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!)
COVID-19 Related Resources
How might COVID-19 affect your day-to-day life? Please check out the resources below for up-to-date information on COVID-19 and related topics (taxes, student loans, etc.). COVID-19 Resources: Center for Disease Control (CDC) The CDC has a site with all of the latest information you need about the current state of the situation on the national and global level. Massachusetts Department of Public Health The Mass Department of Public Health offers state-specific information and guidance on COVID-19. Daily and cumulative data updates on COVID-19 cases and testing in Massachusetts are available HERE. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency The MEMA offers state-specific information and answers a variety of questions regarding COVID-19 in Massachusetts and the responses by FEMA during this health emergency. Town of Ipswich COVID-19 Updates Follow the Town’s COVID-specific page to learn more about how Ipswich related changes and updates. This page contains a variety of helpful links, including ones on local case documentation and resources for small businesses. COVID-19 Related Resources: Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments (IRS) Through this page, the IRS offers updated tax help and information for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Federal Student Aid and Loan Repayment During COVID-19 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid is actively monitoring the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. They have answered questions about several provisions of the CARES Act and your student/parent loans. Questions that have been added or updated are identified with “NEW” or “UPDATED” before each question, so please check back frequently. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance This page offers help on how to apply for pandemic specific unemployment and addresses various changes concerning unemployment in the time of COVID-19.
Lights! Camera! Vote!
Welcome back to the Ipswich Public Library’s 2nd annual celebration of the Oscars. This February we are celebrating this year’s 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony (airing Sunday, February 9th). Check out our “Night at the Oscars!” display table on the main floor to see what is available to checkout and to learn more about the list of nominees. This year, there will be not only a ballot to fill out but also a movie checklist for you to take home to help you decide which movies you might want to start watching first! (Some movies will be playing at the library. See schedule below.) Feeling lucky? Grab a ballot, return it completed with contact information to the box, and you might win our “Night at the Oscars!” Giveaway basket full of movie night goodies. Winner to be announced on Monday, February 10th. Nominated Films are playing in the Collins Room up until the big night! Click on the title to register online: Saturday, January 18th: The Lion King (10-12pm, PG, 118min, One Nomination) Tuesday, January 21st: Judy (6-8pm, PG-13, 118min, Two Nominations) Wednesday, January 22nd: Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood (5-8pm, R, 161min, Ten Nominations) Wednesday, January 29th: Harriet (6-8pm, PG-13, 125min, Two Nominations) Saturday, February 1st: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (10-11:45am, PG, 104min, One Nomination) Tuesday, February 4th: Rocketman (6-8pm, 121min, One Nomination) Thursday, February 6th: Joker (6-8pm, R, 122min, Eleven Nominations) All listed events are free and light refreshment will be provided. To learn more about the movies and to register for an event, you can also visit: ipswichlibrary.org/events. Questions? Please contact Teen Librarian Katy Wuerker at kwuerker@ipswichlibrary.org or (978) 356-6648.
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