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…
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…
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,…
World of Owls with Jim Parks from Wingmasters
Owls are not evil spirits, wise little philosophers or Walt Disney creations. Nor do they wing about carrying messages, despite the way they’re depicted in…
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a national observance that runs from September 15th through October 15th. You may start to see our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…