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Wednesday, July 56:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting 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.
Wednesday, July 56:30—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club
This isn't your typical book club! Instead of all reading the same book or genre, members read whatever they want each month. There's no homework to do before we meet, just read what you want and come ready to talk! Anyone 18 and older is welcome to join.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 612:00—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, July 63:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
I Survived Book Club for Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Enter an era of the past by reading a book from the well-loved "I Survived" series. Registered children will pick up the designated book in advance of the group, read it before we meet, and then be prepared to discuss it at the meeting. A snack will be provided by the library.
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Friday, July 710:30—11:30 AMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
VIRTUAL: Norman Rockwell on Art
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
“America’s favorite illustrator” is best known for his relatable scenes of modern American life with subjects selected for their broad appeal: families, holiday celebrations and young love.…Learn More8
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Monday, July 10All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Summer Book Camp
Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. Registration is currently full!Monday, July 106:30—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: Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht. 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 More11
Monday, July 10All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Summer Book Camp
Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. Registration is currently full!12
Monday, July 10All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Summer Book Camp
Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. Registration is currently full!Wednesday, July 129:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in the Children's Room annual Summer Photo Contest, which runs for four consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, July 12. A separate theme is assigned each week. Children may submit one photo per week relevant to the assigned theme to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail.…Learn More
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Monday, July 10All DayCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Summer Book Camp
Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. Registration is currently full!Thursday, July 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Writers Group
Join us to build a community of local writers. Whether you're published, trying to publish, or just writing for fun, come and meet your fellow writers. This is a set time for you to write during. Need some accountability? This is the write group for you! Let's build a community of writers right here in Ipswich.…Learn More14
Friday, July 143:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Summer Radical Readers
A summer book club for kids who love to read and to talk about books with their peers. This group is for rising 4th-5th graders and offers a taste of our academic year Radical Readers program for children who have not tried it yet but might be curious about it, and is a continuation of the program for children who are veteran participants.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 151:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
All Ages Drop-in Gaming: Old School Video Games
IT'S BACK!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 and play video games 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, 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 More16
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Monday, July 1710:00—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 172:00—3:00 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
VIRTUAL: Navigating Career Options At Any Stage of Life
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **Changing jobs is becoming a popular career move for plenty of American workers across the nation in search of better benefits, more money, and a positive work-life balance.…Learn MoreMonday, July 176:30—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: Celestia by Manuele Fior. 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 More18
Tuesday, July 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 More19
Wednesday, July 199:00—9:30 AMChildren's RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Lap Sit Mother Goose
Lap Sit Mother Goose
Wednesday, July 199:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in the Children's Room annual Summer Photo Contest, which runs for four consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, July 12. A separate theme is assigned each week. Children may submit one photo per week relevant to the assigned theme to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail.…Learn More
Wednesday, 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 MoreWednesday, July 196:00—7:45 PMQuiet Study RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich R Book Club
The Ipswich R Book Group meets every third Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 7:45pm in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Ipswich Public Library. We read all kinds of books and choose the next month's book at the end of the discussion each month.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 196:00—7:45 PMQuiet Study RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich R Book Club
The Ipswich R Book Group meets every third Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 7:45pm in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Ipswich Public Library. We read all kinds of books and choose the next month's book at the end of the discussion each month.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 201:00—2:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Harry Potter Giant Clue! (4th and 5th Graders Only)
It's back!!Was it Luna? In the greenhouse? With the bludger?
Come in your best costume and use both body and wits in a giant-sized game of Clue to find out who killed Dumbledore!
Registration required! This library program is free and for 4th/5th GRADERS ONLY! (There are separate sessions for adults and for teens.…Learn MoreThursday, July 203:00—4:00 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, 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 More21
Friday, July 2110:00—10:30 AMRogers 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, July 215:00—6:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Harry Potter Giant Clue! (TEENS Only)
It's back!!Was it Luna? In the greenhouse? With the bludger?
Come in your best costume and use both body and wits in a giant-sized game of Clue to find out who killed Dumbledore!
Registration required! This library program is free and for TEENS ONLY! (There are separate sessions for adults and for 4th/5th Graders.…Learn More22
Saturday, July 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Fungi Walk for Beginners
This is a guided mushroom walk for all those interested in discovering fungi growing in the Dow Brook Conservation Area lead by Jana Harris. Jana Harris works with Essex Forays, is certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety, and is a member of the Boston Mycological Club. She also has a show on ICAM showcasing local fungi!Saturday, July 226:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Harry Potter Giant Clue! (Adults Only)
It's back!!Was it Luna? In the greenhouse? With the bludger?
Come in your best costume and use both body and wits in a giant-sized game of Clue to find out who killed Dumbledore!
Registration required! This library program is free and for ADULTS ONLY! (There are separate sessions for teens and for 4th/5th Graders.…Learn More23
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Tuesday, July 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 More26
Wednesday, July 269:00—9:30 AMChildren's RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Lap Sit Mother Goose
Lap Sit Mother Goose
Wednesday, July 269:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in the Children's Room annual Summer Photo Contest, which runs for four consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, July 12. A separate theme is assigned each week. Children may submit one photo per week relevant to the assigned theme to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail.…Learn More
Wednesday, 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 MoreWednesday, July 264:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "Fantasy"
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! The theme of this BINGO is: "Fantasy.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 266:30—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Nonfiction Book Club
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss a work of nonfiction. The July 2023 title is The kneeling man : my father's life as a Black spy who witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. by Leta McCollough Seletzky. About the book:"The intimate and heartbreaking story of a Black undercover police officer who famously kneeled by the assassinated Rev.…Learn More
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Friday, July 2810:00—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, July 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMAscension Memorial Church Parking LotCommunity Locations(various), 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
Our Annual Vehicle Day and Hot Dog Picnic returns! In the Ascension Church parking lot on County Road, see police cars, fire engines, ambulances, a school bus, bucket loaders and other construction equipment, and meet the public safety officials and drivers! Then join us on the front lawn of the library for a hot dog picnic provided by the Trustees of the Ipswich Public Library.…Learn More
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Monday, July 316:30—7:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club (POSTPONED from 7/24 to 7/31)
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 MoreMonday, July 317:00—8:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
VIRTUAL: Advice From Literary Agent Doug Grad
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **If you're a writer looking to meet with other writers, check out our writer's group that meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10am-12pm! Learn from literary agent Doug Grad.…Learn More