Ipswich County Library

Branch facilities

Customer toilet
Refreshments: Coffeelink café serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
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

Wellpoint kiosk: free electronic health checks
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

Information for UKVCAS (Visa) Appointments

Arrive at the time of your appointment.
A minimum number of people should attend the appointment, preferably just the applicant.
If possible, please scan and upload your documents before your appointment.
Use the Lecture Hall door in Old Foundry Road; ring the bell marked 'Library' and you will be escorted through the library.
Wash your hands on arrival.

Room and venue hire

The Hub

Modern, 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.

Find out about hiring the Northgate Room.

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

We can’t find any upcoming special events at Ipswich County Library.