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Southwold Library

Opening times

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1000 – 1300, 1400 – 1800
Wednesday 1000 – 1300, 1400 – 1800
Thursday 1000 – 1300, 1400 – 1800
Friday 1000 – 1300, 1400 – 1800
Saturday 0930 - 1300, 1400 - 1700
Sunday 1100 – 1600

Out-of-hours book return available

Contact

Manager: Charlotte Clark

Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road
IP18 6LD

Find us on Google Maps

01502 722519

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Branch facilities

  • Refreshments: Available from The Canteen (10% discount for Suffolk Library card holders)
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: on-street parking only
  • Which? Available online and in print
  • Laminating (up to A4), foodbank collection point all year round.

Events and activities at Southwold Library

Upcoming special events

All special events

Friends of Southwold Library Book Stall

Sat 30 Mar 2024 , 09:00 – 13:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Come down to our book stall outside Lloyds Bank and browse our wide selection of good quality pre-loved books.

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Medieval Knight Crafts

Tue 2 Apr 2024 , 11:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Get involved in making Medieval knight-themed crafts including swords, shields, castles and more.

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Terrific Train Fun

Thu 4 Apr 2024 , 12:30 – 14:45 Southwold Library £4.00

Join Trainmaster Suffolk for a fun afternoon of trains at Reydon Village Hall suitable for children of all ages.

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Unicorn Easter Crafts

Tue 9 Apr 2024 , 11:00 – 15:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Get involved in making unicorn decorations, Easter Eggs, unicorn masks and more, including temporary unicorn tattoos.

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The Lowestoft Longshoremen: Sea Shanties

Sun 14 Apr 2024 , 17:00 Southwold Library £5.00

Join us for an evening of sea shanties with local choral group The Lowestoft Longshoremen.

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Author event with Lin Le Versha

Mon 15 Apr 2024 , 11:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Join us for a special author talk with Southwold's own resident crime writer extraordinaire, Lin Le Versha, who will be talking about her latest book 'Blood Ribbons'.

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Erica James

Afternoon Tea with Erica James

Sat 4 May 2024 , 15:00 Southwold Library £6.00

Join internationally bestselling romance author Erica James for an afternoon tea and book signing event at Reydon Village Hall where she'll be talking about her latest novel, 'A Secret Garden Affair'.

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Regular events and activities

All events

Friends of Southwold Library Book Stall

Come down to our book stall outside Lloyds Bank and browse our wide selection of good quality pre-loved books.

Sat 30 Mar 2024 , 09:00 – 13:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock - songs and rhymes for preschoolers

Join us for a fun session of songs, rhymes, and wordplay for babies and toddlers of all ages.

Tue 2 Apr 2024 , 10:30 – 11:00 ( Every Tuesday & Sunday) Southwold Library Free entry

Medieval Knight Crafts

Get involved in making Medieval knight-themed crafts including swords, shields, castles and more.

Tue 2 Apr 2024 , 11:00 Southwold Library Free entry

Crochet Club

Join us for our friendly Crochet Club, open to people of all abilities.

Wed 3 Apr 2024 , 14:15 – 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Southwold Library £2 per person

Reading activity with Ash the therapy dog

Read to Ash the therapy dog and help build confidence and boost reading skills in a relaxed environment.

Wed 3 Apr 2024 , 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Southwold Library Free entry

Terrific Train Fun

Join Trainmaster Suffolk for a fun afternoon of trains at Reydon Village Hall suitable for children of all ages.

Thu 4 Apr 2024 , 12:30 – 14:45 Southwold Library £4.00

Blyth Poets Group Meeting

Join the Blyth Poets group and read, listen or discuss poetry at this welcoming group of like-minded people.

Fri 5 Apr 2024 , 14:15 – 15:30 ( First Friday of the month) Southwold Library Free entry

Chess Club

Join us for our weekly chess club for ages 7+

Fri 5 Apr 2024 , 16:30 ( Every Friday) Southwold Library Free entry

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock - songs and rhymes for preschoolers

Join us for a fun session of songs, rhymes, and wordplay for babies and toddlers of all ages.

Sun 7 Apr 2024 , 10:30 – 11:00 ( Every Tuesday & Sunday) Southwold Library Free entry

Lego Club

Get creative at our weekly Lego Club for all ages.

Sun 7 Apr 2024 , 12:15 – 13:00 ( Every Sunday) Southwold Library Free entry