Until we can all venture further from home, we hope Library Takeout at the Ipswich Public Library will keep you reading, watching, listening, and smiling during this time. You need to “place an order” ahead of time. To learn more about our additional services such as printing and librarian reading recommendations, click here. Easy as 1, 2, 3! 1) Place items on hold online in the library catalog, or by calling us at 978-356-6648 2) We’ll notify you when your items are ready for pickup 3) Come to the library during our open hours and follow the signs to pick up your order How do I place an order? If you know what you’d like, you can simply login to the library’s catalog online and make a request! When your items are available, we will notify you to come pick them up. Statewide delivery service (ILL) among libraries has been restored. Please keep in mind that transit and fulfillment time might take a little longer than usual, as we work to return the large backlog of items to their owning libraries. If you need help placing holds, or would prefer to have a staff member assist you – no problem! We have staff ready to help over the phone. Call us at 978-356-6648 or 978-412-8713 (Children’s Room). Please be patient! We may be busy as we roll out this service. You can also email anyone on our staff with your questions. What are your hours for the Library Takeout Service? Monday: 9am – 8pm Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday: 9am – 8pm Thursday: 9am – 5pm Friday: 9am – 5pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm How You’ll Be Notified When your items are ready we’ll send a notice by the method you indicated (email, text, or phone). Unsure what this is? Call us and we can check and/or change it for you. How Will Pickup Work? You do not need to make a reservation to pick up items, simply come to the library during our regular open hours. When you arrive at the library to pick up your items, please use the front entrance at 25 North Main Street. After entering the building, follow the and markers on the floor until you reach the holds station. A staff member will be at the holds station to retrieve and check out your item.  MASKS are required. At this time, we do not have […]

A lot has happened in the past few months, both at home and across the nation. With the arrival of fall comes the opportunity to vote in both the local primary and the November election. Please use the links below to make sure you are informed of all the ways you can vote this year and explore which option is best for you.   Massachusetts Election and Voting Registration Information This site contains information for all residents of Massachusetts and addresses: who can vote, when to vote, and how to vote in the upcoming state primaries and the November election.     Special Commonwealth Update: COVID and the 2020 Elections Through this site, find information on how COVID-19 is affecting elections and what changes you may expect in the coming weeks and months leading up to the state primaries and the November election.     2020 Vote by Mail Application (PDF) Click the link to find a fillable, print-ready application for you to vote by mail.     Ipswich Election Information The Ipswich “Elections; Town Meetings & Voter Registration” page provides Ipswich specific dates, times, and locations for ballot drop off, voter registration, ballot status, and much more.