Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Opening Times

The Northgate Room will be unavailable all day on Friday 24 July due to a private event.

The accessible entrance on Old Foundry Road is closed until 12:00 on Friday 17 July. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Out of hours book return is available at this library.

Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Contact details

Phone: 01473 927260
Email: library.help@suffolk.gov.uk
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Friends of Ipswich Library
Manager: Charmain Osborne

Facilities

Library facilities

Charmed Café: Open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00, Saturday 09:30 – 15:00
Cash and cards accepted
Display space: Double sided display case available for hire
Jigsaw swap and board games library
Free menstrual products
Baby weighing facilities
Home Library Service

Accessibility

Acessible toilet
Baby changing facility
Wheelchair access

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

Please be aware that printers are turned off 15 minutes before closing.

How to use the library

First time visiting the library? Take a look at our accessibility video walkthrough to show you how to find and navigate this library, so you know what to expect when you visit us.

This video was funded by the LibraryOn programme which is supported by Arts Council England.

Events

Events coming up at this library:

Men Can Talk social group at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

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

Date: Thu 16 Jul 2026

+ 46 more dates
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Play, Rhyme & Storytime at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Enjoy stories, crafts, toys and song for under 5s.

Date: Thu 16 Jul 2026

Every Thursday
Time: 10:30 – 11:15
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

RummiKlub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Enjoy an afternoon of the classic board game Rummikub at this weekly event for adults.

Date: Thu 16 Jul 2026

Every Thursday
Time: 14:15 – 15:45
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Ipswich County Library

A fun, introductory session of writing with brushes and ink, suitable for over 16s.

Date: Fri 17 Jul 2026

+ 2 more dates
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Conversation Café

Ipswich County Library

Meet new friends and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Date: Fri 17 Jul 2026

Every Friday
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

A fun morning of Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date: Fri 17 Jul 2026

Every Friday
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

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