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Monday, January 4All DayOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
January Teen Writing Contest Begins!
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Ready. .. Set. .. Write!
We've decided to host a monthly writing contest for teens (grades 6-12). Each month, a small prompt will be given, and teens have 1,000 words to create a story in which they incorporate the prompt given.
All stories will be submitted via an online form by 5pm on the last day of the month.…Learn MoreMonday, January 43:30—4:15 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 with their peers. Registration is filled for this event. This event will take place on Zoom.Monday, January 47:00—7:45 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 at the Holds Station in the main circulation room. Please wear a mask and follow the signs to the Holds Station and a staff member will grab a copy of the MBC book and check it out to you.…Learn More5
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Thursday, January 73:30—4:15 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies
A book club for 3rd graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers. This event will take place on Zoom.8
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Sunday, January 107:00—8:15 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Wine Webinar: Wine 101 - Tasting and Pairing
Join Colin Budzyna (WSET II) for a unique introductory look at winemaking, tasting and pairing, as well as tips for buying wine! For those who are interested, there will be an opportunity to taste and discuss together (recommended wine to have on hand for the tasting: Bourgogne Pinot Noir).…Learn More11
Monday, January 1110:00—10:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Music for the Little Ones with Eric Clemenzi
Music for the Little Ones with Eric Clemenzi is 30 minutes of music designed for caregivers and the little people in their lives with lots of children's classics. Join the live program and see and be seen by your friends, or just watch the program in private.…Learn MoreMonday, January 113:00—4:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 MoreMonday, January 113:30—4:15 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 to talk about books with their peers. Registration is full for this event. This event will take place on Zoom.12
Tuesday, January 1210:00—10:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Preschool Yoga with Miss Elissa
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Yoga for caregivers with toddlers and preschoolers.13
Wednesday, January 133:00—3:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga for Elementary School Children with Miss Elissa
yoga for elementary school children with Elisssa ShoremanWednesday, January 136:00—7:00 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Monthly Stretch, Flow + Restore Yoga
Come wind down from the day with the perfect combination of breath, movement and stillness.
We will begin our practice together with a centering, followed by a gentle and available flow stretching and strengthening our bodies and minds. We will complete our practice together in a few nourishing restorative poses to ensure you have the sweetest dreams.…Learn More14
Thursday, January 1410:00—10:15 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
New Live Virtual Story Time
Live, virtual Story TimeThursday, January 144:00—4:45 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Paint Night: Winter Watercolors
Take a moment this month and join Teen Librarian Katy to try your hand at watercolor painting. It's been a busy holiday season, and now it's time to catch our breaths and slow down. After watching a brief watercolor video all together via Zoom, you will use the provided materials to conjure up your own winter scenes on paper and check out what others are doing at the same time.…Learn More15
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Monday, January 18Closed
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Tuesday, January 199:00 AM—5:00 PMLibrary LawnIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
January StoryWalk® starts today!
You might find yourselves singing as you enjoy this StoryWalk® of Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Peggy Lee on the grounds of the Ipswich Public Library. Available during daylight hours whenever the library is open if the weather outside is not frightful, starting Monday, January 18.Tuesday, January 1910:00—10:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Preschool Yoga with Miss Elissa
Yoga for caregivers with toddlers and preschoolers.20
Wednesday, January 203:00—3:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga for Elementary School Children with Miss Elissa
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Thursday, January 2110:00—10:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Live Mother Goose on the Loose
live virtual Mother GooseThursday, January 214:00—4:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
High School Book Club
Join us for our monthly High School Book Club meeting. All high school teens are invited (9th through 12th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion virtually using Zoom.
This month we are reading: Juniper Lemon's Happiness Index by Julie Israel.…Learn More22
Friday, January 224:00—4:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 school teens are invited (6th through 8th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion virtually using Zoom.
This month we are reading: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. Copies of the book will be available to check out at the Holds Station on the main floor in the library starting on Wednesday, December 23rd.…Learn More23
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Monday, January 253:30—4:15 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich 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 to talk about books with their peers. Registration for this event is full. This event will take place on Zoom.26
Tuesday, January 2610:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Armchair Traveler: Northern Sicily
Join Reference Librarian Jeff Klapes, ‘The Traveling Librarian,’ for another of his popular armchair travel presentations via Zoom. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month we'll visit northern Sicily, at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, and influenced by many different cultures throughout its history.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 2610:00—10:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Preschool Yoga with Miss Elissa
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Wednesday, January 273:00—3:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga for Elementary School Children with Miss Elissa
yoga for elementary school children with Elisssa ShoremanWednesday, January 276:30—7:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Craft Club: A Meetup for Adventurous Makers!
Join us for our first ever (virtual) crafters' meetup! Each month, we will create a take home crafting kit including all the materials needed to make something special at home. Registration opens two weeks before each meetup and participants may pick up a craft kit at the Circulation Desk.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 31All DayOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
January Teen Writing Contest Entries Due!
Ready. .. Set. .. Write!
We've decided to host a monthly writing contest for teens (grades 6-12). Each month, a small prompt will be given, and teens have 1,000 words to create a story in which they incorporate the prompt given.
All stories will be submitted via an online form by 5pm on the last day of the month.…Learn More