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Friday, July 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 More2
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Thursday, July 712:00—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 More8
Friday, July 81:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
All Ages Drop-in Gaming: Old School Video Games
Come one and all to try out some video games of the past!Whether you are new to the world of electronic gaming or an old pro, you are welcome to celebrate International Video Game Day at the Ipswich Public Library. Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker will have the following gaming systems from her own personal collection set-up for you to try out: Nintendo 64, Play Station 2, X-Box (the original), Sega Genesis, Nintendo Gameboy (original), Nintendo Gameboy Color, and the Pre-Computer (try out hangman or test your typing skills!).…Learn More9
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Monday, July 116:30—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: Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh. Copies will be available to pick up after our June meeting on our book group's section of the Holds Shelf anytime the library is open.…Learn More
Campfire sing-along with Kitt Cox12
Tuesday, July 1210:00—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, July 122:00—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: Rock Art Adventures
Take a moment this month and join Teen Librarian Katy to try your hand at painting rocks.
It's been a busy end of the school year, and now it's time to catch our breaths and slow down as summer approaches. After watching a brief painting video all together, you will use the provided materials to conjure up your own scenes on one of the most natural mediums ever - rocks!No skill needed.…Learn More13
Wednesday, July 1312:00 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
Wednesday, July 1310:00—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, July 136:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Friends of the Ipswich Public Library
Monthly meeting of the Board of the Friends of Ipswich Public Library.
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Friday, July 1510:00—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 More16
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Monday, July 1810:00—10:30 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 Little Ones
Monday, July 184:00—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, July 186:00—6:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Roosevelt's Work Projects Administration at the IPL
This event has been canceled. Sign up for our newsletter, check out this calendar, or follow our social media channels to see when events like this will take place in the future!While the Work Projects Administration's impact is visible all over the United States with plaques, roads, monuments, and murals to remind us of its great reach- the only evidence left of the WPA's presence at the Ipswich Public Library are historical files in the Ipswich Room Archives, from over eight decades ago.…Learn More19
Tuesday, July 1910:00—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 More20
Wednesday, July 2012:00 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
Wednesday, July 2010:00—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, July 204:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "We're off to see the Wizard!"
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 More21
Thursday, July 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 213:00—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Writing Contest: A Story in Emojis
Ready. Set. Write!
Embracing the theme "World Emoji Day" (on July 17th), we will be challenging ourselves to write a few tales using (mostly) emojis. Near the end, each teen will share their favorite story that they've created to the summer reading theme "Beyond the Beaten Path", and just like in the cupcake challenges, some of you will get a prize based on how well you adhere to the theme and given rules!
No skill needed.…Learn More22
Friday, July 2210:00—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 More23
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Monday, July 254:00—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, July 256:30—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 More26
Tuesday, July 2610:00—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 More27
Wednesday, July 2712:00 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
Wednesday, July 2710:00—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, July 273:00—4:00 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.28
Thursday, July 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 283:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Big Head Biography Summer Book Club
A book discussion for rising third- to fifth graders. We will read the "big head" biography of Julia Child in advance, meet to talk about that person's life, and participate in a craft or related 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, July 2910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Special Vehicle Day Story Time
This is a special Vehicle Day Story Time! Fire Chief Parisi will read a story to the group. Blades, the Boston Bruins mascot will be with us that day! 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 .…Learn MoreFriday, July 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Library LawnIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Vehicle Day and Hot Dog Picnic
Vehicle Day and Hot Dog Picnic
Friday, July 294:00—6:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Teen Book2Movie: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz/Oz The Great and Powerful
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 2013 version of the book - Oz The Great and Powerful (PG, 127 minutes) - as well as to enjoy tasty treats and pizza.…Learn More30
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