Author talk with James Jenkins
Sat 22 Jan 2022 , 14:00 – 16:00
Join local author James Jenkins for a special talk and writing workshop.
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Libraries
Gainsborough Community Library
Monday to Friday 9 - 9.30am is self-service only.
Library will be self-service only on Tuesday 8 February between 12 - 2 due to a staff meeting.
Opening times
| Monday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Tuesday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Wednesday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Thursday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Friday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Saturday | 0900 - 1700 |
| Sunday | 1100 - 1600 |
Out-of-hours book return available
Contact
Manager: Mandy Grimwood
Clapgate Lane, Ipswich
IP3 0RL
Connect with Gainsborough Community Library
Voices for Gainsborough Community Library
Volunteer and support your library by organising events, activities and initiatives to raise money. Contact the library manager for more information.
Branch facilities
- Customer toilet
- Refreshments: available in our Voices café; open 10am to 4pm Mon-Tues and 10am to 2pm on Weds-Fri.
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
- Parking: small car park available at rear of library
- Display space: two cork boards in cafe area for A3, A4 or A5 posters
- Which? Available online and in print
- Free sanitary products available
- Move It sports equipment available to borrow
- Literacy and learning games available to borrow
- Home Library Service
IT and printing facilities
Room and venue hire
Community room
Max 50 people- Capacity: 30 people for meetings, 50 people in rows
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £12 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £18 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Meeting room
Max 15 people- Capacity: 10 people for meetings, 15 people in rows
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £7 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £10.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Sound studio
Max 5 people- Capacity: 5 people
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings.
Cost: £5 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £7.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Café area / space within library
Max 30 people- Capacity: Various (depending on part of library and format) but potentially up to 30 people in rows
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings.
Cost: To be negotiated with library manager
Other information
- Limited on-site parking available. Street parking beside library
- Refreshments available from café during opening hours, refreshment making facilities available outside opening hours
- Projector available for community room users
Events and activities at Gainsborough Community Library
Upcoming special events
Preloved Sale - books, toys and games
Sat 29 Jan 2022 , 11:00 – 16:00
Come along to our table top sale event and pick up preloved books, games, toys and more.
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Regular events and activities
All events
Stay & Play group for parents and babies
Enjoy some playtime with your baby whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly Stay & Play.
Stay & Play group for parents and babies
Enjoy some playtime with your baby whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly Stay & Play.
Top Time - social group for older people
Join our social group for older people including games, quizzes, and chatting with others.
Girls Group (suitable for age 8-16 years)
Girls aged 8 - 16 can join our girls group at Gainsborough Library to make new friends and learn new skills
Adult Craft Cafe
Come along to our friendly crafting social for adults.
Little Storymakers - story & crafts
Join us for a story and craft session for young children.
Reading Sparks Community Action Project
Take part in our new project aimed at 14 - 18 year olds to learn new skills and make a difference in the local community.
Citizens Advice drop-in session
Come along to our weekly Citizens Advice drop-in session.
Sharing Stories - social group for adults with additional needs
Join us for our weekly social event for adults with additional needs.
Dancing sessions for primary age children
A fun dance session for all abilities, aimed at young people aged 8 - 12 years.