Wingmasters Birds of Prey

Are your furry friends all dressed up with nowhere to go this year?! Share a photo of your pet in their Halloween best for a chance to win a prize! Here’s how it works: Send a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume to the library through Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, or by email to lsthomas@ipswichlibrary.org Only clear, high resolution images will be accepted and only one pet per person, please! We will post all photos in the comment section of our costume contest Facebook post and also in our Instagram stories Vote for your favorite photo by liking the image on Facebook or responding to our Instagram story with a thumbs up The photo with the most votes by 5pm on October 31st will be the winner! People and pets from neighboring communities are welcome to participate but the prize must be picked up at the library

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 10am – 12pm Armchair travel is going virtual! Join Reference Librarian Jeff Klapes, ‘The Traveling Librarian,’ for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month we’ll journey to Transylvania. Known for its connection to Vlad Dracul, the real life Dracula, this mountainous region of Romania has so much more to offer than creepy history. Castles, fortified churches, deep forests, and beautiful baroque towns await the visitor who’s willing to explore off the beaten path. Jeff Klapes is the Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This program is made possible by a grant from the Coburn Charitable Society. Registration is required. Please click here to register.  ***This is an online presentation. Registered participants will be sent a link to the Zoom meeting prior to the program*** Please share widely with your friends and family afar! Our virtual programs are open to all!