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Wednesday, January 1Closed
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Thursday, January 212:00—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, January 23:00—5:00 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 More3
Friday, January 31:00—2:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Family Movie Abominable
Animated family movie, Abominable, showing in the Collins Room with our great new projection and sound system. Rated PG. The movie runs for 100 minutes. Free bottled water and popcorn, one per guest. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.…Learn More
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Monday, January 63:30—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, January 66:30—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: China Trade (Lydia Chin & Bill Smith #1) by S.…Learn More7
Tuesday, January 79:00—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, January 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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Wednesday, January 810:30—11:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Music for the Little Ones with Eric Clemenzi
Music for the Littles Ones with Eric ClemenziMeets at 10:30 a. m. 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 More
Wednesday, January 86:30—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.Wednesday, January 87:00—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Friends of the Ipswich Library.…Learn More9
Thursday, January 910:00—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, January 92:30—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 978-412-8713.10
Friday, January 1010:00—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, January 133:30—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, January 137:30—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 More14
Tuesday, January 149:00—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, January 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
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Wednesday, January 1510:00—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, January 153:30—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, January 156:00—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 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. New members welcome! For questions please contact Denise Scarpa at shoe3001@aol. com16
Thursday, January 1610:00—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, January 162:30—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Crafternoon
Crafternoon is intended for school age children with intricate and challenging crafts. Each child under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to actively assist with the craft. This month we will turn the Collins Room into a giant Maker Space.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1710:00—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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Saturday, January 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: The Lion King
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: The Lion King (PG, 118 min).
This film has been nominated for one academy award:
- Best Visual Effects
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn More19
Sunday, January 19Closed
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Monday, January 20Closed
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Tuesday, January 219:00—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, January 2110:00—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, January 213:30—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
Tuesday, January 216:00—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Judy
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Judy (PG-13, 118 min).
This film has been nominated for two academy awards:
- Best Actress (Renee Zellweger)- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 216:30—7:45 PMTeen 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.22
Wednesday, January 2210:00—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, January 225:00—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Once Upon a Time. .. in Hollywood (R, 161 min).
This film has been nominated for ten academy awards:
- Best Picture- Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio)- Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt)- Best Cinematography- Best Costume Design- Best Directing (Quentin Tarantino)- Best Production Design- Best Sound Editing- Best Sound Mixing- Best Writing (Original Screen Play) (Quentin Tarantino)
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 226:30—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 617-584-7025.23
Thursday, January 2310:00—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, January 232:30—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 978-412-8713.24
Friday, January 2410:00—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, January 244:00—4:45 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Middle School Book Club
Join us for our monthly Middle School Book Club meeting. All middle schooled teens are invited (6th through 8th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion as well as tasty treats and pizza.
This month we are reading: The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands.…Learn More25
Saturday, January 2510:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Technology Training: Your New Gadget
Did you get a new device over the holidays? Not sure how to use it? Bring your fully-charged device, the box it came in, and all the manuals to this class and we'll try to get you going and answer your questions. Some devices require being connected to a personal computer and may not be able to be made fully operational during class.…Learn More26
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Monday, January 276:30—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 The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Copies are available to borrow from the library. The gap between rich and poor has never been wider…legislative stalemate paralyzes the country…corporations resist federal regulations…spectacular mergers produce giant companies…the influence of money in politics deepens…bombs explode in crowded streets…small wars proliferate far from our shores…a dizzying array of inventions speeds the pace of daily life.…Learn More28
Tuesday, January 289:00—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, January 2810:00—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, January 2910:00—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, January 296:00—8:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Harriet
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Harriet (PG-13, 125 min).
This film has been nominated for two academy awards:
- Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo)- Best Music (Original Song) - "Stand Up"
Copies of the movie are a part of our Night at the Oscars display on the main floor.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 3010:00—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.
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Friday, January 3110:00—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