Lowestoft Library

Manager: Jo Wilde
Clapham Road South, Lowestoft
NR32 1DR
- Tel: 01502 442810
- Fax: 01502 528562
- Email: help@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Friends group: Friends of Lowestoft Library
Opening hours
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 0900 – 1800 |
Tuesday | 0900 – 1900 |
Wednesday | 0900 – 1800 |
Thursday | 0900 – 1900 |
Friday | 0900 – 1800 |
Saturday | 0900 – 1700 |
Sunday | 1000 – 1600 |
Room & venue hire
Branch facilities
- Accessibility information
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Parking: available in public car parks nearby
- Out-of-hours book return available
- Free sanitary products available
- Refreshments: café open 1000-1600 Tuesday-Friday
- Which? available - ask staff for magazine or to log in
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Also available:
- Foodbank referral - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am - 12pm
- Lowestoft branch of the Suffolk Record Office on the first floor. See the Suffolk Record Office website for opening hours and contact details
IT and printing facilities
- Free wifi
- Book a computer
- Borrow a BBC micro:bit
- Photocopying: available
- Colour printing: available
- Scan to email
- Fax
- Printing, photocopying & scanning charges
Regular events and activities
Children's events
Baby Bounce
Thursday, 1100-1145
Soothing songs and gentle nursery rhymes for babies, term-time only.
Craft activities: for primary school age children
Sunday, 1100-1200
Drum & bass vinyl DJ mixing workshop: for 11-21 year-olds
every other Tuesday, 1630-1830
Limited to five people per session, under 16s need parental consent. Library card required - sign up for free at the desk if you don't have one.
Duplo: drop-in for under 5s (term time only)
Monday, 1100-1130
Family playtime: for 0-4 year olds
Friday, 1030-1130
Term-time only.
Friends of S. E. N. D.
every Saturday, 0900-1030
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their parents/carers are invited to relax, play and make new friends in a closed, safe, non-judgemental and welcoming environment for free.
Lego Club: for 6+ year-olds. Advance booking essential as spaces are limited.
every other Sunday., 1330-1530
£1 per builder or £1.50 per family
Saturday fun for primary school age children
Saturday, 1045-1200
Crafts and activities. A different theme each week.
Storytime: stories for preschool children (term time only)
Wednesday, 1045-1100
Talking with Teens: for 11-16 year-olds
Friday, 1600-1730
Come and talk with other teenagers about emotional health and wellbeing, exam stress, online safety, relationships, drugs and alcohol etc. Drinks and snacks provided.
Tiny Tots: support group for families with premature babies
second Tuesday of the month, 1100-1145
A chance to chat and play, with a monthly visit from a health visitor for extra support.
Tot Rock
Wednesday, 1100-1130
Songs and rhymes for preschool children, term-time only.
Older people's events
Sporting Memories reminiscence group
Thursday, 1030-1215
Handle sports images and memorabilia, revisit and share memories of sport, talk about any kind of sport, take part in quizzes, games and gentle activities and make new friends.
Top Time: events and activities for older people
Tuesday, 1400-1530
Reading groups
Literary Locusts reading group
first Wednesday of the month, 1030-1130
Poetry appreciation group
Wednesday, 1400-1530
Held in the Red Corner. Copies of poems will be handed out. Refreshments available for a donation.
Reading group
first Thursday of the month, 1730-1900
Held in the Navigator room.
Writing groups
Writers' group
second Tuesday of the month, 1900-2100
Associated with the library. Email lowestoftlibrarywriters@gmail.com for location details.
Writers in Lowestoft Library (WILL)
last Monday of the month, 1330-1430
Held in the Red Corner of the library.
IT help
Absolute Beginners 1:1
Sessions arranged on a mutually convenient basis, N/a
Internet and computer training sessions for beginners – book in advance.
Arts, crafts & games
Colour in and Chill Out: anti-stress colouring for adults
Monday, 1400-1530
Held in the Red Zone of the library. Free, no need to book.
Crafty crafters
every other Monday, 1300-1500
Bring your own project or use our supplies. Tea/coffee available in return for a £1 donation
Creative club
Friday, 1300-1500
Enjoy arts and crafts in an informal and sociable environment. Try something new and make new friends.
Drum & bass vinyl DJ mixing workshop: for 11-21 year-olds
every other Tuesday, 1630-1830
Limited to five people per session, under 16s need parental consent. Library card required - sign up for free at the desk if you don't have one.
Board games club for adults
Thursday, 1000-1200
Knit/crochet and natter
Wednesday, 0930-1100
Bring your own project to work on, chat and make friends.
Sit and sew: for all ages and abilities
Tuesday, 0930-1100
Be creative and make friends. Use our materials or work on your own projects. Led by a textiles and embroidery teacher.
Health & wellbeing events
My Health Group
second and fourth Monday of the month, 1000-1300
Get advice and guidance about your health from the Adult Learning Disability Team in the Navigator Centre.
Stepping stones peer support drop-in with Feedback Mental Health
Friday, 1100-1300
A friendly, relaxed and supportive group for people with lived experience of mental health to talk and listen in a safe, understanding space. Peer-led with a facilitator to welcome people. Refreshments provided.
Talking with Teens: for 11-16 year-olds
Friday, 1600-1730
Come and talk with other teenagers about emotional health and wellbeing, exam stress, online safety, relationships, drugs and alcohol etc. Drinks and snacks provided.
Tiny Tots: support group for families with premature babies
second Tuesday of the month, 1100-1145
A chance to chat and play, with a monthly visit from a health visitor for extra support.
Councillor surgeries & professional advice
CV surgery
arranged on a mutually convenient basis, library opening hours
Trading Standards drop-in advice
last Tuesday of the month, 1300-1500
Fundraising, stalls & book sales
Book sale
second Saturday of the month, 0900-1300
Conversation café
Friday, 1330-1500
Drop in to learn more about life in Lowestoft and local services, share ideas, learn new skills, find solutions to challenges affecting our community and generally meet new people and have a chat. Contact the library for more details.
Upcoming special events
Christmas quiz night
Fri 13 Dec, 2019 1900 –
Storytime and Christmas songs with Santa
Wed 18 Dec, 2019 1100 – 1200
Elective home education drop-in
Tue 3 Mar, 2020 1100 – 1230
Elective home education drop-in
Tue 9 Jun, 2020 1100 – 1230