Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Opening Times

The customer lifts are out of order, there is no accessible access to the first or second floors.

The accessible entrance on Old Foundry Road is closed on Monday 7 September. Please call 01473 924260 or ring the bottom bell at the Lecture Hall entrance for assistance in entering the library.

Ipswich County Library will be opening at the later time of 11:00 on Monday 21 September.

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

The Northgate Room will be unavailable due to private events on the following dates:

From 13:00 on 4 September to 17:00 on 5 September
From 13:00 on 18 September to 17:00 on 19 September
All day on 26 September
From 14:00 on 2 October to 16:00 on 4 October
From 13:00 on 9 October to 17:00 on 10 October
All day on 26 October.

Contact details

Phone: 01473 927260
Email: library.help@suffolk.gov.uk
Facebook page
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Instagram page
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

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:

CommuniTEA Digital Workshops at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Gain new skills and boost your confidence with using technology.

Date: Fri 4 Sep 2026

On the first Friday of every month
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Conversation Café

Ipswich County Library

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

Date: Fri 4 Sep 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 4 Sep 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 5 Sep 2026

Every Saturday
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 6 Sep 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 6 Sep 2026

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

Ipswich County Library

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