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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
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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Legal Matters Advice & Information: Your Will

Mon 13 May 2024 , 10:30 Southwold Library Free entry

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Silver Clay Workshop

Mon 13 May 2024 , 19:00 – 22:00 Southwold Library £45

Learn how to make beautiful jewellery with silver clay at Southwold Library.

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Friends of Southwold Library Fete and Plant Sale

Sat 25 May 2024 , 10:00 – 16:00 Southwold Library

A fun fete and plant sale in Southwold!

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Regular events and activities

All events

Crochet Club

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

Wed 24 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 24 Apr 2024 , 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Southwold Library Free entry

Southwold Library Reading Group

Join our friendly and informal reading group and discuss new titles from a variety of genres in the welcoming space of the library.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 18:30 ( Last Thursday of the month) Southwold Library Free entry

Mahjong Group

Come along to our regular Mahjong Group and learn how to play in the welcoming space of the library.

Fri 26 Apr 2024 , 14:15 – 16:15 ( Fourth Friday of the month, Second Friday of the month) Southwold Library £1 per person

Chess Club

Join us for our weekly chess club for ages 7+

Fri 26 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 28 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 28 Apr 2024 , 12:15 – 13:00 ( Every Sunday) 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 30 Apr 2024 , 10:30 – 11:00 ( Every Tuesday & Sunday) Southwold Library Free entry

Crochet Club

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

Wed 1 May 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 1 May 2024 , 16:00 ( Every Wednesday) Southwold Library Free entry