Are you thinking of self-publishing your novel, memoir, or story collection, but don’t know where to start? This workshop on Zoom will provide an overview of the process from manuscript preparation to marketing. Topics will include eBook distribution, print-on-demand options, hiring editors and/or artists vs. doing it all yourself, and creating a marketing platform.   Interested in attending? Register for this event by clicking HERE.   About the Presenter: Diane V. Mulligan is the author of three novels, most recently What She Inherits, which was named an Honorable Mention in the Writer’s Digest 25th Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Her second novel, The Latecomers Fan Club, was an IndieReader Discovery Award Winner for Chick Lit. Diane teaches English at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, MA.

Masks are required in the library until further notice. Thank you for your understanding while we try our best to keep both staff and our community safe right now.   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. 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.

A quick and convenient way to pick-up your library holds in-between your other errands. Whether you are in a rush or simply don’t want to come into the library, these items may be picked-up in our main entry way during the hour we are open.   To Schedule Rapid Pick-Up: Call the library at (978) 356-6648 (Press 0 for Main Desk) OR Email us at circdesk@ipswichlibrary.org Let us know when you would like to pick up, and we’ll check your items out to you and put them in a bag with your name on it. Please make sure to call or email at least one hour ahead. When you arrive to pick up, grab your bag on the Rapid Pickup shelf in the library entryway. You’re all set!   Need some reading suggestions before you place your holds? Click HERE.