This February we are celebrating this year’s 91st Academy Awards Ceremony (airing Sunday, February 24th). 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. 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 25th. Nominated Films are playing in the Collins Room this month! Click on the title to register online: Tuesday, February 5th: First Man (5:30-8pm, PG-13, 142min, Four Nominations) Saturday, February 9th: Christopher Robin (1-2:45pm, PG, 103min, One Nomination) Wednesday, February 13th: A Quiet Place (6-7:30pm, PG-13, 91min, One Nomination) Friday, February 15th: BlacKkKlansman (5-7:30pm, R, 136min, Six Nominations) Saturday, February 16th: Incredibles 2 (10-12:15pm, PG, 125min, One Nomination) Tuesday, February 19th: Solo: A Star Wars Story (1-3:15pm, PG-13, 135min, One Nomination) Friday, February 22nd: Black Panther (1-3:15pm, PG-13, 135min, Seven 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.
Come find out why chocolate is good for you!
There’s little doubt that chocolate is a delicious treat and typically seen as a guilty pleasure, but did you know that chocolate can also be healthy? According to Professor of Chemistry Mike Cross at the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Haverhill, MA chocolate might just be the “perfect drug.” With high quality versions of chocolate carrying over 500+ natural chemicals and more antioxidants then a bowl of blueberries … chocolate can increase feelings of well-being, reduce high blood pressure, relax blood vessels and more, says Cross. In this presentation, Professor Cross will share his knowledge as both a chemist and a passionate lover of chocolate to help us celebrate the Valentine’s Day season. Chocolate samples will be provided (for scientific research purposes, of course!) This adult program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library, and is free and open to the public. However, space is limited so registration is required! Click here to save your spot now!
Registration for Cookbook Club Now Open!
Registration for the Cookbook Club starts today! Click here to register.
