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Special events
Take a look at our featured events for all ages over the autumn months.
Library event Autumn Wreath-Making Workshop
Make your own autumn-themed wreath at this workshop for adults.
- Date
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Tue 13 Oct 2026
- Time
- 11:00 – 12:30
- Place
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Newmarket Library, Newmarket
Library event Clay Connections: Ceramic Workshops
Free ceramic workshops inspired by Kessingland's landscape, history and wildlife.
- Date
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Tue 13 Oct 2026+ 2 more dates
- Time
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Place
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Kessingland Library, Hall Road, Lowestoft
Library event Plant & Play Workshops
Families and under 4s can explore gardening, play and think about hopes for the next spring.
- Date
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Thu 15 Oct 2026+ 1 more date
- Time
- Multiple workshops available
- Place
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Stowmarket Library, Stowmarket
Library event Nature Writing Workshop with James McDermott
Learn tools and techniques to help you write creatively about wildness, nature and ecology.
- Date
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Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Time
- 18:30 – 20:30
- Place
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Stowmarket Library, Stowmarket
Library event Play with Clay: Wildlife Offerings Family Workshop
Make clay sculptures inspired by the unique wildlife of East Suffolk.
- Date
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Sat 24 Oct 2026
- Time
- 10:00 – 13:00
- Place
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Kessingland Library, Hall Road, Lowestoft
Library event Autumn Wreath-Making at Gainsborough
Make your own autumn-themed wreath at this workshop for families.
- Date
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Sun 25 Oct 2026
- Time
- 13:00 – 15:00
- Place
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Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Library event Grasshead Crafts for Families
Make your own grass head doll at this fun nature crafts session for families.
- Date
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Mon 26 Oct 2026
- Time
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Place
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Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Library event Forest of Stories Playscape
Enjoy sensory play activities with the Forest of Stories playscape for young children.
- Date
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Tue 27 Oct 2026+ 2 more dates
- Time
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Place
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Capel St Mary Library, The Street, Ipswich
Library event Nature Crafts for Families
Enjoy free nature-themed craft activities for families this half-term.
- Date
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Tue 27 Oct 2026
- Time
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Place
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Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Explore more books
Take a look at our other recommended nature and wildlife books to enjoy during Wild Reads.
Wild Poems: Recommended Collections & Anthologies
Nature and wildlife fiction books
Go Wild: Picture Books
Go Wild: Junior Novels
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2026 Shortlist
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Picture Books 2026 Shortlist
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 Shortlist
Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 Shortlist
Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 Shortlist
Wild Reads is a partnership between Suffolk Community Libraries and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Our partners Suffolk Wildlife Trust have been at the forefront of wildlife conservation and education across the county. Find resources, events and more on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
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