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”]
National Native American Heritage Month
During the month of November we observe National Native American Heritage Month. You may have already seen our 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, “What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. […] The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. […] In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 ‘National American Indian Heritage Month.’ Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including ‘Native American Heritage Month’ and ‘National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month’) have been issued each year since 1994.” To learn even more about the history and rich cultures of Native American tribes across the American and Canadian lands, please click HERE. Looking to learn more through a good book? Adult Reading Suggestions: [books list=”adult-native-american-heritage-month” display=”carousel” total_items=”50″ auto=”true”] Teen Reading Suggestions: [books list=”teens-native-american-month-titles” display=”carousel” total_items=”50″ auto=”true”] Kid Reading Suggestions: [books list=”indian-heritage” display=”carousel” total_items=”50″ auto=”true”]
Who killed Dumbledore?
Get Your Wands Ready! Was it Luna? In the Great Hall? With the Bludger? YOU are all suspects and will need to figure out just how Dumbledore died as you roll the giant dice and move yourselves around the custom made Clue board. Costumes encouraged. Wands & food provided. Chocolate frog breaks included. Register online ASAP to save a spot on the board! A minimum of six players is needed to play, so please sign-up as soon as you can. 7/20 (1-2:30pm): Incoming 4th & 5th Graders Only 7/21 (5-6pm): Teens Only (Incoming 6th-12th Graders) 7/22 (6:30-7:30pm): Adults Only (Ages 18+) Please contact Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker for more information at (978) 356-6648 or kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.org.
Clean Up for Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Come by the library to pick-up one of our three new Trash Grabber Kits to assist you in cleaning up around the yard, woods, or beach this weekend. Each kit comes with a collapsible trash grabbing tool and a yellow safety vest to help you clean-up the Earth safely and in style. Need some extra trash bags for Ipswich Town Clean Up? We have those as well, orange and yellow, behind the main circulation desk. come in and ask for some. (The orange bags are single bags and the yellow are two joined bags.) Learn more about this year’s Ipswich town Clean Up Day HERE. A big thank you to the Town of Ipswich MA DPW for purchasing the kits and providing the bags and to our patrons for suggesting such a great kit idea.
On-site Ancestry Access for Patrons!
Please welcome our newest edition to our online resource family: Ancestry Library Edition! Ancestry has partnered with ProQuest to offer a special collection of records in the Ancestry Library Edition that will enhance the offerings of any library. In addition to a vast resource of collections, This addition of Ancestry offers a comprehensive research experience combining our advanced search technology and image viewing of original documents on Ancestry.com. Ancestry Library Edition provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, plus local narratives, oral histories, indexes and other resources in over 30,000 databases that span from the 1500s to the 2000s. You can easily search for census, birth, death/obituary, military, and immigration records from early America to the present. You can access this great resource while in the library, using either our reference computers or our own device using our wi-fi. Can’t make it into the library today? Please click HERE to check out our other resources that may be helpful in your research.
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.
Countdown to the New Year with the IPL!
Starting Friday, December 17th, join us as we count down to the New Year with 15 day-by-day resolutions to finish up 2021! Check back here each day and maybe you will find a new genre to read, try an audiobook, or download the Libby app for your smart device! Will you decide to finally learn French? Discover the world through our museum passes? Whatever you decide, we hope you’ll bring your new passions and interests into 2022!
Join us for Summer Reading!
Imagine your story with the library this summer, from June 18th through August 20th! Tracking for our our summer reading program is still virtual this year! Register now on our Beanstack site or download the Beanstack tracker app from the Google Play store or Apple App store. Kids and teens are invited to read books and participate in activities to earn virtual badges. For information about events for kids and teens this summer, hop on over to our library event calendar! Beanstack is the online tracker we use for reading and learning programs here at the Ipswich Public Library! You can visit our Beanstack page here: https://ipswichlibrary.beanstack.org/ GETTING STARTED WITH BEANSTACK Go to ipswichlibrary.beanstack.org Scroll down the page and click on the “Register an Individual or Family” button. Follow the prompts to create an account. Multiple readers may be registered within the same account so each child’s activities can be tracked separately. To add readers to an account, click the reader’s name on the left and select “Add a Reader” from the drop down menu. When entering information, be sure to include the grade each child will be entering in the fall. Not in school? There is an “adult” option in the grade level drop down menu. If you need to register multiple children, the program will ask if you wish to register another child. Click yes until each child has a profile in Beanstack. REGISTERING FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM Go to ipswichlibrary.beanstack.org Scroll down, click on “Sign in Here”, and sign in. In the upper left corner of the page, you’ll see which account you are currently viewing. To change to a different reader, click on the reader’s name and select “Change Readers”. Choose the reader you wish to register. You will see a list of programs for which you or your child may be eligible. Choose the appropriate program(s) and click the “Register” button. Repeat for any additional children. LOGGING ACTIVITIES Sign into your account at ipswichlibrary.beanstack.org In the upper left corner of the page, you’ll see which account you are currently viewing. To change to a different reader, click on the reader’s name and select “Change Readers”. You will see the program(s) for which you or your child is registered. Click “Return to this Program” Click the “Activity Badges” tab to see the available badges. Click each badge to see its suggested activities. For each activity completed, click the […]
Our Online Branch is Open 24/7!
With concerns about COVID-19, unpredictable weather, and the notion that being home with a good book is really nice, there are plenty of reasons why accessing library materials from home is a great idea! If you can’t get the library for whatever reason, don’t worry. The Ipswich Public Library has a number of resources that can be accessed from home. Below are some of our more popular programs, but visit our recently updated and expanded Online Resources page to see the full range of offerings for all ages (there are too many to include here!). Forgot your card number or need to get one? We can help with that too – Click here! With your library card: Overdrive // Overdrive for Kids Access a wide variety eBooks/eAudiobooks to discover great stories on the go. Having trouble getting started? Click HERE for help from Overdrive, or contact us! Flipster Access Digital Magazines including Time, Chess Life, and GQ. Freegal Access Digital Music so you can rock out while chipping away at that report due tomorrow. NewsBank Access to local newspapers including the Chronicle & Transcript and Salem Press. Stay in the know. Rosetta Stone Why not learn a new language? Or three? Consumer Reports Finally take the time to find that perfect air conditioner before summer weather arrives! Peabody Essex Museum Access a variety of the PEM’s art collections virtually. Unwind from a stressful day by peacefully browsing a great museum in the comfort of your favorite chair. *Forgot or lost your library card number? Looking for more? Click HERE to see our current list of Online Resources. Click HERE to access the Boston Public Library’s Online Resources. (What if you don’t have a BPL eCard? You should definitely get one right now. Click HERE to go through the five minute process and become a digital BPL member today!)
