Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Opening Times

The Northgate Room will be unavailable due to a private event all day on Monday 26 October.

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

Phone: 01473 927260
Email: library.help@suffolk.gov.uk
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Friends of Ipswich Library
Manager: Charmain Osborne

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 and board games library
Free menstrual products
Baby weighing facilities
Home Library Service
Spaces for hire

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:

Conversation Café

Ipswich County Library

Meet new friends and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Date: Fri 23 Oct 2026

Every Friday
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

A fun morning of Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date: Fri 23 Oct 2026

Every Friday
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

All Hands on Tech

Ipswich County Library

Fun digital activities, games and puzzles for children aged 3-11.

Date: Sat 24 Oct 2026

+ 85 more dates
Time: 14:15 – 15:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Children's Crafts at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Enjoy a range of craft activities for children and families.

Date: Sun 25 Oct 2026

Every Sunday
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Lego Club at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Get involved in fun creative Lego building activities.

Date: Sun 25 Oct 2026

Every Sunday
Time: 14:15 – 15:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

Meet new friends and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Date: Mon 26 Oct 2026

Every Monday
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

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