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Thursday, February 110:00—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, February 112:00—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, February 12:30—3:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Book Buddies
A book club for third graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers!
Thursday, February 12:30—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: Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell.…Learn More2
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Monday, February 510:00—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, February 53:30—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 discuss books with their peers!…Learn More
Monday, February 56:30—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: Find You in the Dark by Nathan Ripley. 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 More6
Tuesday, February 610:00—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, February 63:45—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, February 79:00—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, February 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 MoreWednesday, February 73:30—4:15 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
First Grade Junior Great Books
Based on the acclaimed Great Books program for children, this story-based group is designed with first graders in mind. Children do not need to be able to read to participate. Parents read with or to their children the assigned story before the group meets, and then the story will be read aloud again to the children during our meeting.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 76:30—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - 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, February 810:00—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, February 82:30—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 More9
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Saturday, February 109:00—11:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Democratic Town Committee Meeting
All are welcome to attend the Ipswich Democratic Town Party meeting.Saturday, February 1012:00—1:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Monthly Meditation
Join Jan Van Almkerk on the second Saturday of each month to mediate. Learn how to calm your body and mind and alleviate stress during these difficult times.
Registration is recommended, but not required.
Take a deep breath and get ready to RELAX.…Learn More11
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Monday, February 123:30—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!
Monday, February 126:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Regular meeting of the Library Board of TrusteesMonday, February 126:30—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: Kindred by Octavia Butler (& Damian Duffy)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 More13
Tuesday, February 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 More14
Wednesday, February 149:00—9:30 AMChildren's RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Lap Sit Mother Goose--Canceled
Lap Sit Mother Goose
Wednesday, February 1410:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Mother Goose on the Loose--Canceled
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
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Thursday, February 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 MoreThursday, February 152:30—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 teen graphic novel lovers and discuss the assigned book. Snacked provided. This time, we will be discussing: I am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina. Copies will be available to pick up in the Teen Room anytime the library is open.…Learn More16
Friday, February 1610:00—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
Friday, February 165:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Cupcake Creations - A Story from the Heart
Happy February Break! Let's start your vacation off right with a tasty contest and a chance to win prizes!
Come in, get creative, and go home with a yummy creation (or two) and maybe a win a gift card prize. Prizes will be awarded around the theme: "What Phil Saw: A Groundhog's Tale".…Learn More17
Saturday, February 171:00—3:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13, 142 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning or ending at least 30 minutes after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn More18
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Monday, February 19Closed
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Tuesday, February 2010:00—10:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures is New England's original interactive and educational live animal program. Their staff of experienced and professional exhibitors teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. The presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 2011:00—11:45 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures is New England's original interactive and educational live animal program. Their staff of experienced and professional exhibitors teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. The presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 206:30—7:45 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Tuesday Night Book Group
All are welcome to join lively discussions of books selected annually by regular participants. Readers are welcome to sit in on a session to meet the group. We meet the third Tuesday of every month in the Collins Room, Ipswich Library, from 6:30-7:45 PM.…Learn More21
Wednesday, February 211:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Elemental movie for kids!
"Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 211:00—3:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Elemental
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Elemental (PG, 101 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning or ending at least 30 minutes after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 214:00—5:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Candy BINGO: "The Cover Was Red..."
Happy Vacation!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, February 216:00—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, February 216:00—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, February 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft for school-age children. Woven hearts!These projects are intended for school age children due to their degree of difficulty. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to actively assist with the project.…Learn More
Thursday, February 221:00—2:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Super Smash/Mario Kart Tournament
Get ready to rumble!We are going to all play many copies of Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart at once (some on the Switch, some on the N64s provided), each player getting their name on a raffle ticket for every five minute round they win (SSB) or every 50cc course they win (MK).…Learn More23
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Saturday, February 241:00—3:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG, 136 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning or ending at least 30 minutes after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn More25
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Monday, February 266:30—7:15 PMConference 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 More27
Tuesday, February 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 MoreTuesday, February 276:00—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!
https://www.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 289:00—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, February 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 MoreWednesday, February 286:30—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. February's Title is: Wavewalker: Memoir of Breaking Free by Suzanne HeywoodAbout the title: "Aged just seven, Suzanne Heywood set sail with her parents and brother on a three-year voyage around the world.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 2910:00—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, February 296:00—8:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Oscar Movie Series: The Holdovers
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Oscars by watching nominated films!
Today we are showing: The Holdovers (R, 133 min).
**Please note: For all movies beginning or ending at least 30 minutes after regular library hours, the registration will close 5pm the night prior to the showing.…Learn More