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Thursday, January 512:00—1:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
POSTPONED TO FEB. 2 - Cookbook Club
***Due to surging COVID and flu cases, this program has been postponed to Thursday, February 2. *** 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 52:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies A
A book club for third graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers! Children are assigned an age-appropriate novel in advance and read it prior to the group's meeting. We will share a snack and discuss the book, with a special emphasis on the characters' choices -- why do they choose to act in specific ways and how does it change them during the course of the novel? Registration is required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 53:30—4:15 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 school teens are invited (6th through 8th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion and some snacks.
This month we are reading: Redwood and Ponytail by K. A. Holt. Copies of the book will be available to pick up in the Teen Room after our previous meeting and check out at either circulation desk.…Learn More6
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Monday, January 910:00—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, January 93:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Radical Readers A
A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers! Each month an age-appropriate novel with be assigned in advance for members to read prior to the meeting. We will share a snack and discuss the novel, with a particular emphasis on why and how characters make the choices they do.…Learn MoreMonday, January 96:00—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, January 96:30—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. This time, we will be discussing: The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Copies will be available after our previous meeting to pick up on our book group's section of the Holds Shelf anytime the library is open.…Learn More10
Tuesday, 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 MoreTuesday, January 103:45—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Grade 2 Jr. Great Books Club
Grade 2, Junior Great Books, meets on one Tuesday afternoon per month. Registration is required. 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, January 1110:00—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, January 116:30—7:45 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Friends of the Ipswich Public Library Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of the Friends of Ipswich Public Library.
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Thursday, January 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 MoreThursday, January 123:30—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - 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 either in person or virtually using Zoom. Snacks provided.
This month we are reading: Valiant Ladies by Melissa Grey.…Learn More13
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Monday, January 16Closed
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Tuesday, 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 More18
Wednesday, January 1810:00—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, January 183:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
First Grade Junior Great Books
A book club for first graders using the Junior Great Books curriculum. Children will read with their caregivers an assigned story in advance of the meeting each month, and then we will read the story again together as a group. Children will be encouraged to "wonder" about the story and pose questions about why the characters act in the way they do or why the story takes the turns it does.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 183:30—4:45 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Arts Subcommittee Meeting
The Arts Subcommittee works together to develop one or two arts-related programs (music, art appreciation, creative writing, etc. ) to be held at the library annually.19
Thursday, January 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 MoreThursday, January 192:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies B
A book club for third graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers! Children are assigned an age-appropriate novel in advance and read it prior to the group's meeting. We will share a snack and discuss the book, with a special emphasis on the characters' choices -- why do they choose to act in specific ways and how does it change them during the course of the novel? Registration is required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 193:30—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Winter Meeting - Discussing Spring Events!
All teens are welcome. No registration required. In this meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (grades 6th-12th & Maggie), we will discuss:- Spring Events (March, April, May)- Scheduling new art program times- Teen Candy BINGO themes- Where is our TV? (an update)- Teen Binge Boxes- Library of Things (items you would need/want)Yes, there will be snacks! See you there.…Learn More20
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Monday, January 233:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELLED -- Radical Readers B
A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers! Each month an age-appropriate novel with be assigned in advance for members to read prior to the meeting. We will share a snack and discuss the novel, with a particular emphasis on why and how characters make the choices they do.…Learn MoreMonday, January 236:30—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: Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser. Copies will be available to pick up after our previous meeting on our book group's section of the Holds Shelf anytime the library is open.…Learn More24
Tuesday, 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 More25
Wednesday, January 2510:00—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, January 254:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "Study Hard, Nap Harder."
Happy (sort of) Month of Exams!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.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 256:30—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED -- Nonfiction Book Club
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss a work of nonfiction.
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Thursday, January 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 MoreThursday, January 262:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Crafternoon
Come make a cool craft with Mrs. G! These creative and sometimes intricate crafts are geared to children who can make them independently. Children under the age of 8 who wish to participate must be accompanied by a caregiver. While registration is not required, you may do so if you wish to receive an email reminder of the event.
Thursday, January 263:30—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen 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. Snacked provided. This time, we will be discussing: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh. Copies will be available to pick up in the Teen Room anytime the library is open.…Learn More27
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Monday, January 303:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Radical Readers C
A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers! Each month an age-appropriate novel with be assigned in advance for members to read prior to the meeting. We will share a snack and discuss the novel, with a particular emphasis on why and how characters make the choices they do.…Learn MoreMonday, January 306:30—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 More31
Tuesday, 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