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Leiston Library

Opening times

Monday Closed
Tuesday 0930 - 1930
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 0930 - 1730
Friday 0930 - 1300, 1400 - 1700
Saturday 0930 - 1300, 1400 - 1700
Sunday 1000 - 1500

Out-of-hours book return available

Contact

Manager: Gayla Rowling

Old Post Office Square, Main Street, Leiston
IP16 4ER

Find us on Google Maps

01728 831252

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Connect with Leiston Library

Branch facilities

  • Refreshments: coffee, tea and hot chocolate for sale
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: available for one hour in front of the library, free parking available within walking distance
  • Which? Available online and in print

Room and venue hire

Space within library

Max 20 people
  • Capacity: There are 8 chairs available, but it would be possible to accommodate 20 people seated in rows if additional chairs can be sourced.
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Parking: 4 free spaces outside library after 6PM. Nearby public carpark.
  • Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings.

Cost: £10 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £15 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

Other information

  • Bookings are for a minimum of 2 hours
  • 12.5% discount for bookings of 8 sessions or more - upfront payment applies
  • Bookings outside of library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staff costs

Events and activities at Leiston Library

Upcoming special events

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

Regular events and activities

All events

Wildflowers on Your Doorstep: wildlife walk with Steve Massey

Join local naturalist Steve Massey for a series of wildflower walks over summer.

Mon 4 Dec 2023 , 09:30 – 12:00 ( Every fourth Monday) Leiston Library £5 per walk

Family history research drop-in session

Get help researching your family history with Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group.

Tue 5 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( First Tuesday of the month) Leiston Library Free entry

Me, Myself and Baby

Stay & Play group for parents and under 5s

Enjoy some playtime with your baby or toddler whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly Stay & Play.

Thu 7 Dec 2023 , 09:40 – 10:20 ( Every Thursday) Leiston Library Free entry

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for preschool children

Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Thu 7 Dec 2023 , 10:30 – 11:00 ( Every Thursday) Leiston Library Free entry

Scrabble Club

Join us for our monthly Scrabble Club for adults on the first Thursday of every month.

Thu 7 Dec 2023 , 14:00 – 15:30 ( First Thursday of the month) Leiston Library Free entry

East Suffolk Council Digital Champions drop-in

Get advice and support from East Suffolk Council at this weekly drop-in with their Digital Champions.

Fri 8 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 16:00 ( Every Friday) Leiston Library Free entry

Merry Makers - Handicraft Group

Bring along some handicraft materials and meet like-minded people at our craft sessions.

Sat 9 Dec 2023 , 10:30 – 12:00 ( Second Saturday of the month) Leiston Library Free entry

Me, Myself and Baby

Stay & Play group for parents and under 5s

Enjoy some playtime with your baby or toddler whilst getting the chance to meet other parents in this weekly Stay & Play.

Thu 14 Dec 2023 , 09:40 – 10:20 ( Every Thursday) Leiston Library Free entry

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for preschool children

Bring your little ones to the library for a fun morning of songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Thu 14 Dec 2023 , 10:30 – 11:00 ( Every Thursday) Leiston Library Free entry

East Suffolk Council Digital Champions drop-in

Get advice and support from East Suffolk Council at this weekly drop-in with their Digital Champions.

Fri 15 Dec 2023 , 10:00 – 16:00 ( Every Friday) Leiston Library Free entry