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Monday, July 110:00—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 16:30—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: Designs to Die For (Annie's Mysteries Unraveled, #1) by Jan Fields. 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 More2
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Thursday, July 4Closed
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Monday, July 8All DayVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Summer Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in our annual summer photo contest! A different theme has been chosen for each of four consecutive weeks. Please send one photo per child/per email to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail. com, including the name and age of the child who shot the photo.…Learn More
Monday, July 89:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Summer Book Camp Rising 3rd Graders
A library summer camp program that includes stories, crafts, snacks, indoor activities and outdoor games. Registration is required and successfully registered children must be able to attend all four mornings. Our theme is the summer Olympics to complement the real Summer Olympics that will be held this year in Paris.
Monday, July 89:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Summer Book Camp Rising 4th Graders
A library summer camp program that includes stories, crafts, snacks, indoor activities and outdoor games. Registration is required and successfully registered children must be able to attend all four mornings. Our theme is the summer Olympics to complement the real Summer Olympics that will be held this year in Paris.
Monday, July 89:30 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Summer Book Camp Rising 5th Graders
A library summer camp program that includes stories, crafts, snacks, indoor activities and outdoor games. Registration is required and successfully registered children must be able to attend all four mornings. Our theme this year is the summer Olympics…Learn More
Monday, July 86:30—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: Giraffes on Horseback Salad by Josh Frank. 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 More9
Tuesday, July 96:00—7:30 PMConference RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Evening Cook Book 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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Friday, July 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
"Who Was" Book Club
Our book this month will be Who Was Julia Child? from the famed "Who Was" biography series. Participants will be given copies of the book to read in advance of the meeting. During our time together, we will talk about the book and Julia Child's life, and then use the library's induction hotplates to make crepes, using Julia Child's own recipe! Children must be entering grades 3-5 in the fall to participate in this program.
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Saturday, July 1312:00—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 More14
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Monday, July 15All DayVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Summer Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in our annual summer photo contest! A different theme has been chosen for each of four consecutive weeks. Please send one photo per child/per email to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail. com, including the name and age of the child who shot the photo.…Learn More
Monday, July 156:30—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 More16
Tuesday, July 1610:00—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, July 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
IPS Summer Guppies programs visits the library
Doyons Summer Program
Tuesday, July 166:30—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 More17
Wednesday, July 179:00—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 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 MoreWednesday, July 171:00—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 MoreWednesday, July 176:00—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 Quiet Study 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 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 182:30—3:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Learn How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient and Save Money!
Staff from the Ipswich Utilities Department will offer info session on how to get a ReSource Energy Audit of your home and explain how to access current incentives and rebates! Also Join the Center for Ecotechnology in a discussion on residential solar…Learn More
Thursday, July 186:00—8:00 PMOtherIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Teen Evening Ipswich River Paddle
Come and sign up to join us in an evening paddle on the Ipswich River, hosted by our friends at IRWA! We will meet at 6pm for a night of kayaking and pizza! Kayaks and life jackets will be provided. Teen Librarian Katy will be accompanying teens on this trip.…Learn More19
Friday, July 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 MoreFriday, July 196:30—8:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
CANCELED - Summer Movie Series
Embark on an cinematic journey this summer at the library with our nostalgic movie series. From action-packed adventures to heartwarming comedies, immerse yourself in a world of entertainment of movies from the 1980s to Early 2000s. Join us for an unforgettable summer of popcorn, laughter, and blockbuster hits at your local library!**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 More20
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Monday, July 22All DayVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Summer Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in our annual summer photo contest! A different theme has been chosen for each of four consecutive weeks. Please send one photo per child/per email to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail. com, including the name and age of the child who shot the photo.…Learn More
Monday, July 2210:00—10:30 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Phonemic Friends
Phonemic Friends is an interactive pre-literacy program for caregivers with children. Best for ages 3 to 5 -year-olds and really helpful for rising Kindergarten students. Together, we will practice important early literacy, language and articulation skills through stories, songs and activities for young children and their caregivers to use together! Program will be provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 2310:00—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, July 2311:00—11:00 AMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
IPS Summer Guppies programs visits the library
Doyons Summer Program
Tuesday, July 233:00—4:00 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 MoreTuesday, July 236:30—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Kids' Trivia Night
Form a team of up to 4, give the team a splashy name, and see how many trivia questions you can answer! The range of questions will include popular culture, sports, science, literature, and more -- all geared to rising 3rd through 7th graders. Just as in adult trivia games, questions will be read aloud and groups will be given a certain amount of time to come up with an answer and write it down.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 249:00—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 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 MoreWednesday, July 246:00—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, July 246:30—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.
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Thursday, July 2510:00 AM—12:00 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, July 253:00—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!
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Friday, July 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 More27
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Monday, July 29All DayVirtual - On DemandIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Children's Room Annual Summer Photo Contest
Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in our annual summer photo contest! A different theme has been chosen for each of four consecutive weeks. Please send one photo per child/per email to ipswichlibraryphoto@gmail. com, including the name and age of the child who shot the photo.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 3010:00—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 More31
Wednesday, July 319:00—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 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 MoreWednesday, July 316:00—7:30 PMCollins Meeting RoomIpswich Public Library25 North Main Street, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938
Pickling: The Traditional, Easy, Probiotic Method
PICKLING: THE TRADITIONAL, EASY, PROBIOTIC METHODOld fashioned deli pickles can’t be beat. They are easy to make, full of flavor and health promoting probiotics. Ditch the heat and work of water bath canning. Learn to make fermented vegetables including dill pickles and other seasonal vegetables.…Learn More