Our libraries are here to help anyone who needs support this winter, with no judgement or stigma. Learn more about our Warm Welcome campaign taking place in libraries across the county.
Warm Welcome - our cost of living campaign
We know how difficult this winter will be with the rising cost of living. Suffolk Libraries is here to help anyone who needs support, with no judgement or stigma.
Our libraries have always provided a safe, warm sanctuary for anyone to come and spend time in or find support and resources. This winter, we’ll be bringing in new initiatives to help people stay warm, stay safe and stay connected.
Anyone is welcome to visit our libraries to find help and support. Our libraries have always been warm spaces where you can come and relax with no expectation to spend money or join in with activities.
Our staff are always available if you need to speak to someone and be signposted to other resources.
This winter, we’ve brought in more initiatives to help combat the cost of living crisis in Suffolk. During these cold months, you can also visit the library to:
Enjoy a free hot drink
Pick up some warm clothes
Charge your devices
Collect free essential items
Different services will be available at different libraries depending on space and staff capacity. We advise you to contact your local library to see what support will be available to you.
If you don't have a library located near you, the Rural Coffee Caravan has created a map of warm spaces available across Suffolk. Suffolk County Council also has a helpful page of resources on their website.
What each library is offering
All of our libraries will be offering warm spaces, with many more hosting kindness racks, free hot drinks, essential item exchanges and more. Find out what support is available at your local library.
See what's available
Support and advice
We have a variety of free resources available to help you. Many of our libraries also host regular events where you can find advice and support, from money advice to local councillor drop-in surgeries.
Browse our resources
How you can help
We're here to support the people of Suffolk the best we can, but we need your help to keep our new initiatives going. Get involved to support your community this winter or donate directly to help continue our services.
Get involved
Thank you to East of England Co-Op for donating materials to help support our communities this winter.
If you own a local business and would like to support our Warm Welcome initiative, please email business@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
