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.
Libraries
Chantry Library
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: Mandy Grimwood (interim)
Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich
IP2 0QY
Connect with Chantry Library
Branch facilities
- Customer toilet
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
- Parking: available
- Which? Available online and in print
- Free menstrual products available
IT and printing facilities
Room and venue hire
Meeting room
Max 2 people- Capacity: 2 people
- Free onsite parking
- Refreshments available from nearby cafe
Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 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 Chantry Library
Upcoming special events
We can’t find any upcoming special events at Chantry Library.
Regular events and activities
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Stay & Play for dads and male carers
Enjoy some playtime with your baby or toddler whilst getting the chance to meet other dads and male carers in this weekly Stay & Play.
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