Afternoon Tea Event at Ipswich County Library
Tue 14 Dec 2021 , 14:00 – 16:00
Join us for a special musical performance with afternoon tea and cake.
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Libraries
Ipswich County Library
The internet and phone lines are currently down at Ipswich County Library. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.
If you have any queries, call us on 01473 351249 or email help@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
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 is open 10AM-3PM Monday to Friday
- 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 events
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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Code Creatures - digital and coding activities
Sat 18 Dec 2021 , 13:00 – 16:00
Come along to Code Creatures and join in with fun coding and digital activities for 3-11 year olds.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Movie and Makes
Sun 19 Dec 2021 , 12:30 – 15:30
Join us for a family film screening of the Muppets Christmas Carol and fun craft activities.
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Writer’s workshop: EUREKA! From the IDEA to THE END. Story Creation with Lauren North
Sat 15 Jan 2022 , 14:30 – 16:00
Join bestselling author Lauren North for an exciting writing workshop.
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Regular events and activities
All eventsLego 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.
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.
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.
Top Time - social group for older people
Join in with our activities for older people including games, quizzes and chatting with others.