Ipswich County Library
Marion Harvey, manager
County Library, Northgate Street
Ipswich IP1 3DE
- Tel 01473 583710 Lending Library
- Tel 01473 583705 Reference Library
- Tel 01473 583715 Arts Library
- Tel 01473 583715 Music & Drama Library
- Fax 01473 583700
- Email: help@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Please note: We are refurbishing the public lift 13 May–26 June. If you need access to the 1st and 2nd floors during this period and cannot use the stairs, please contact a member of staff.
Opening hours
| Monday | 9.00am - 6.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 6.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 6.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
Events & activities
Upcoming
- Multicultural day: 29 June 2013
- World Music Day: 19–20 October 2013
Regular activities
| Activity | Days and times |
|---|---|
| Noisy Books—Having fun with stories and rhymes for the under 5s. | Tuesdays, term times only, 1415–1445 |
| Chat and Chill—Group for women who speak English as an additional language. | Tuesdays, 0930–1100 and Thursdays, 1000–1200 |
| Tot Rock—Action fun with songs and rhymes for 1 to 5 year olds | Wednesdays, term times only, 0945–1015 and 1100–1130. Please book your place and arrive from 15m before the event starts. |
| Baby Bounce—Nursery rhymes for 0–18 months olds | Wednesdays, term times only, 1415–1445. Please arrive from 2.00pm. |
| Play, Rhyme and Story time—Craft, nursery rhymes and stories for under 5s | Thursdays, term times only, 1020–1115. Arrive from 1015. |
| Stories on the sofa—Having fun with stories for the under 5s. | Thursdays, school holidays only, 1030–1100 |
| Top Time—Time of Your Life, Group for older people | Thursdays, 1430–1630 |
| Ipswich Library Knitting Group | 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month only, 0930–1130. Open to all. Enjoy a coffee, a knit and a natter. |
| Internet taster sessions | Fridays, 1500–1600 and Sundays, 1400–1500. Aimed at beginners with little or no experience. Telephone 01473 583705 to book a session. |
| Childen's crafts | Sundays, 1030–1130 |
| Story Time | Sundays, 1130–1200 |