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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

Find us on Google Maps

01473 927270

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

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

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 events

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for babies and pre-schoolers

Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Fri 3 May 2024 , 11:00 – 11:45 ( Every Friday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Weekend Crafts for Children (Saturday session)

Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.

Sat 4 May 2024 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Saturday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Weekend Crafts for Children (Sunday session)

Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.

Sun 5 May 2024 , 13:00 – 15:00 ( Every Sunday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Adult Craft Cafe

Come along to our friendly crafting social for adults.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 10:00 – 12:00 ( Every Tuesday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Little Storymakers - story & crafts

Join us for a story and craft session for young children.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 10:30 – 11:30 ( Every Tuesday) Gainsborough Community Library

Singing Group

Get involved with a friendly singing session with local musician Carl.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 13:30 – 15:00 ( Every Tuesday) Gainsborough Community Library Donations welcome

Home Education Group

Join other home educator families for a fun afternoon session of stories, crafts, Lego and board games.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 14:00 – 15:00 ( Every Tuesday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Girls Group for 11-16 year olds

Learn new skills and make new friends at our weekly Girls Group for 11-16 year olds.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 15:45 – 17:15 ( Every Tuesday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Men Can Talk - social group for men

Make new friends and share experiences at this friendly social group for men.

Tue 7 May 2024 , 19:00 – 21:00 ( First Tuesday of the month, Third Tuesday of the month) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry