Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including the Boston Herald, Daily News, Patriot Ledger, USA TODAY, the Ipswich Chronicle from August 2005 to May 2019, the Chronicle & Transcript from 2019 to 2021, and The Salem News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Kanopy
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 6 credits to view premium titles each month as well as unlimited access to Great Courses, Kanopy Kids (including episodes of Sesame Street), and a rotating catalog of free titles. Follow the provided link to read the steps needed to start using Kanopy right away on a variety of streaming devices.
Freegal
Freegal is a free music download service that allows library cardholders to download music from Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, featuring notable names across a number of genres. You can download or stream from your desktop or from the Freegal app on your mobile device. Enjoy accessing 8 million songs with just the use of your library card!