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Beccles Library

Opening times

Monday 0930 - 1700
Tuesday 0930 - 1700
Wednesday 0930 - 1700
Thursday 0930 - 1700
Friday 0930 - 1800
Saturday 0930 - 1700
Sunday 1000 - 1600

Out-of-hours book return available

Contact

Manager: Sharon Chapman

Blyburgate, Beccles
NR34 9TB

Find us on Google Maps

01502 442820

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Branch facilities

  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: public pay and display car park available with limited free parking spaces
  • Which? Available online and in print
  • Free menstrual products available
  • Baby weighing

  • 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s memory boxes available to local borrowers for up to three weeks. Contact the library for more information.

  • Home Library Service

Room and venue hire

Large meeting room

Max 40 people
  • Capacity: 20 people for meetings, 40 people in rows
  • Nearby public carpark - pay and display
  • Refreshment facilities
  • 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

Small meeting room

Max 5 people
  • Capacity: 5 people for meetings
  • Nearby public carpark - pay and display
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost

Cost: £8 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £12 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 Beccles Library

Upcoming special events

All special events

Fundraising Quiz Night

Sat 23 Mar 2024 , 18:30 Beccles Library £5.00

Get together in teams and test your general knowledge at our quiz night to raise funds for Suffolk Libraries Day.

Find out more

Plaster and paint workshop

Body as Canvas: plaster and paint workshop with Alice Andrea Ewing

Tue 2 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 15:30 Beccles Library Free entry Booking required

Learn how to use plaster casts, face painting and portraits to turn yourself into a canvas at this free workshop for 10-16 year olds at Beccles Library.

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Multi-sensory storytelling workshop

Shadow Storytelling: sensory puppetry theatre workshop with Kirsty Tallent

Fri 5 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 15:30 Beccles Library Free entry Booking required

Learn to use sensory theatre techniques to create a story told through shadow puppetry at this free workshop for 10-16 year olds at Beccles Library.

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Digital icon design workshop

Create Your Own Icon: digital profile image workshop with Michelle Brace

Tue 9 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 15:30 Beccles Library Free entry Booking required

Work with text, colour, texture and visual mixing techniques to create your own digital icon at this free workshop for 14-17 year olds at Beccles Library.

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Regular events and activities

All events

Barclays drop-in advice session

Barclays Bank will be offering a free advice session at the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Tue 19 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 16:30 ( Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) Beccles Library Free entry

Tea and Chat

Enjoy a friendly get-together over a cuppa at this welcoming event for all.

Tue 19 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 11:30 ( First Tuesday of the month, Third Tuesday of the month) Beccles Library Free entry

Me, Myself and Baby

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.

Wed 20 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 11:00 ( Every Wednesday) Beccles Library Free entry

Table Tennis

Enjoy a fun weekly session of table tennis for all ages and abilities.

Wed 20 Mar 2024 , 14:00 – 15:30 ( Every Wednesday & Sunday) Beccles Library Free entry

Top Time Open House Bingo

Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo games.

Thu 21 Mar 2024 , 14:00 – 15:30 ( Third Thursday of the month) Beccles Library Free entry

Barclays drop-in advice session

Barclays Bank will be offering a free advice session at the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Fri 22 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 16:30 ( Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) Beccles Library Free entry

Music Makers - songs and movement for children

Explore music and movement at this fun interactive session for pre-school children.

Fri 22 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 11:00 ( Every Friday) Beccles Library Free entry

Barclays drop-in advice session

Barclays Bank will be offering a free advice session at the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Sat 23 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 16:30 ( Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) Beccles Library Free entry

Hoglets Craft Club

Enjoy a variety of craft activities at this engaging weekly session for children 3+.

Sat 23 Mar 2024 , 10:30 – 11:30 ( Every Saturday) Beccles Library Free entry

Fundraising Quiz Night

Get together in teams and test your general knowledge at our quiz night to raise funds for Suffolk Libraries Day.

Sat 23 Mar 2024 , 18:30 Beccles Library £5.00