Reading and activities with Amanda Kidd
Thu 4 Aug 2022 , 11:00 – 12:00 Gainsborough Community Library £2 per child
Join children's author Amanda Kidd for a special event for children at Gainsborough Community Library.
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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
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
Literacy and learning games available to borrow
IT and printing facilities
Room and venue hire
Community room
Max 50 people- Capacity: 30 people for meetings, 50 people in rows
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Projector and screen available
- Flipchart available on request
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £14 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £21 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Meeting room
Max 15 people- Capacity: 10 people for meetings, 15 people in rows
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Flipchart available on request
- Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.
Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Sound studio
Max 5 people- Capacity: 5 people
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings.
Cost: £8 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £12 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
- Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
- Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
- Flipchart available on request
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings.
Cost: To be negotiated with library manager
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 Gainsborough Community Library
Upcoming special events
Regular events and activities
All eventsWeekend Crafts for Children (Saturday session)
Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.
Creative Writing Group
Join in with our creative writing group and share your written work or exchange ideas with others.
Weekend Crafts for Children (Sunday session)
Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.
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.
Singing Group
Get involved with a friendly singing session with local musician Carl.