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Ipswich Public Library
[/u][/center]Rules of Conduct
To maintain an environment that promotes enjoyment of the library's resources and services, as well as to protect the safety of all patrons, staff, and materials, please observe the following rules:
1. Shoes and shirts must be worn.
2. Eating, drinking, smoking, and loitering are not permitted.
3. Children under eight years old must be accompanied by an adult.
4. No pets, except animals providing assistance to their owners.
5. Staff is not responsible for personal belongings left unattended.
6. Solicitation is prohibited.
7. Cell phone use is not allowed.
8. Skateboards and roller blades are not to be used on the premises.
9. Anyone who vandalizes library property will be punished to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. The library staff reserves the right to ask patrons to leave if they are disruptive.
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Address:
25 North Main Street
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Regular Hours:
Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1- 4 pm
(Closed after Memorial Day)
Summer Hours:
The Ipswich Public Library observes summer hours
between mid-June to Labor Day.
Monday & Wednesday 9 am- 8 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am- 5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Policy:
All patrons must show identification including their current home address before they are issued a library card.
In State:
Patrons residing in towns that are full members of the MVLC consortium must obtain cards from their hometown library. These cards may be used in all MVLC libraries.
Patrons residing in towns that are members of other consortia, may have their card number entered into our database as their MVLC card number. As with Ipswich Public Library patrons, a library card and positive ID with your name and address must be shown.
Out-of State:
Out-of-state residents must pay an annual $75.00 non-refundable fee.
Library Cards:
Each time you borrow materials from the Ipswich Public Library, you must present your library card. Parents and custodial caregivers are required to provide a picture ID in order for the staff in the Children's Room to issue a library card to a young child.
You are responsible for all materials borrowed on your library card. A lost or damaged card can be replaced for $1 fee.
Patrons from Decertified Libraries:
Massachusetts state law (605 CMR 4.01) states that certified public libraries are not required to lend materials to residents of municipalities with decertified libraries.
The Ipswich Public Library supports the importance of libraries maintaining at least the minimum standards of public library service required for certification by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Therefore, the Ipswich Public Library will not lend materials to residents of municipalities with decertified libraries.
The "New Materials" shelves across from the Main Desk and our "New This Month" list feature the latest additions to the collection. Lists are made available at the Main Desk, Children's Room, and on this web site.
Renewals & Overdues:
All circulating materials except DVDs, videos, magazines, CD-ROMs, and museum passes can be renewed up to three times. Renew materials at the Library, by phone or through our online catalog.
Effective July 1, 2002 most fines on overdue materials are waived, except DVDs and videos, which are $1 per day. A fine of $5 is charged for overdue museum passes. Borrowing privileges may be suspended at all libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) if fines are owed or materials are not returned.
The full cost of lost or damaged materials will be charged.
There is no limit as to the number of items a patron in good standing may borrow at one time. We ask patrons to take no more than three items on the same subject area at one time.
Reserve Requests & Recalls
Requests for any item may be placed at the circulation desk while visiting the library. Requests may also be made online at the Catalog section of this website. The staff will also take your reserve request by phone for your convenience. Please have your library card number ready when you call 978-356-6648. You will be called when the material is ready for pick up. Materials will be held at the circulation desk for seven days.
A library item may be subject to recall when the loan period is due. You may request a recall on any item at the circulation desk. The Circulation Librarians will make every reasonable attempt to retrieve the item and will inform you when it is available. This item will be held at the circulation desk for seven days after notification.
Museum Passes
You may reserve museum passes by phone at 978.356.6648 or in person at the Main Desk at least one day before using. Passes for individual museums have different regulations for use. The following museum passes are made available through the generosity of the Friends of the Library:
Cape Ann Historical Museum
Children's Museum, Boston
House of Seven Gables
Ipswich Historical Society & Museums
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
Peabody-Essex Museum
Wolf Hollow
Databases
Full-text periodical databases such as EBSCOhost, InfoTrac, ProQuest, and many more are available for use at the Library, where you can get help or at the convenience of your home, office or school. You will need to type your active library card number to use these databases.
Internet Access
The Ipswich Public Library offers Internet access to all members of the community. Six Internet workstations are available in the Gaunt Reference Room. You will need to get a time card at the Main Desk to use our Internet PCs. Parents or legal guardians of minor children are asked to provide guidance for their children while cruising the Internet. A workstation for Internet access is available in the Children's Room. If you are a first time Internet user at the Ipswich Public Library, please read the Library Internet Policy before you login.
We offer introductory Internet training classes. You may call or sign up in person at the Main Desk.
Meeting Rooms
Our meeting rooms are available for use by Ipswich non-profit and civic organizations. You may reserve space one month in advance through the Library Director in person, or call. The Collins Meeting Room seats 65. The Conference Room on the second floor seats 10.
Reference
The Gaunt Reference Room is located on the main floor of the Library. A reference librarian is available at most times to help you make the best use of our reference books, archival resources and online databases. If you cannot find what you need at the Ipswich Public Library, we will help you locate the material through interlibrary loan. You may call our Reference Librarian. Our Reference page describes the various reference services we offer.
Art Collection
The Library displays a permanent collection of oil paintings and works on paper by Ipswich artists, including Arthur Wesley Dow, Francis Henry Richardson and Henry Rodman Kenyon. We also display works of art on loan from the Ipswich Historical Society, the Ipswich School Committee, and others. A brochure of the Library's art collection is available at the Main Desk.
Other Services and Amenities
▪ Interlibrary loan
▪ Training on use of the on-line catalog
▪ Introductory Internet classes
▪ Exhibits
▪ Optelec reader for seniors
▪ Tax forms in season
▪ Copy machine (.15 per copy)
▪ Weekly children's programs
▪ Summer reading programs
▪ Special performances for children
▪ Children's monthly calendar
▪ Printed lists of CDs, DVDs, videos, & large print books
▪ Workstations with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.
▪ Quiet study room
▪ Handicap accessibility
▪ English tutoring program for speakers of other languages
Volunteers
The Ipswich Public Library enjoys the help of many volunteers who provide support services, such as shelving, preparing books for use, assisting with children's programs, archival work, etc. Volunteers are an important part of our library family. Our loyal group of volunteers, many of whom are retired citizens wanting to help out, gives us more than 100 hours per month.
If you are interested in volunteering your time at the Ipswich Public Library please contact Library Director.
