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Broomhill Library

Opening times

Monday 0930 - 1300
Tuesday 0900 - 1700
Wednesday 0930 - 1700
Thursday 0930 - 1700
Friday 0900 - 1700
Saturday 1000 - 1700
Sunday 1000 - 1500

Contact

Manager: Helen Armitage

Sherrington Road, Ipswich
IP1 4HT

Find us on Google Maps

01473 749929

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Branch facilities

  • Customer toilet
  • Refreshments: self-service tea and coffee available
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: available
  • Which? Available online and in print
  • Free menstrual products available
  • Accessible toilet

  • Baby changing facilities

  • Range of children's literacy games to play in the library or borrow for a week

Room and venue hire

Space within library

Max 30 people
  • Capacity: 15 people for meetings, 30 people in rows
  • Free onsite parking
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings

Cost: To be negotiated with library manager

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 Broomhill Library

Upcoming special events

Broomhill Library Christmas Craft Fair

Sat 9 Dec 2023 , 12:00 – 16:30 Broomhill Library Free entry

Pick up a gift for a loved one, enjoy live music and meet Father Christmas at our Christmas Craft Fair.

Find out more

Wreath Making Workshop

Tue 12 Dec 2023 , 18:30 – 20:30 Broomhill Library £15.00

Come along to our wreath making workshop and learn how to make your own Christmas wreath using locally gathered greenery.

Find out more

Wreath Making Workshop

Sat 16 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 16:00 Broomhill Library £15.00

Come along to our wreath making workshop and learn how to make your own Christmas wreath using locally gathered greenery.

Find out more

Regular events and activities

All events

Highfield Community Infant Feeding Café

Come along to Highfield Community infant feeding café and enjoy a friendly chat with other parents and carers.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 13:00 – 14:00 ( Every Tuesday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Knit & Natter

Bring your latest creation and stitch, knit, and crochet with fellow crafters.

Wed 6 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for preschool children

Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Fri 8 Dec 2023 , 09:30 – 10:30 ( Every Friday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Saturday Lego Fun

Let your imagination run wild and build your creations at this weekly Lego club for children 4+.

Sat 9 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 13:00 ( Every Saturday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Broomhill Library Christmas Craft Fair

Pick up a gift for a loved one, enjoy live music and meet Father Christmas at our Christmas Craft Fair.

Sat 9 Dec 2023 , 12:00 – 16:30 Broomhill Library Free entry

Crafty Sundays

Come along to the library for our weekly craft activity for children.

Sun 10 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 15:00 ( Every Sunday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Highfield Community Infant Feeding Café

Come along to Highfield Community infant feeding café and enjoy a friendly chat with other parents and carers.

Tue 12 Dec 2023 , 13:00 – 14:00 ( Every Tuesday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Wreath Making Workshop

Come along to our wreath making workshop and learn how to make your own Christmas wreath using locally gathered greenery.

Tue 12 Dec 2023 , 18:30 – 20:30 Broomhill Library £15.00

Knit & Natter

Bring your latest creation and stitch, knit, and crochet with fellow crafters.

Wed 13 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Broomhill Library Free entry

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for preschool children

Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Fri 15 Dec 2023 , 09:30 – 10:30 ( Every Friday) Broomhill Library Free entry