Armed Forces Day Live Music Session
Sat 26 Jun 2021 , 11:00 – 12:00
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a live music session from musical act Sing as we go.
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Libraries
Chantry Library
The library is open for Select & Collect, reservations and returns, computer use and browsing.
We're launching a new Combat2Coffee cafe! Find out more →
We are also looking for Home Library Service volunteers.
Opening times
| Monday | 1400 - 1700 |
| Tuesday | 1000 – 1300, 1400 - 1800 |
| Wednesday | 1000 – 1300 |
| Thursday | 1000 – 1300, 1400 - 1800 |
| Friday | 1000 – 1300, 1400 - 1700 |
| Saturday | 0930 – 1300, 1400 - 1700 |
| Sunday | 1000 - 1600 |
Out-of-hours book return available
Contact
Manager: Vicki Mann
Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich
IP2 0QY
Branch facilities
- Customer toilet
- Refreshments: a new Combat2Coffee coffee shop will be open from 17 May during regular opening hours
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
- Parking: available
- Display space: Glass display cabinet available for hire in whole or part
- Which? Available online and in print
- Free sanitary products available
Foodbank collection point throughout the year
IT and printing facilities
Events and activities at Chantry Library
Upcoming special events
Regular events and activities
All events
Stay & Play for parents and babies
Enjoy some playtime with your baby whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly stay and play.
Xtratime Minis (10.30am session)
Let your little ones enjoy this weekly casual kick-around and get their footie boots on.
Xtratime Minis (11am session)
Let your little ones enjoy this weekly casual kick-around and get their footie boots on.
Funky Junk Crafts
What can your little one make out of a cardboard box? Let their imagination run wild with some free-for-all craft time for children.
Cancer Support Group
If you or someone you know is suffering from cancer, find a welcoming and supportive environment in our weekly cancer support group.
Bingo games
Join us for some bingo fun at Chantry Library
Social Prescribers - wellbeing help and social support
Come along for support with finances, mental health and well-being and to socialise with others in your local community.
Little Explorers - stories and craft session
Join Wendy for stories and crafts in the beautiful nature setting of Stonelodge Park.
WordPlay: Singing, bouncing and rock n roll for babies
Enjoy a session of singing and bouncing to children's rhymes and songs with Joy.
Stay & Play for parents and babies
Enjoy some playtime with your baby whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly stay and play.