third Teen book-to-movie book discussion and movie viewing. This month we will be watching the 1971 version of the famous Dahl book - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G, 98 minutes) - as well as to enjoy tasty treats and pizza. THERE WILL BE CHOCOLATE TASTINGS! We'll try different kinds of chocolates, vote on our favorites, and discuss what Wonka would do to improve them all.…Learn More15
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Sunday, February 16Closed
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Monday, February 17Closed
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Tuesday, February 1811:00—11:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show
Shadow Puppet Show
Tuesday, February 181:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Love Your Pet Week Movie: Gremlins (TEEN ONLY)
In honor of "Love Your Pet" day on February 20th, let's learn how to take care of your pet Mogwai. .. or not. Do you think you can remember these three rules?Don't get them wet. Don't expose them to bright light. Don't (no matter how much they beg) feed them after midnight.…Learn More19
Wednesday, February 191:00—3:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Games!
Happy Vacation and Love Your Pet Week! Looking for something to do his vacation? 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, February 196:00—7:45 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich R. Book Group
This month we are reading A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Klinefor . New members welcome! For questions please contact Denise Scarpa at shoe3001@aol. com20
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Friday, February 2110:00—10:45 AMWinthrop Elementary School, 65 Central StreetCommunity Locations(various), 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Tanglewood Marionettes Performance of Fairy Circus
Tanglewood Marionettes' performance of The Fairy Circus.
Friday, February 211:00—1:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Tanglewood Marionettes' Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Tanglewood Marionettes' Puppet manipulation Workshop
Friday, February 215:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Pet Cupcake Contest!
Let's end "Love Your Pet" / vacation week with cupcakes and prizes!
Come in, get creative, and go home with a yummy cupcake (or two) and maybe a prize. Prizes will be awarded around the theme: "My Pet is Best Because. .. ". This place can be a real pet or a pet from your imagination or a favorite book/movie.…Learn More22
Saturday, February 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Website Basics Series: Planning For Your Website
In this series, you will be introduced to all the tools you need to put yourself, your business, or your organization on the Web. This session (Part 1 of 3) gives you a "pre-flight checklist" of everything you need to do before you launch your site.…Learn MoreSaturday, February 221:00—2:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Love Your Pet Week Movie: Detective Pikachu (All Ages)
In honor of "Love Your Pet" day on February 20th, let's learn how to take care of your Pokemon so that they can take care of you!
Come in and watch "Detective Pikachu" (2019, PG, 104 minutes) in the Collins Room.
This event is free and no registration is required.…Learn More23
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Monday, February 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 Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover. Copies are available to borrow from the library. About the book:Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom.…Learn More25
Tuesday, February 259:30—10:00 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 More
Tuesday, February 2510:00—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 More
Tuesday, February 253:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Junior Great Books
Grade 2, Junior Great Books, meets on one Tuesday afternoon per month. 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 More
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Wednesday, February 2610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time Ages 2 to 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 More
Wednesday, February 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
Thursday, February 2710:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Transitional Story time Ages 2 and 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 richer picture books and a simple craft.
Thursday, February 272:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time ages 4 through Kindergarten
Participants from age 4 to Kindergarten. Great chance for children to catch up with their new and old school friends in the library setting. This program meets about once a month and children attend program independently. Stories, songs, crafts!
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