
Are you overwhelmed by all the voices on BookTok ranting about tropes? Do you spend more time scrolling through Netflix than actually watching movies or shows? Have you gotten bored of the same old video games you’ve already put 50+ hours into?
Here are some curated lists of items from our collection, as well as a selection of the best (in my opinion) resources for readers.
PS: If you love watching movies or TV, take a look at the streaming services you can access for free with your library card! Hoopla and Kanopy have tons of popular releases from renowned studios like Paramount and A24.
Resources for Readers
Bookworm Bundle is an exciting personalized book recommendation service for teens at the Ipswich Public Library!
Signing up is as easy as filling out a questionnaire. I (YA Librarian Viktoria) will select a book for you and box it up with some extra goodies. Then you can pick up your Bookworm Bundle and have fun unboxing it!
You must return the book and the box to the library by the provided due date, but the extra goodies are yours to keep.
Have you met Libby? She’s going to be your new best friend! You won’t believe how many books you practically inhale when they’re right on your phone.
Borrow eBooks, eAudio, and magazines using the Libby app by OverDrive. It’s free and easy to get started, all you need is your library card number and PIN! If you don’t know your card number/PIN, call the library at 978-356-6648.
But wait! After you’ve added your MVLC card to Libby, you can add all of the other public libraries in Massachusetts. That’s eight total networks that you can borrow from! To learn more, check out this guide from MVLC.
NoveList Plus is an amazing resource that you can access for free with your library card. The librarians at NoveList have curated recommendation lists for all ages and preferences.
Try it yourself: search for the title of a book you enjoyed, and you’ll find a list of similar books that have been selected based on librarian reviews and appeal terms.
Speaking of appeal terms, NoveList has a uniquely robust appeal factor system. Try out their “appeal mixer” to blend some qualities you look for in a book, and see what comes out!
Cozy Video Games (Nintendo Switch)
All of these cozy games are available to check out at the library. A few involve combat or some spooky elements, but they are overall relaxing to play. Even if you’re not a big gamer, you’ll probably enjoy at least one of these!
Rated T (Teen) or below.