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Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Ipswich Library

Opening Times

The Northgate Room will be unavailable all day on Friday 24 July due to a private event.

Out of hours book return is available at this library.

  • Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 – 19:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday: 08:30 – 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Contact details

Facilities

Library facilities

  • Charmed Café: Open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00, Saturday 09:30 – 15:00
  • Cash and cards accepted
  • Display space: Double sided display case available for hire
  • Jigsaw swap
  • Free menstrual products
  • Baby weighing facilities
  • Home Library Service

Accessibility

  • Acessible toilet
  • Baby changing facility
  • Wheelchair access

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

Please be aware that printers are turned off 15 minutes before closing.

How to use the library

First time visiting the library? Take a look at our accessibility video walkthrough to show you how to find and navigate this library, so you know what to expect when you visit us.

This video was funded by the LibraryOn programme which is supported by Arts Council England.

Events

Events coming up at this library:

All Hands on Tech

Library event All Hands on Tech

Ipswich County Library
Children & Families
Date
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Every Saturday
Time
14:15 – 15:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Children & Families
Yoga Workshop

Library event Yoga Workshop

Ipswich County Library
Adults
Date
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Time
11:00 – 12:00
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Adults
Children's Craft Session

Library event Children's Craft Session

Ipswich County Library
Children & Families
Date
Sun 21 Jun 2026
+ 5 more dates
Time
10:30 – 11:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Children & Families
Lego Club at Ipswich

Library event Lego Club at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Children & Families

Get involved in fun creative Lego building activities.

Date
Sun 21 Jun 2026
Every Sunday
Time
14:15 – 15:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Children & Families
Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group

Library event Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library
Adults
Date
Mon 22 Jun 2026
+ 25 more dates
Time
10:00 – 11:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Adults