Friends of the Library

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Collins Room at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street.

Painter and illustrator Joe McKendry, whose work has appeared in publications worldwide, will discuss his first children's book Beneath the Streets of Boston: Building America's First Subway.

McKendry currently teaches painting at the Rhode Island School of Design and runs a summer course in archaeological illustration at the Etruscan site of Poggio Civitate near Siena.

Registration is not required for this presentation which is sponsored by The Friends of the Library, but seating is limited. For more information: 978-356-6648

2010 Ipswich Lions Club Chowderfest

Saturday, September 25, 2010 from Noon to 3:00 PM at the Historic Ipswich Riverwalk behind Ebsco Publishing.

You be the judge. Sample restaurants across the area vying for the coveted title of "people's choice of best chowder". This is an event for all ages, with live music, face painting, beverages, wares from local merchants and other fun activities. Be part of the tradition!

For more information, please visit: ipswichlionsclub.org

An Evening with Sidney Friedman

Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 134 High St.

The Ipswich Music, Art and Drama Association (IMADA), the parent group supporting the Arts in the Ipswich Middle and High Schools, presents nationally renowned Mentalist Sidney Friedman.

Friedman, who has been featured on CBS, ABC and NBC television shows, will delight the audience by demonstrating his gifts of telepathy, ESP and mind reading.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance for adults, $18.00 at the door, and $10.00 for seniors/students. Tickets are available at Zumis Espresso & Ice Cream, 40 Market St.,  Ipswich Card & Gift, 15 Market St., Conley's Drug Store, 146 High St., and Ipswich Music, 197 High St.

Tickets may be also be purchased online Link for  tickets.

For more information, please call 978-356-3137, ext. 368.

Friends of the Library Museum Passes

The Friends of the Library have purchased two new museum passes for the Sports Museum at the TD Garden in Boston. Each pass will admit six people and can be reserved now. The museum is not open when events are scheduled at the Garden.

The Library also has passes to other area museums - click here.

Call the library at 978-356-6648 to reserve.