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Wednesday, March 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
Thursday, March 210:00—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, March 212:00—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, March 22:30—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, March 23:30—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: TBD Copies of the book will be available to pick up in the Teen Room and check out at either circulation desk.…Learn More
Thursday, March 26:30—8:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Banshees of Inisherin
Join us this month as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: The Banshees of Inisherin (R, 114 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn More3
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Saturday, March 410:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Join us this month as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (PG, 115 min).
This film has been nominated for one academy award:
- Best Costume DesignThis film was inspired by the 1958 novel by Paul Gallico.…Learn More5
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Monday, March 610:00—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, March 63:30—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, March 66:30—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: Crimson Lake (Crimson Lake, #1) by Candice Fox. 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 More7
Tuesday, March 710:00—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 More8
Wednesday, March 810:00—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, March 84:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "One Piece Adventure"
Happy March!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 MoreWednesday, March 86:30—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.
Wednesday, March 86:30—8:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Empire of Light
Join us this month as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Empire of Light (R, 115 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn More9
Thursday, March 910:00—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, March 93:30—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich 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 either in person or virtually using Zoom. Snacks provided.
This month we are reading: TBD. Copies of the book will be available to pick up in the Teen Room and check out at either circulation desk.…Learn More
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Friday, March 106:30—8:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Top Gun Maverick
Join us this month as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 130 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn MoreFriday, March 107:00—8:30 PMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Melies the Magician and Mentalist
Join us for an evening with magician and mentalist, Melies. This program is geared toward an adult audience.
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Monday, March 133:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
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, March 136:00—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, March 136:30—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: No One Else by R. Kikuo Johnson. 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 More14
Tuesday, March 1410:00—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, March 147:30—8:30 PMVirtual - LiveIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
An America Divided: Can We Live With One Another? with New Yorker Staff Writer, Emma Green
Join us for this VIRTUAL PROGRAM. Emma Green will explore the ways that Americans are divided - politically, religiously, economically, communities, and even families. What has caused these ruptures and what are some ways for us to come back together? Pulling from the many, many people she has spoken to over the years as well as her articles on the Federalist Society, the Supreme Court, and Affirmative Action, Emma will lead us in this difficult but essential discussion!Emma Green is a staff writer at The New Yorker who covers education and academia.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 1510:00—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, March 153:30—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, March 153:30—4:30 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Paint Afternoons: Watercolors & Crayons
Take a moment this month and join Teen Librarian Katy to try your hand at watercolor painting. It's been a busy winter, and now it's time to catch our breaths and slow down as spring approaches. After watching a brief watercolor video all together, 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 MoreWednesday, March 156:00—7:45 PMConference 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, March 1610:00—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, March 162:30—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, March 163:30—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: TBD. Copies will be available to pick up in the Teen Room anytime the library is open.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Historical Commission: Restore and Repair Your Old Windows
Learn about restoration of old windows from the "Window Woman of New England"
Saturday, March 182:00—3:30 PMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Jenny Jackson "Pineapple Street" Author Talk
Please join us to celebrate Ipswich native Jenny Jackson's debut novel release!Jenny will read from her new novel, answer questions from the audience and sign books. Copies of Jenny's book, Pineapple Street, will be available for purchase. About Pineapple Street:Darley, the eldest daughter in the well-connected old money Stockton family, followed her heart, trading her job and her inheritance for motherhood but giving up far too much in the process; Sasha, a middle-class New England girl, has married into the Brooklyn Heights family, and finds herself cast as the arriviste outsider; and Georgiana, the baby of the family, has fallen in love with someone she can’t have, and must decide what kind of person she wants to be.…Learn More19
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Monday, March 203:30—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, March 206:30—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 More21
Tuesday, March 2110:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga at Mother Goose on the Loose
Special Yoga for the Little Ones with Elissa Shoreman this week. 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.…Learn MoreTuesday, March 213:45—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, March 2210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga @ Mother Goose on the Loose
Special Yoga for the Little Ones with Elissa Shoreman this week. 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, March 226:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Take a Closer Look at the Massachusetts Flag and Seal
An article on the May 9th, 2023 annual town meeting warrant will ask Ipswich voters if they are in support of changing the flag and seal of Massachusetts. Come find out more from some of the citizens who offered this article for Town Meeting:Join us to learn the history of the Massachusetts flag and seal, and the effort to create a new flag and seal to represent peace, justice, equality, and inclusion for the Commonwealth.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 2310:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Yoga @ Story Time
Special Yoga for the Little Ones with Elissa Shoreman this week. 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 MoreThursday, March 232:30—4:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - 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, March 233:30—4:15 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Eating Oreos & Opinions - A Teen Contest
Oreo Cookie Day of Judgement - A Teen ContestIt's back!Did you know that National Oreo Cookie Day was on March 6th? Exciting times! To celebrate both the delicious cookie AND the "Oreo" method of creating persuasive arguments, we are going to eat, offer opinions, and judge the best flavor of Oreos in front of us.…Learn More24
Friday, March 2410:00—11:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Fun Friday Yoga
Yoga for caregivers and children ages 2 to 5! Hosted by Elissa Shoreman of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio!
Friday, March 244:30—5:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee Meeting
A meeting of the Investment Subcommittee of the Library Board of Trustees26
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Tuesday, March 2810:00—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 More29
Wednesday, March 2910:00—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, March 296:30—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 March 2023 title for discussion is, "Fly Girl: a Memoir" by Ann Hood. Copies of this title are available at the library.30
Thursday, March 3010:00—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 More31