Ipswich Public Library

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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

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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn More

What can be better than enjoying a chocolate? Enjoy a homemade chocolate while knowing the health benefits of this guilty pleasure! Learn about the history of chocolate while tasting recipes from different eras. Explore health benefits of chocolate as well as where to find ethically sourced chocolate.…Learn 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.…Learn More

Join a local teen for a rousing campaign of the classic tabletop RPG, Dungeons & Dragons! This campaign will last over 4 sessions, with the group meeting twice a month through January and February. Sets of dice and premade character sheets will be provided, though please feel free to bring your own dice or other accessories.…Learn More

A book club for third graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers!

Northeast ARC Early Intervention ages 12 to 24 months

Celebrate the 2026 awards season at the library! We are hosting free weekly film showings of Oscar nominees through February and March, leading up to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday March 15. Movie snacks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.…Learn 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.

Community Conversation Hearts yard sign decorations!

Children's safety program with Martial Arts instructor.

Children's safety program with Martial Arts instructor for ages 6 to 11.

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: vpaget@ipswichlibrary.…Learn 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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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.…Learn More

Giant Candy Land

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.…Learn More

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

Giant Candy Land

The library will open at 9:30AM on this day.

Crafternoon Drop-In Craft

Celebrate the 2026 awards season at the library! We are hosting free weekly film showings of Oscar nominees through February and March, leading up to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday March 15. Movie snacks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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

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…Learn 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

A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read and talk about books with their peers.

Please note that Crafty Creators will take place on Monday instead of Wednesday for January, February, and March. 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.…Learn More

Love a good book and want 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…Learn 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.…Learn More

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss a work of nonfiction. This Month's title is title is:Over my dead body : unearthing the hidden history of America’s cemeteries by Greg Melville.

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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

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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn More

Join a local teen for a rousing campaign of the classic tabletop RPG, Dungeons & Dragons! This campaign will last over 4 sessions, with the group meeting twice a month through January and February. Sets of dice and premade character sheets will be provided, though please feel free to bring your own dice or other accessories.…Learn More

Northeast ARC Early Intervention ages 12 to 24 months

Celebrate the 2026 awards season at the library! We are hosting free weekly film showings of Oscar nominees through February and March, leading up to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday March 15. Movie snacks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More

Music for the Little Ones

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…Learn More

Music for the Little Ones

A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers!

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

Jr. Great Books Grade 2

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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

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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn More

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 More

A book club for third graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers!

Northeast ARC Early Intervention ages 12 to 24 months

Celebrate the 2026 awards season at the library! We are hosting free weekly film showings of Oscar nominees through February and March, leading up to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday March 15. Movie snacks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More

preschool visits

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…Learn 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.…Learn More

Junior Great Books Grade 2

How it worksAt 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.…Learn More

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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

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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn More

A book club for third graders who love to read and to talk about books with their peers!

Northeast ARC Early Intervention ages 12 to 24 months

Celebrate the 2026 awards season at the library! We are hosting free weekly film showings of Oscar nominees through February and March, leading up to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday March 15. Movie snacks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.…Learn More

Early Childhood Info Fair

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.

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…Learn More

A book club for fourth and fifth graders who love to read!

Please note that Crafty Creators will take place on Monday instead of Wednesday for January, February, and March. 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.…Learn More

Love a good book and want 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…Learn 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.…Learn 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: vpaget@ipswichlibrary.…Learn 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!This club is temporarily moved to Wednesday mornings until April.

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.…Learn 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.…Learn 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.…Learn More

The library will open at 9:30AM on this day.

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 More

Crafternoon Drop-In Craft

Northeast ARC Early Intervention ages 12 to 24 months

Lap Sit Mother Goose

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

Play is the Way process art program.

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…Learn More