May 2020

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Friday, May 110:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 46:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Mystery Book Club

CANCELLED: Mystery Book ClubLove 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 More
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Tuesday, May 59:30—10:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 510:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 510:00—10:30 AMOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose #7 Moms

Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose #7  MomsVirtual Mother Goose on the Loose program from the Ipswich Public Library.   #7  MomsVirtual Mother Goose #7 Moms

Tuesday, May 53:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Story Time age 4 to Kindergarten

Story Time for children ages 4 to Kindergarten. Children attend independently.
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Wednesday, May 610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 63:30—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Bark and Read for tentative readers

Bark and Read an International Dog Therapy ProgramRegistration is required for Bark and Read, a program that boosts the confidence of young readers with Christine Christoforo and her dog, Rue, who has been trained by Therapy Dogs International.   This program is best for tentative readers in grades 1 through 3 and/or children who might be uncomfortable with dogs.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 710:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 712:00—1:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Cookbook Club

CANCELLED: Cookbook ClubWhat 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 More

Thursday, May 72:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Book Buddies A

CANCELLED: Book Buddies AA 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.
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Friday, May 810:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 91:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Armchair Traveler: Laos

CANCELLED: Armchair Traveler: LaosLAOS - Join Reference Librarian Jeff Klapes, ‘The Traveling Librarian,’ for an armchair traveler’s journey to rarely visited Laos. We'll focus on the northern part of the country, specfically the town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO heritage site packed with gorgeous temples and traditional food, markets, and lifestyle.…Learn More
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Monday, May 113:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Radical Readers B

CANCELLED: Radical Readers BA 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.
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Tuesday, May 129:30—10:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 1210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 123:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 1310:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 133:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Story Explorers

CANCELLED: Story ExplorersA 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 More

Wednesday, May 136:30—7:45 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Ipswich Poetry Group

CANCELLED: Ipswich Poetry GroupThe 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.
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Thursday, May 1410:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 1510:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: 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, May 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELLED: Technology Training: Cloud Storage

CANCELLED: Technology Training: Cloud StorageIn this session, you'll learn what it means to store your documents and images "in the cloud. " You'll be introduced to storage options including Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Apple iCloud, and Dropbox, and the similarities and differences between them.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 199:30—10:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 1910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 2010:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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
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Thursday, May 2110:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 212:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - Book Buddies B

Book Buddies BA 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.
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Friday, May 2210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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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Sunday, May 24Closed

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Monday, May 25Closed

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Tuesday, May 269:30—10:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 2610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 2710:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 276:30—8:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - Ipswich Poetry Group

Ipswich Poetry GroupThe 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.
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Thursday, May 2810:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 2910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - 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, May 294:00—4:45 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - Middle School Book Club

Middle School Book ClubJoin 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: **. Copies are available to be picked up for check out in the Teen Room on the Teen Book Club Shelf.…Learn More

Friday, May 295:00—5:45 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - High School Book Club

High School Book ClubJoin us for our monthly High School Book Club meeting. All high school teens are invited (9th through 12th grade) to come join -for a great book discussion as well as tasty treats and pizza. This month we are reading: **. Copies are available to be picked up for check out in the Teen Room on the Teen Book Club Shelf.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 309:00 AM—3:00 PMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

CANCELED - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book SaleFriends of the Ipswich Public Library are hosting a one day only USED BOOK SALE!DATE:     Saturday, May 30TIME:     9am-3pmWHERE:  Ipswich Public Library - Rogers Room*FICTION*NONFICTION*TEEN*CHILDREN'S*AUDIO/VISUAL*Gently used books at rock bottom pricesStock up for summer readingFind a new favorite cookbookPick up some classics for the kidsProceeds benefit the Ipswich Public LibraryDO NOT MISS THIS SALE!  B.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 31Closed

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