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Leiston Library

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

Leiston Library

Opening Times

Out of hours book return is available at this library.

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 09:30 – 19:30
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 09:30 – 17:30
  • Friday: 09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday: 09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00

Contact details

Facilities

Library facilities

  • Coffee, tea and hot chocolate for sale
  • Cash and cards accepted
  • Parking available for one hour in front of the library, free parking available within walking distance
  • Art in the Library – exhibitions of local artists’ work
  • Baby weighing facilities
  • Home Library Service
  • East Suffolk Council customer services

Accessibility

  • On site parking

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

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:

Mahjong Group at Leiston

Library event Mahjong Group at Leiston

Leiston Library
Adults
Date
Tue 23 Jun 2026
+ 5 more dates
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Leiston Library, Leiston
Adults
Stay & Play at Leiston

Library event Stay & Play at Leiston

Leiston Library
Baby & Toddler

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

Date
Thu 25 Jun 2026
+ 5 more dates
Time
09:40 – 10:10
Place
Leiston Library, Leiston
Baby & Toddler
Wordplay at Leiston

Library event Wordplay at Leiston

Leiston Library
Baby & Toddler

Stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Date
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Every Thursday
Time
10:30 – 11:00
Place
Leiston Library, Leiston
Baby & Toddler
Art for Fun at Leiston

Library event Art for Fun at Leiston

Leiston Library
Adults
Date
Fri 26 Jun 2026
+ 1 more date
Time
10:30 – 12:00
Place
Leiston Library, Leiston
Adults
Digital Champions drop-in at Leiston

Library event Digital Champions drop-in at Leiston

Leiston Library
Digital Skills

Gain new skills and boost your confidence with using technology.

Date
Fri 26 Jun 2026
+ 5 more dates
Time
10:00 – 16:00
Place
Leiston Library, Leiston
Digital Skills