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

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-542/

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-50/

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

Teen Crochet & Knit Club (Ages 10-18)

For absolute beginners and fiber fanatics alike! Bring your own project to work on or try something new with our yarn and supplies. YA Librarian Viktoria can help newbies with basic crocheting or knitting. Open to ages 10-18. No registration is required, drop in! If......More

For absolute beginners and fiber fanatics alike! Bring your own project to work on or try something new with our yarn and supplies. YA Librarian Viktoria can help newbies with basic crocheting or knitting. Open to ages 10-18. No registration is required, drop in! If you have any questions, please contact Young Adult Librarian, Viktoria Paget: [email protected] https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-crochet-knit-club-ages-10-18-4/

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

Tuesday Night Book Group

https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/tuesday-night-book-group-28/

Collins Meeting 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-118/

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-556/

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

Tech Help

Are you having trouble with your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or any other type of technology? The library can try to help!  Book a time for a librarian to sit down with you and go over the problem.  We cannot promise to fix every issue, but we will do our best to poin......More

Are you having trouble with your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or any other type of technology? The library can try to help!  Book a time for a librarian to sit down with you and go over the problem.  We cannot promise to fix every issue, but we will do our best to point you in the right direction. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-50/

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

Tech Help

Are you having trouble with your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or any other type of technology? The library can try to help!  Book a time for a librarian to sit down with you and go over the problem.  We cannot promise to fix every issue, but we will do our best to poin......More

Are you having trouble with your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or any other type of technology? The library can try to help!  Book a time for a librarian to sit down with you and go over the problem.  We cannot promise to fix every issue, but we will do our best to point you in the right direction. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-53/

Quiet Study Room Ipswich Public Library, 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......More

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. You can start working on it right then at the library, or take home a kit to try from home later! Each month we will pick a new type of craft. Some months are in-library-only, some months are take-home kits, most months are both. Have ideas for crafts you'd like to see, let us know! Registration is required. This month: IN LIBRARY ONLY (no take home kits) Seaglass Evergreen or by inspiration designs The library will provide materials, but please feel free to bring your own as well! https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafty-creators-28/

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

Delayed Opening

The library will open at 9:30AM on this day. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/delayed-opening-5/

Collins Meeting 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-212/

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

Archives Open House

Stop by the Ipswich Public Library archives on Thursday, December 18, to peruse selected treasures from the library's special collections, between 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-4:00pm. Our archivist, Heidi, will be on hand to answer questions and show you around. No regis......More

Stop by the Ipswich Public Library archives on Thursday, December 18, to peruse selected treasures from the library's special collections, between 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-4:00pm. Our archivist, Heidi, will be on hand to answer questions and show you around. No registration is required-- just drop in! Up to ten people at a time can move through the space.  Please travel light: large jackets or bags have to be left outside the archives.  The archives is located off the G1 landing, between the main floor and the children's room. If you have any questions, please contact Heidi at [email protected]. https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/special-collections-open-house/

Archives 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-51/

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

Gentle Yoga

Join the library for Monday afternoon yoga! For newbies and veteran yogis.  Join Melanie Simard for a gentle flow yoga.  Registration begins 2 weeks before the class. Each person must register individually https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gentl......More

Join the library for Monday afternoon yoga! For newbies and veteran yogis.  Join Melanie Simard for a gentle flow yoga.  Registration begins 2 weeks before the class. Each person must register individually https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gentle-yoga-5/

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-51/

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

Teen Cozy Coloring

Set the tone for a cozy winter break with a relaxing coloring session. The library will provide all coloring supplies as well as tea, hot cocoa, and snacks. For teens and tweens. No registration required. If you have any questions, please contact Young Adult Librari......More

Set the tone for a cozy winter break with a relaxing coloring session. The library will provide all coloring supplies as well as tea, hot cocoa, and snacks. For teens and tweens. No registration required. If you have any questions, please contact Young Adult Librarian, Viktoria Paget: [email protected] https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-cozy-coloring/

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

Library closing at 1pm

The library will be closing early, at 1pm, for Christmas Eve.  Our Digital Library is open 24/7 https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closing-early-3/

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