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Wednesday, September 66:30—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, September 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 MoreThursday, September 73:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Movie Afternoons: Into the Spider-Verse
This September we will be easing into the autumn and watching the 2018 hit movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG, 117 minutes) in the Collins Room. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Please register online as soon as possible. This event is for TEENS (6th to 12th graders) ONLY.…Learn More8
Friday, September 86:00—7:00 PMRogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Author Talk: Sara Johnson Allen
Join local author, Sara Johnson Allen as she talks about her new book Down Here We Come Up. About the Author: Sara Johnson Allen was raised (mostly) in North Carolina and has lived in Ipswich for over a decade. Down Here We Come Up, winner of the Big Moose Prize from Black Lawrence Press, is her debut novel.…Learn More10
Sunday, September 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Fungi Walk for Beginners
Off-site meeting location: Willowdale Forest, Ipswich MAEntrance at Ipswich rd/Topsfield Rd and Gravelly Brook Rd in Ipswich - find Willowdale Forest sign
There is an extensive network of beautiful wooded trails throughout Willowdale State Forest worth discovering.…Learn More11
Monday, September 1110:00—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, September 116:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, September 116:30—7:15 PMConference 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: Deception by Gaslight (A Gilded Gotham Mystery, #1) by Kate Belli. 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 More12
Tuesday, September 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, September 122:00—4:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Film Appreciation Group
This group is for anyone who enjoys watching movies. Come join fellow enthusiasts to watch and discuss a new movie every month. Snacks and water will be provided for each screening. We will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
This group is intended for patrons 18 and older.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 126:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Understanding Bird Migration
Spend the night listening to Scott Santino of Mass Audubon talk about bird migration!Bird migration is one of nature's most amazing spectacles, and for good reason. A little more than 900 species of birds breed in North America and studies show nearly 40% are migratory.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 139:00—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, September 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, September 136:30—7:00 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, September 137:00—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Friends of the Ipswich Public Library Annual Meeting
Annual business meeting and elections for the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library.
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Thursday, September 1410:00—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, September 1412:00—2:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Writers Group: Silent Writing
Are you a writer who is looking for some accountability? This is the right group for you. This is a designated 2 hour block of time for you and your fellow writers to write. We offer you a quiet space with little distractions to sit down and write surrounded by like-minded people.Thursday, September 142:30—3:15 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 where the book is chosen by a middle school teen. All teens are invited (6th through 12th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion and some snacks.
This month we are reading: The Gray by Chris Baron.…Learn More15
Friday, September 1510:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Posy Play
Posy Play is a sensory based nature-inspired program where children can activate their imagination through their senses!
At Posy Play, we believe that children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore and create on their own terms. Our classes and workshops are child-led, with parents and caregivers encouraged to take a small step back and let their child take the lead.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 1610:00 AM—2:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Conference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Quiet Study RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Rogers RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Board Game Extravaganza
Join us for a fun day of gaming! All ages are welcome to join us for this drop-in event. Come with your friends and family or come alone and make new friends. We will have many different board games of all ages and type to play throughout the day. Learn…Learn More
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Monday, September 186:30—7:15 PMConference 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: This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews. 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 More19
Tuesday, September 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 MoreTuesday, September 193:00—4:00 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: Deleted Book Art
Take a moment this month and join Teen Librarian Katy to try your hand at making art with deleted books.
It's been busy, and now it's time to catch our breaths and slow down. After watching a brief video all together, you will use the provided materials to conjure up your own piece of art!No skill needed.…Learn More20
Wednesday, September 209:00—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, September 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, September 204:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "SPACE"
Happy September!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! Th theme of this BINGO is: "SPACE".…Learn MoreWednesday, September 206:00—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, September 206:00—7:30 PMReference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Crafty Creators
Join us each month to try new crafts. As adults, crafting and finding new hobbies can be time consuming and expensive, this group will help cut down on the costs and the time spent figuring out how to do something. We will have craft kits with instructions and all the materials you need available for a new craft each month.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 206:00—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, September 2110:00—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, September 212:30—3:15 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 where the book is chosen by a high school teen. All teens are invited (6th through 12th grade) to come join in for a great book discussion either in person or virtually using Zoom. Snacks provided.…Learn More22
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Monday, September 256:30—7:15 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - 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, September 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 MoreTuesday, September 266:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Evening Cookbook Club
Looking to join a group of people who want to make new recipes and try new foods? This is the group for you! We meet monthly to try recipes from a different cookbook and eat potluck style! Registration is required. For more information and to register click the link below! Registration opens 2 weeks before the meeting.…Learn More27
Wednesday, September 279:00—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, September 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, September 276:30—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 September title is Funny farm: my unexpected life with 600 rescue animals by Laurie Zaleski. About the book:"Funny Farm is an inspiring and moving memoir of the author's turbulent life with 600 rescue animals.…Learn More28
Thursday, September 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 MoreThursday, September 282:30—3:15 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: Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir. Copies will be available to pick up in the Teen Room anytime the library is open.…Learn More
Meet award-winning novelist, Julia Glass!29
Friday, September 2910:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Phonemic Friends
Phonemic Friends interactive pro-literacy program
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Saturday, September 309:30—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
French conversation group
Diane Young will lead the meeting.Saturday, September 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Writers Group: Critique
If you're looking for feedback on your writing, this is the group for you. This is a space for constructive critique for any and all genres of writing. This group is self-facilitated.