Book launch with Suffolk's youngest author Tianna Okechukwu
Sat 23 Oct 2021 , 10:00 – 11:00
Join Suffolk's youngest author Tianna Okechukwu for this special book launch event.
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Libraries
Ipswich County Library
The coffee shop at the library is currently closed. The next nearest CoffeeLink in on the Waterfront.
Opening times
| Monday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Tuesday | 0900 - 1900 |
| Wednesday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Thursday | 0900 - 1800 |
| Friday | 0900 - 1900 |
| Saturday | 0830 - 1700 |
| Sunday | 1000 - 1600 |
Out-of-hours book return available
Contact
Manager: Charmain Osborne
Northgate Street, Ipswich
IP1 3DE
Branch facilities
- Customer toilet
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
- Display space: Double sided display case available for hire - please book 2 weeks in advance
- Which? Available online and in print
- Free sanitary products available
- Board Games Library - see the Ipswich Board Games Library information sheet (PDF) for further information
- Jigsaw swap - bring in a complete puzzle and exchange it for one from the table
- Home Library Service
UKVCAS (Visa) Appointments
This service is no longer available from Ipswich County Library.
IT and printing facilities
Room and venue hire
The Hub
Max 60 peopleModern, spacious meeting and presentation spaces in the heart of Ipswich.
Find out about The Hub.
Ceremonies in the Northgate Room
Hire the beautiful Northgate Room on the first floor of Ipswich County Library for weddings, naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies or civil partnerships.
Lecture Hall
Max 75 people- Capacity: 40 people for meetings, 75 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: £15 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £22.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
Space within library
Max 150 people- Capacity: Various (depending on part of library and format) but potentially up to 150 people in rows
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings
Cost: Negotiable with library manager depending on space required and purpose of use
Other information
- Refreshment making facilities available by prior arrangement for an additional charge
- No parking available but plenty of public car parking available nearby
- Flip chart, projector and whiteboard available by prior arrangement for an additional charge
Events and activities at Ipswich County Library
Upcoming special events
All special eventsLittle Beats - music and stories for preschool children
Wed 27 Oct 2021 , 14:15 – 14:45
Bring your little ones and join us for music, stories and rhymes.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fri 29 Oct 2021 , 18:30 – 22:00
Join us for a screening of the classic film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
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Code Creatures
Sat 30 Oct 2021 , 13:00 – 16:00
Join us for a fun afternoon of digital and coding activities.
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Movies and Makes - Hocus Pocus
Sun 31 Oct 2021 , 12:30 – 15:30
Bring the whole family for this fun event with crafts and a film!
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Live Demo of Lost Words: Beyond the Page with Sketchbook Games
Tue 9 Nov 2021 , 16:00 – 17:00
Join Sketchbook Games for a live game demo of their new title Lost Words: Beyond the Page - a story telling puzzle game set in both a fantasy world and in the journal pages of a little girl.
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Getting into the Games Industry Talk by Mark Backler of Sketchbook Games
Tue 9 Nov 2021 , 17:30 – 18:30
Meet and talk with an experienced and local games developer Mark Backler from Sketchbook Games about how to get into the games industry.
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Board games for adults
Wed 10 Nov 2021 , 16:00 – 21:00
Come along to an afternoon of playing the best party board games for adults.
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Pokemon retro gaming and cards with Bring Back Retro
Thu 11 Nov 2021 , 12:00 – 14:00
Join Bring Back Retro for an afternoon of old-school Pokemon games.
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Dungeons & Dragons for beginners and experienced players
Fri 12 Nov 2021 , 16:30 – 18:45
Come along to take part this Dungeons and Dragons event, open to all.
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It's a Wonderful Life film screening
Tue 14 Dec 2021 , 17:00 – 19:30
Join us for a screening of the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life'.
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Regular events and activities
All eventsChildren's Craft Session
Take your children to these sessions of simple and fun crafts for ages 3 and up.
Lego Club
Enjoy themed lego activities suitable for ages 6+.
Inside the Lines
Enjoy a fun, relaxing adult colouring session with friendly chat and laughter.
Sporting memories
Relive your favourite sporting memories and make new friends with quizzes, games and gentle activities in-between!
Chat & Chill - ladies conversation group
Share your experiences in this multi-cultural meet-up and practise your English in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Tot Rock - active songs and rhymes for preschool children
Join us for a fun session of active songs and rhymes for toddlers.
Open Space - wellbeing drop-in group (Ipswich group)
Open Space drop-ins are informal meet-ups for anybody interested in their mental health and wellbeing, as well as their families and carers.
BooksFizz Reading Group
Join our adult reading group to talk about our book of the month and meet other book-lovers.
Baby Bounce - gentle songs and nursery rhymes
Enjoy soft and gentle songs and rhymes with your baby.
Play Rhyme & Storytime
Fun for the little ones with a story, simple craft, toys and song. Suitable for toddlers 18+ months.