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.
Two New Book Clubs in February 2022
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.
