Libraries
Gainsborough Community Library
Printing and photocopying are available. You can access PCs but must book an appointment with the library.
Open for collections and returns. No events or room hire.
Opening times
| Monday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Tuesday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Wednesday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Thursday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Friday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Saturday | 1000 - 1300, 1330 - 1600 |
| Sunday | 1130 - 1530 |
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 café
- 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
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
We can’t find any upcoming special events at Gainsborough Community Library.