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Halesworth Library

Opening times

Monday 0900 - 1300
Tuesday 0900 - 1700
Wednesday 0900 - 1700
Thursday Closed
Friday 0900 - 1700
Saturday 0900 - 1700
Sunday 1000 - 1500

Out-of-hours book return available

Contact

Manager: Julie Gorton

Bridge Street, Halesworth
IP19 8AD

Find us on Google Maps

01986 875095

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Branch facilities

  • Customer toilet
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: unavailable
  • Display space: Window space and poster display unit available to hire for posters and notices. Contact the library for more details.
  • Which? Available online and in print

Room and venue hire

Office

Max 5 people
  • Capacity: 5 people for meetings
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Nearby public carpark
  • Availability: All day subject to other bookings

Cost: £8 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £12 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

Gallery within library

Max 35 people
  • Capacity: 20 people for meetings, 35 people in rows
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Nearby public carpark
  • Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings

Cost: £10 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £15 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

Space within library

Max 30 people
  • Capacity: Various (depending on part of library and format) but potentially up to 30 people in rows
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Nearby public carpark
  • Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings

Cost: £15 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £22.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

Other information

  • Limited parking outside library opening hours. Public car parking located nearby
  • 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 Halesworth Library

Upcoming special events

Festive Handbell Workshop

Sat 16 Dec 2023 , 10:30 – 12:00 Halesworth Library Free entry

Come along to our festive handbell workshop at the library and take part or just listen and enjoy. Suitable for all ages.

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Bookbinding workshop

Book creation workshop with Hazel Garrity at Halesworth Library

Thu 21 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 15:00 Halesworth Library Free entry Booking required

Join bookbinder and creative writer Hazel Garrity for this free creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at Halesworth Library and learn how to make your own unique handmade book.

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Regular events and activities

All events

Citizens Advice East Suffolk drop-in session

Come along to our Citizens Advice drop-in session.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 12:00 ( Third Tuesday of the month, First Tuesday of the month) Halesworth Library Free entry

East Suffolk Council Digital Champions drop-in

Get advice and support from East Suffolk Council at this weekly drop-in with their Digital Champions.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 16:00 ( Every Tuesday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Wordplay singing and rhymes session

Come and join our free Wordplay sessions for babies & toddlers.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 11:30 ( Every Tuesday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Knit & Natter

Bring your latest creation and stitch, knit, and crochet with fellow crafters.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( First Tuesday of the month, Third Tuesday of the month) Halesworth Library Free entry

Barclays drop-in advice session

Barclays Bank will be offering a weekly advice session.

Wed 6 Dec 2023 , 09:30 – 16:30 ( Every Wednesday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Time Out - social group for older people

Join our social group for older people every Wednesday.

Wed 6 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 11:30 ( Every Wednesday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Children's Saturday Activities

Join us for our weekly drop-in activity session for children.

Sat 9 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 16:00 ( Every Saturday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Family Fun Time

Enjoy a morning of fun family games and activities for all ages.

Sun 10 Dec 2023 , 11:00 – 12:30 ( Every Sunday) Halesworth Library Free entry

East Suffolk Council Digital Champions drop-in

Get advice and support from East Suffolk Council at this weekly drop-in with their Digital Champions.

Tue 12 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 16:00 ( Every Tuesday) Halesworth Library Free entry

Wordplay singing and rhymes session

Come and join our free Wordplay sessions for babies & toddlers.

Tue 12 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 11:30 ( Every Tuesday) Halesworth Library Free entry