Children's Room Holiday Party

Children's Room Holiday Party Enjoy crafts and refreshments.  Meet the Book Fairy from Beauty and the Beast, upstairs in the Rogers Room, in front of the fireplace for great photos.   This event is a great opportunity to spend time with library friends and family.  ......More

Children's Room Holiday Party Enjoy crafts and refreshments.  Meet the Book Fairy from Beauty and the Beast, upstairs in the Rogers Room, in front of the fireplace for great photos.   This event is a great opportunity to spend time with library friends and family.  No registrations is required.  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-room-holiday-party/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

preschool visits

preschool visits https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-visits-34/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Crossword and Coffee

Every Monday from 10am to 12pm the come to the library to do crossword while sipping coffee (or tea).  Sit with friends and make new ones as we put our minds to the test.  The New York Times Magazine crossword will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! https......More

Every Monday from 10am to 12pm the come to the library to do crossword while sipping coffee (or tea).  Sit with friends and make new ones as we put our minds to the test.  The New York Times Magazine crossword will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crossword-and-coffee-49/

Rogers Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Radical Readers B

A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/radical-readers-b-102/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Regular meeting of the Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/ipswich-public-library-board-of-trustees-meeting-20/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Practically Speaking

Are you an ESOL “student” of any age? The library is hosting an English conversation group weekly in the conference room.  These are not formal lessons, but a chance to practice English in a relaxed environment.  All levels welcome! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetint......More

Are you an ESOL “student” of any age? The library is hosting an English conversation group weekly in the conference room.  These are not formal lessons, but a chance to practice English in a relaxed environment.  All levels welcome! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practically-speaking-49/

Conference Room Ipswich Public Library, 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. ......More

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.   Siblings welcome.  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mother-goose-on-the-loose-541/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Junior Great Books Grade 2

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 aroun......More

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 . Participants read (or have read to them) one assigned story each month before attending the program. The program builds on comprehension skills.  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/junior-great-books-grade-2-16/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Silent Book Club

How it works At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather on the Second Tuesday of the month, at the Ipswich Public Library Rogers Room (where the fi......More

How it works At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather on the Second Tuesday of the month, at the Ipswich Public Library Rogers Room (where the fireplace is), share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour or so of sustained silent reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/silent-book-club/

Rogers Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Lap Sit Mother Goose

Lap Sit Mother Goose is for caregivers with infants and babies who are not on the move yet, or just starting to motor around on their own.  The program involves lots of interaction between caregivers and babies with songs, fingerplays and rhymes.  Siblings are always ......More

Lap Sit Mother Goose is for caregivers with infants and babies who are not on the move yet, or just starting to motor around on their own.  The program involves lots of interaction between caregivers and babies with songs, fingerplays and rhymes.  Siblings are always welcome!   https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lap-sit-mother-goose-117/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 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. ......More

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.   Siblings welcome.  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mother-goose-on-the-loose-554/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

First Grade Junior Great Books B

A beginning book club for first graders! Meeting monthly on a Wednesday afternoon, First Grade Junior Great Books uses a special curriculum designed specifically for this age group. Each month children will read at home before the meeting a designated picture book in ......More

A beginning book club for first graders! Meeting monthly on a Wednesday afternoon, First Grade Junior Great Books uses a special curriculum designed specifically for this age group. Each month children will read at home before the meeting a designated picture book in the book distributed to participants and we will then re-read the story aloud as a group and talk about what it all means. A small snack is provided. We will end each group with a craft or activity.  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/first-grade-junior-great-books-b-9/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

NEW DATE: Tabbies Meeting (Teen Advisory Board)

PLEASE NOTE date change from 12/17 to 12/10. Do you have great ideas and would like to get involved in teen services at the library? Join the Tabbies, the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB - get it?). For December's meeting, we will focus on Spring Programs. This i......More

PLEASE NOTE date change from 12/17 to 12/10. Do you have great ideas and would like to get involved in teen services at the library? Join the Tabbies, the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB - get it?). For December's meeting, we will focus on Spring Programs. This is the time to make your voice heard: suggest programs you want to attend, materials you want to see on the shelves, and any other teen services you think the library should offer. While we chat, you will also help me craft decorations for the Teen Nook! There will be snacks. All teens 6th-12th grade are invited! Registration is appreciated so I know how many people to expect. Ipswich High School students can receive 1 hour of community service for participating. If you have any questions, please contact Young Adult Librarian, Viktoria Paget: [email protected] https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tabbies-meeting-teen-advisory-board-4/

Teen Room Ipswich Public Library, 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......More

 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. This program lasts about 30 minutes. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-time-210/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Book Buddies B

A book club for third graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers!  https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-b-55/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Swiftie Birthday Party (ages 8+)

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday (December 13) at our Swiftie Birthday Party! Make friendship bracelets and other Taylor-themed crafts, sing along to your favorite songs, and hang out with other Swifties! Dressing up is highly encouraged. This event is for children......More

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday (December 13) at our Swiftie Birthday Party! Make friendship bracelets and other Taylor-themed crafts, sing along to your favorite songs, and hang out with other Swifties! Dressing up is highly encouraged. This event is for children and teens age 8-18. Registration is appreciated. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swiftie-birthday-party/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Semi-Annual Book Sale to Support the Friends of Ipswich Library

Come browse our extensive collection of used books for adults, teens and children.  Pick up a few holiday gifts and support the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library at the same time! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/semi-annual-......More

Come browse our extensive collection of used books for adults, teens and children.  Pick up a few holiday gifts and support the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library at the same time! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/semi-annual-book-sale-to-support-the-friends-of-ipswich-library/

Rogers Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Ipswich Democratic Town Committee

The monthly meeting of the Ipswich Democratic Town Committee https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/ipswich-democratic-town-committee-17/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 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. Namaste. htt......More

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. Namaste. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-meditation-30/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Crossword and Coffee

Every Monday from 10am to 12pm the come to the library to do crossword while sipping coffee (or tea).  Sit with friends and make new ones as we put our minds to the test.  The New York Times Magazine crossword will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! https......More

Every Monday from 10am to 12pm the come to the library to do crossword while sipping coffee (or tea).  Sit with friends and make new ones as we put our minds to the test.  The New York Times Magazine crossword will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crossword-and-coffee-50/

Rogers Room Ipswich Public Library, 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. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/radical-readers-c-55/

Collins Meeting Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938

Ipswich Library Book Club

Love a good book and what to talk about it? Every month the club has a different book from a different genre. The 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00pm ending by 7:00pm. If there is a holiday on the 3rd Monday the group will meet on the 4th Monday from 6:00pm-7:00pm ......More

Love a good book and what to talk about it? Every month the club has a different book from a different genre. The 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00pm ending by 7:00pm. If there is a holiday on the 3rd Monday the group will meet on the 4th Monday from 6:00pm-7:00pm This month we are reading Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ipswich-library-book-club-52/

Conference Room Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938