Singing Group
Get involved with a friendly singing session with local musician Carl.
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 menstrual 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: £15 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £22.50 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: £10 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £15 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 Gainsborough Community Library
Upcoming special events
We can’t find any upcoming special events at Gainsborough Community Library.
Regular events and activities
All eventsHome Education Group
Join other home educator families for a fun afternoon session of stories, crafts, Lego and board games.
Girls Group for 11-16 year olds
Learn new skills and make new friends at our weekly Girls Group for 11-16 year olds.
Sharing Stories - social group for adults with additional needs
Join us for our weekly social event for adults with additional needs.
Walk, Snap and Chat
Meet for a walk around nature, chat, and take photos with others.
Vinyasa Style Yoga Class
Join us for this free weekly Vinyasa-style yoga class, suitable for all abilities.
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.
Fruit & Veg Pop-up Shop
Come along to the library and grab a bag of fresh fruit and veg.
Knitting and Crochet Group
Learn to knit or bring your latest creation to work on with fellow crafters.