Conversation Café
Come along to our drop-in session to practice and improve your speaking and listening English skills.
Libraries
Ipswich County Library
The Northgate Room will be open from 24 July.
We are looking for people to join the Friends Group at Ipswich Library. Contact the library directly for details.
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
- 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
- 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
We can’t find any upcoming special events at Ipswich County Library.
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+.
Chat & Chill - ladies conversation group
Share your experiences in this multi-cultural meet-up and practise your English in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Inside the Lines
Enjoy a fun, relaxing adult colouring session with friendly chat and laughter.
Little Beats in the Park
Join us for a fun walk in Christchurch Park in this free event for pre-school children aged 2-5.
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.
Baby Bounce
Soothing songs and gentle nursery rhymes for babies. Suitable for babies 0-18 months.
Play Rhyme & Storytime
Fun for the little ones with a story, simple craft, toys and song. Suitable for toddlers 18+ months.
