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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

Find us on Google Maps

01473 927275

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

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Branch 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

Community mural art workshop

Community Wall Art: mural designing and painting workshop with Lily Hammond

Mon 8 Apr – Wed 10 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 15:30 Chantry Library Free entry Booking required

Collaborate with others for this unique opportunity to co-design and create a hand painted wall mural at this free workshop for 10-16 year olds at Chantry Library.

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Textiles portrait workshop

Patchwork Portraits: textiles workshop with Clare Sams

Thu 11 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 15:30 Chantry Library Free entry Booking required

Learn how to use scrap fabrics and scissors to create fun portraits of friends, celebrities and icons at this free workshop for 10-16 year olds at Chantry Library.

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Regular events and activities

All events

Me, Myself and Baby

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.

Sat 30 Mar 2024 , 10:00 – 12:00 ( Every Saturday) Chantry Library Free entry

Little Explorers - stories and craft session

Join Wendy for stories and crafts in the beautiful nature setting of Stonelodge Park.

Tue 2 Apr 2024 , 10:30 – 12:00 ( Every Tuesday) Chantry Library Free entry

Chantry Crochet Group

Join us for our weekly crochet group, make new friends and learn new skills in the welcoming space of the library.

Wed 3 Apr 2024 , 12:15 – 14:15 ( Every Wednesday) Chantry Library Free entry

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for preschool children

Enjoy a session of singing and bouncing to children's rhymes and songs with Joy.

Thu 4 Apr 2024 , 10:00 – 10:45 ( Every Thursday) Chantry Library Free entry

Adult Crafting Group

Bring your latest craft project and join in with fellow crafters at this weekly session.

Thu 4 Apr 2024 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Thursday) Chantry Library Free entry

Cancer Support Group

If you or someone you know is suffering from cancer, find a welcoming and supportive environment in our monthly cancer support group.

Thu 4 Apr 2024 , 14:30 – 16:30 ( First Thursday of the month) Chantry 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.

Fri 5 Apr 2024 , 10:30 – 11:30 ( Every Friday) Chantry Library Free entry

Chantry Book Group

Join our book group with a difference - read a book of your choice at your own pace and share your views with our monthly book group.

Fri 5 Apr 2024 , 14:00 – 15:00 ( First Friday of the month) Chantry Library Free entry

Me, Myself and Baby

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.

Sat 6 Apr 2024 , 10:00 – 12:00 ( Every Saturday) Chantry Library Free entry

Funky Junk Crafts

Let your child's imagination run wild with some 3D junk modelling craft activities.

Sun 7 Apr 2024 , 10:00 – 14:00 ( Every Sunday) Chantry Library Free entry