Wordplay - songs and rhymes for babies and pre-schoolers
Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.
Libraries
Gainsborough Community Library
Monday to Friday 9 - 9.30AM is self-service only.
Opening times
| Monday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Tuesday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Wednesday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Thursday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Friday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Saturday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Sunday | 1100 - 1600 |
Out-of-hours book return available
Contact
Manager: Mandy Grimwood
Clapgate Lane, Ipswich
IP3 0RL
Connect with Gainsborough Community Library
Branch facilities
- Customer toilet
- Refreshments: available in our Voices café; open 10am to 4pm Mon-Tues and 10am to 2pm on Weds-Fri.
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
- Parking: small car park available at rear of library
- Display space: two cork boards in cafe area for A3, A4 or A5 posters
- Which? Available online and in print
- Free menstrual products available
Literacy and learning games available to borrow
IT and printing facilities
Room and venue hire
Community room
Max 50 people- Capacity: 30 people for meetings, 50 people in rows
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Projector and screen available
- Flipchart available on request
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £15 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £22.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Meeting room
Max 15 people- Capacity: 10 people for meetings, 15 people in rows
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Flipchart available on request
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £10 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £15 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Other information
- Bookings are for a minimum of 2 hours
- 12.5% discount for bookings of 8 sessions or more - upfront payment applies
- Bookings outside of library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staff costs
Events and activities at Gainsborough Community Library
Upcoming special events
We can’t find any upcoming special events at Gainsborough Community Library.
Regular events and activities
All eventsFamily Craft Group
Join our weekly family craft session.
Weekend Crafts for Children (Saturday session)
Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.
Weekend Crafts for Children (Sunday session)
Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.
Stay & Play group for parents and under 5s
Enjoy some playtime with your baby or toddler whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly Stay & Play.
Top Time - social group for older people
Join our social group for older people including games, quizzes, and chatting with others.
Girls Group for 8-11 year olds
Learn new skills and make new friends at our weekly Girls Group for 8-11 year olds.
Adult Craft Cafe
Come along to our friendly crafting social for adults.
Little Storymakers - story & crafts
Join us for a story and craft session for young children.
Singing Group
Get involved with a friendly singing session with local musician Carl.