June is a wonderful time! School is winding down, the weather is beautiful, and summer is on the wind. It is also time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Check out our displays in the library! Don’t be afraid to be you! See below for reading suggestions to learn more and celebrate this month! Adult Fiction Titles [books list=”adults-june-pride-month-fiction” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”] Adult Non-Fiction/Biography Titles [books list=”adults-june-pride-month-nf-bio” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”] Teen Fiction Titles [books list=”teen-june-pride-month” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”] Teen Non-Fiction/Biography Titles [books list=”teens-june-pride-month-nf-bio” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”] Kids Fiction Titles [books list=”cr-june-pride-month-fiction” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”] Kids Non-Fiction/Biography Titles [books list=”cr-june-pride-month-nf-bio” display=”carousel” total_items=”90″ auto=”true”]
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
During the month of May we observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You may have already seen our AAPI (AANHPI) displays around the library of various books, movies, and music to celebrate this month, but if you are looking for a little bit more information and a few more title recommendations, please read below. A Brief History of the Month According to the official U.S. government website dedicated to this observed month, “Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. The following information has been curated by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) to educate the public about AAPIs and celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month…FAPAC is proud to select the theme for the observance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2023 is Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity. This year’s theme is the start of the new theme series for 2021-2024 highlighting FAPAC’s efforts in ‘Advancing Leaders’.” Looking to learn more through a good book? Adult Reading Suggestions FICTION NON-FICTION/BIOGRAPHY Teen Reading Suggestions FICTION NON-FICTION/BIOGRAPHY Kids Reading Suggestions FICTION NON-FICTION/BIOGRAPHY
2024 Reading Challenge
This year, IPL is participating in the Massachusetts Center of the Book’s 2024 Reading Challenge! How does the challenge work? Each month you’ll choose a book that fits that month’s challenge! The challenges are listed below. After you’ve read your book enter it into the reading challenge form. What can you win? Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by Mass Center for the Book. If you read a book in each of the 12 months, you will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 2 totes filled with books. The Mass Center for the Book will be drawing two names on the last day of each month to win a free book! To learn more and get reading suggestions, head to the Mass Center for the Book’s 2024 Reading Challenge webpage. We would love to hear about what you are reading! Each month we will post at the beginning and the end of the month about that month’s challenge. We encourage you to comment what book you read for the challenge!
Children’s Holiday Party
Join your children’s librarians for a fun-filled morning to get you in the holiday spirit. Our theme this year is Polar Express. Take photos with the train conductor, bring your letters to Santa, and make some themed crafts! Registration is not necessary. This event will be in the Collins Room of the library, across from the Children’s Room, on Saturday, December 2nd from 10am to 12pm.
Johnson Author Series: Julia Glass
Come and meet award-winning author, Julia Glass! On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Ms. Glass will read from and discuss her books. This event will be moderated by local author Carla Panciera. Copies of the books will be available for purchase. Register for this free event by clicking HERE. Registration begins on August 17th. Schedule for the Evening Book Sales & Cash Bar | 6:30pm Author’s Presentation | 7:30pm Location: Ipswich Country Club Ballroom, 148 Country Club Way, Ipswich, MA 01938 This is an indoor event. There is no hybrid/Zoom component to this program. And this program will not be recorded. There is no ticket needed on the day of the event. If you are registered to attend, your name will be on a printed list at the check-in table. And volunteers will be on hand to check your name off the registrant list. About the Author Ms. Glass is the award-winning author of seven novels. She writes literary and psychological fiction that is character driven. Her first novel, Three Junes, won the National Book Award for Fiction. Her latest novel, Vigil Harbor, has already received many starred reviews and was just named a Must Read by the Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. Ms. Glass was born and raised in Massachusetts. She lived in New York City for 24 years. She published her first novel at age 46 and dedicated her National Book Award to late bloomer of all kinds. About the Johnson Author Lecture Series The Johnson Lecture Series is made possible by a permanent endowment by Louise & Hugh Johnson. The Johnson endowment was left to and is managed by the Friends of the Library and is intended to enrich the lives of Ipswich residents. Louise and Hugh loved life. They loved books, nature, friends, good food, and each other. They lived together in Ipswich. Louise was very involved with the Ipswich Public library, the garden club, bird watching, and poetry. Hugh had a background in publishing, loved to fly fish, and cherished Jane Austen’s novels (his favorite being Emma).
Children’s Room Photo Exhibit & Reception
Come view the many photographs taken by children all summer as part of the Children’s Room Annual Photo Contest. Matted and hung, the photos represent four distinct themes and the work of children ages 6-13. The photographers capture beauty, humor and the off-beat each year and the collection is always terrific. Light refreshments will be served.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka Author Event!
Do you love the Lunch Lady books, or graphic novels in general? You will be thrilled to know that author Jarrett J. Krosoczka is coming to Ipswich for an in-person author event. The event will be held on August 15 at 6 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Ipswich Town Hall, 25 Green Street in Ipswich. Online registration is required at www.ipswichlibrary.org Click on Events. Click on the program date and a registration form will appear. Seating is limited. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. The summer theme for Massachusetts libraries is Find Your Voice and this author will be able to help young readers and writers do just that. Krosoczka will do a presentation on how to make comics, share some quick drawing tips, offer a Q&A and a book signing. His books will be available to purchase with the help of The Book Shop of Beverly Farms. He is the author of the Lunch Lady and Star Wars Jedi Academy series of graphic novels. Krosoczka’s most recent books, Hey, Kiddo and Sunshine are for Young Adult readers and we extend this program invitation to all ages.
Hoopla is Here!
The Ipswich Public Library is so excited to welcome Hoopla to our resources! All you need to access it is your library card number and pin! With Hoopla you get access to: You’ll never have to wait for an item, everything is always available! You get 5 checkouts at the start of each month. That’s 5 books, or music albums, or TV episodes each month! If that’s not enough, Hoopla offers BingePasses which get you access to many things for 1 checkout. You can watch as many Hallmark movies as you’d like in 1 week for 1 checkout! Or you could read unlimited magazines for 1 week for 1 checkout! The possibilities are endless! Hoopla has something for everyone, kids and teens included! To make your account click the link below and click “Get Started”. From here you will choose Ipswich as your library and then enter your 14 digit library card and your pin number! (If you haven’t used your pin before it is most likely the last 4 digits of your phone number). If you have any problems getting set up, give us a call at 978-356-6648 and we can help! We hope you love Hoopla as much as we do! Get started today! https://www.hoopladigital.com
New Hours at the Library!
Get ready to use visit us during our new hours! Starting April 25th, we will be open Tuesday nights until 8pm! We will also be staying open on Saturdays in the summer this year! Our new hours for the full year are below! Mondays: 9am-8pm Tuesdays: 9am-8pm Wednesdays: 9am-8pm Thursdays: 9am-5pm Fridays: 9am-5pm Saturdays: 9am-4pm Sundays: Closed
Friends of the Library Book Shop Donation Day
Two New Book Clubs in February 2022
New Year! New Book Clubs! Starting in February 2022, we have two new book clubs for our adult patrons. Read more below to find out more about each one and where to go to register. Booker Bookies Book Club It’s not just a fun club name to say; it’s also a great club to join! The Booker Bookies book club at the Ipswich Public Library welcomes those with a love (whether blossoming or cultivated) for English literature, especially recognizable works of “literary fiction” published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The selections for Booker Bookies are fiction titles that have either won the Booker Prize or were shortlisted entries. Click HERE to learn more about Booker Bookies and upcoming titles. The first meeting is Wednesday, February 16th at 6:30pm, where we will discuss Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, the 2020 Booker Prize winner. Register HERE. Graphic Novel Book Club Join fellow graphic novel lovers and discuss a graphic novel every second Monday of the month. Title choices will vary between fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. This book club is intended for patrons 18 years old and older. Click HERE to learn more about the Graphic Novel Book Club and upcoming titles. The first meeting is Monday, February 14th at 6:30pm, where will be discussing the story, style, and legacy of Watchmen by Alan Moore. Register HERE. A Zoom option is available upon request after you register.
IPL Launches Kanopy Video Streaming Service
Ipswich Public Library cardholders now have access to Kanopy, a free video streaming service known for providing “thoughtful entertainment” such as award-winning movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational content. Library users get 4 credits to view premium titles each month as well as unlimited access to Great Courses, Kanopy Kids, and a rotating catalog of free titles. Getting Started: Head to IpswichLibrary.Kanopy.com on your preferred internet browser OR download the Kanopy app from an Apple, Google Play, Roku, or Smart TV app store for free. Select “Log In to Ipswich Public Library” or use the search tool to locate and select the Ipswich Public Library if it isn’t shown by default. Input your library card number and account PIN when prompted. Sign up for a new Kanopy account or log into an existing one if you’ve used Kanopy at another institution before. Begin browsing through the available titles immediately or adjust your account settings to your preferences and enjoy! Need help accessing Kanopy? Call or visit the Library in person or email refdesk@ipswichlibrary.org for assistance.
