Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Opening Times

The Northgate Room will be unavailable due to a private event all day on Monday 26 October.

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
Spaces for hire

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:

Inside the Lines

Ipswich County Library

Enjoy a relaxed colouring session for adults.

Date: Tue 20 Oct 2026

Every Tuesday
Time: 10:15 – 11:45
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

SNAIL: Sports Nostalgia at Ipswich Library

Ipswich County Library

Chat about sports, play fun quizzes and enjoy guest speakers at this weekly group for sports fans.

Date: Tue 20 Oct 2026

Every Tuesday
Time: 14:15 – 15:45
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Baby Bounce at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Enjoy gentle songs and rhymes with your baby.

Date: Wed 21 Oct 2026

Every Wednesday
Time: 14:15 – 15:45
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Chat & Chill: Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

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

Date: Wed 21 Oct 2026

Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Find support for your wellbeing at our informal drop-in group.

Date: Wed 21 Oct 2026

Every Wednesday
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Place: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich

Stay & Play at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

Meet other parents and carers while little ones enjoy engaging play.

Date: Wed 21 Oct 2026

+ 70 more dates
Time: 10:45 – 11:45
Place: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich

Ipswich County Library

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