Libraries Week - Curious Pearl Reading Sparks activities
Tue 5 Oct 2021 , 16:00 – 17:00
Celebrate Libraries Week with some fun craft activities for all.
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Libraries
Gainsborough Community Library
Monday to Friday 9 - 9.30am is self-service only.
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
All special eventsMega Fundraising Party with Body Shop
Sat 9 Oct 2021 , 18:30 – 20:30
Join us for our mega fundraising party and get involved with games and raffles.
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Medium Night with Wayne McHugh
Fri 22 Oct 2021 , 19:00 – 21:00
Join us for a medium night with Wayne McHugh.
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Youth Projects Bake Sale weekend
Sat 23 Oct – Sun 24 Oct 2021 , 11:00 – 16:00
Come along to our bake sale weekend and support our youth groups.
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Youth Groups Car Wash Fundraiser
Sun 24 Oct 2021 , 11:00 – 16:00
Come along and get your car washed and support our youth groups.
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Pamper and Shopping event
Sat 20 Nov 2021 , 10:00 – 16:00
Join us at the library and treat yourself to a pamper and shopping experience.
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Wellbeing Sound Journey with Wayne McHugh
Sat 20 Nov 2021 , 19:00 – 21:00
Join us for a wellbeing talk, drumming and sound meditation session with Wayne McHugh.
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Regular events and activities
All eventsAdult 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.
Police Community Engagement Officer drop-in session
Police Community Engagement Officer drop-in session at the library.
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.
Dancing sessions for primary age children
A fun dance session for all abilities, aimed at young people aged 8 - 12 years.
Boxing fitness for teens
Join us for an exciting weekly set of boxing fitness sessions aimed at young people aged 12 - 16 years.
Walk, Snap and Chat
Meet for a walk around nature, chat, and take photos with others.
Work Well Suffolk drop-in sessions
Come along to our Work Well Suffolk drop-in sessions and get advice and support on education and employment opportunities.
Boccia and Kurling
Join us for a fun morning of Boccia and Indoor Kurling.
Gainsborough Book Group
Join our friendly and informal book group at Gainsborough Community Library.