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Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 5th graders
Book Camp for rising 5th graders.
Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 4th graders
Book Camp for rising 4th graders.
Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 3rd graders
Book Camp for rising 3rd graders.
Monday, August 110:00—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 MoreMonday, August 14:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Learn cursive grades 3 to 5!
Summer 2022 ProgramsCursive Writing program (Polly’s Perfect Pupil’s Penmanship) is for students entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in the fall. Sponsored by former library director, Victor Dyer in memory of his mother. Four-week session on Mondays 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 and 8/8/2022 at 4 p.…Learn More
Monday, August 16:30—7:15 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 at the Holds Station in the main circulation room. This time, we will be discussing: Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1) by Elizabeth Peters.…Learn More2
Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 5th graders
Book Camp for rising 5th graders.
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Wednesday, August 312:00 AM—12:00 PMOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Photo Contest
Photography contest for children ages 6-9 and 10-13. Enter one photo, based on the theme, each week. Due dates are Wednesday, July 13, 20 & 27, and August 3 at NOON. Please email photo to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail. com. Winners each week will have their photos published in the Ipswich Local News and will win a small prize.…Learn More
Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 5th graders
Book Camp for rising 5th graders.
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Monday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library Book Camp rising 5th graders
Book Camp for rising 5th graders.
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Friday, August 510:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time
For children ages 2 through Kindergarten. A fun opportunity for adults to interact with the child in their care while listening to stories, singing songs and participating in large motor skill activities . Creating a wonderful sense of community, this is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and their grandchildren or for any caregivers who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge.…Learn More6
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Monday, August 810:00—10:30 AMRogers RoomIpswich 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
Monday, August 84:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Learn cursive grades 3 to 5!
Summer 2022 ProgramsCursive Writing program (Polly’s Perfect Pupil’s Penmanship) is for students entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in the fall. Sponsored by former library director, Victor Dyer in memory of his mother. Four-week session on Mondays 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 and 8/8/2022 at 4 p.…Learn More
Monday, August 86:30—7:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Graphic Novel Book Club
Love a good graphic novel, be it fiction, non-fiction, or biography? Join fellow graphic novel lovers and discuss the assigned book. This time, we will be discussing: The Rime of the Modern Mariner by Nick Hayes. Copies will be available to pick up after our July meeting on our book group's section of the Holds Shelf anytime the library is open.…Learn More9
Tuesday, August 910:00—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, August 92:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Flower arranging for children! grades 1 and 2
Flower arranging for children. Vivienne Hurton from Anastasia’s Flowers on Main in Byfield will instruct young patrons in the art of flower arranging on Tuesday, August 9. All materials provided and participants will take home their arrangements.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 92:00—3:30 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Virtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Art Creations: Campfire Scenes (Bob Ross & Acrylics)
Take a moment this month and join Teen Librarian Katy to try your hand at painting peaceful camping scenes, guided by our good friend Bob Ross.
It's been a busy summer, and now it's time to catch our breaths and slow down as end of summer approaches.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 93:15—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Flower arranging for children! Grades 3 to 5
Flower arranging for children. Vivienne Hurton from Anastasia’s Flowers on Main in Byfield will instruct young patrons in the art of flower arranging on Tuesday, August 9. All materials provided and participants will take home their arrangements.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 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 MoreWednesday, August 106:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Friends of the Ipswich Public Library
Monthly meeting of the Board of the Friends of Ipswich Public Library.
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Thursday, August 119:30—11:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, August 1112:00—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, August 113:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
"I Survived" series Summer Book Club
A book discussion for rising third- to fifth-graders. Children will read "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood" in advance and then we will meet to talk about the book and participate in a related craft or activity. Once children are registered, they will be directed to the Children's Room to pick up a copy of the book.
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Friday, August 1210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time
For children ages 2 through Kindergarten. A fun opportunity for adults to interact with the child in their care while listening to stories, singing songs and participating in large motor skill activities . Creating a wonderful sense of community, this is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and their grandchildren or for any caregivers who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge.…Learn More13
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Monday, August 155:00—7:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Photo Exhibit and Reception
Come view the results of a summer's worth of terrific photography by Ipswich children in grades 1-7 who have been participating in the Children's Room annual photography contest. Light snacks will be served.
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Tuesday, August 1610:00—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 More17
Wednesday, August 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 MoreWednesday, August 172:30—3:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Summer Radical Readers
A book club for rising 4th and 5th graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers. A snack will be provided.Wednesday, August 174:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "Things that go BUMP in the night!"
Happy Summer!Grab a board and your candy markers and get ready to BINGO! If you've never played BINGO, now is the time to learn, with treats and prizes in the mix. The winner each session will have their name entered into a very stylish hat. Once we have hit the end of our program time, Teen Librarian Katy will draw three names from the hat and all three will be prize winners!This event is free and for Teens only (incoming 6th-12th grade).…Learn More18
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Friday, August 1910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time
For children ages 2 through Kindergarten. A fun opportunity for adults to interact with the child in their care while listening to stories, singing songs and participating in large motor skill activities . Creating a wonderful sense of community, this is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and their grandchildren or for any caregivers who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge.…Learn More20
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Monday, August 226:30—7:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
Love a good fantasy or science fiction story? Maybe both?Join fellow fantasy and science fiction lovers and discuss a novel of one of these genres at the end of each month. Science Fiction titles will be selected for odd months. Fantasy titles will be selected for even months.…Learn More23
Tuesday, August 2310:00—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 More24
Wednesday, August 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 MoreWednesday, August 246:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Virtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Algonquian Foodways and Medicinal Plants
Note: If you would like to attend this program in person, please register for this program with the registration form on this page below. If you'd like to attend this program virtually (livestreamed) on Zoom, register at this link HERE. Join Mary Ellen Lepionka at the Ipswich Public Library to learn about Indigenous uses of land and resources in the Essex County area.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 2510:00—11:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
HEXBUG Mazes
HEXBUGS are small robotic bugs that creep and crawl around using vibration-powered technology. These tech toys can scale tubes, navigate around corners, and inch across the floor. The library will provide the HEXBUGS and the recycled materials to create maze landscapes for these creatures on Thursday, August 25 from 10 a.…Learn More26
Friday, August 2610:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Story Time
For children ages 2 through Kindergarten. A fun opportunity for adults to interact with the child in their care while listening to stories, singing songs and participating in large motor skill activities . Creating a wonderful sense of community, this is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and their grandchildren or for any caregivers who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge.…Learn MoreFriday, August 264:00—6:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Book2Movie: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
We are bringing it back! The teen book-to-movie book discussion and movie viewing will continue this summer. This month we will be discussing the title and then will be watching the 2019 version of the book - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13, 108 minutes) - as well as to enjoy tasty treats and pizza.…Learn More27
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