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Gainsborough Community Library

Monday to Friday 9 - 9.30AM is self-service only.

Opening times

Monday 0900 - 1800
Tuesday 0900 - 1700
Wednesday 0900 - 1700
Thursday 0900 - 1700
Friday 0900 - 1800
Saturday 0900 - 1700
Sunday 1100 - 1600

Out-of-hours book return available

Contact

Manager: Mandy Grimwood

Clapgate Lane, Ipswich
IP3 0RL

Find us on Google Maps

01473 927270

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Connect with Gainsborough Community Library

Branch facilities

  • Customer toilet
  • Refreshments: available in our Voices café; open 10am to 4pm Mon-Tues and 10am to 2pm on Weds-Fri.
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
  • Parking: small car park available at rear of library
  • Display space: two cork boards in cafe area for A3, A4 or A5 posters
  • Which? Available online and in print
  • Free menstrual products available

Room and venue hire

Community room

Max 50 people
  • Capacity: 30 people for meetings, 50 people in rows
  • Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
  • Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
  • Projector and screen available
  • Flipchart available on request
  • Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.

Cost: £15 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £22.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

Meeting room

Max 15 people
  • Capacity: 10 people for meetings, 15 people in rows
  • Refreshments available from Voices Cafe (when open)
  • Limited onsite parking - free roadside parking near library
  • Flipchart available on request
  • Availability: All day subject to other bookings. Bookings outside library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staffing cost.

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 Gainsborough Community Library

Upcoming special events

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

Regular events and activities

All events

Sharing Stories - social group for adults with additional needs

Join us for our weekly social event for adults with additional needs.

Wed 24 Apr 2024 , 11:00 – 12:15 ( Every Wednesday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Vinyasa Style Yoga Class

Join us for this free weekly Vinyasa-style yoga class, suitable for all abilities.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 09:30 – 10:30 ( Every Thursday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry Booking required

Fruit & Veg Pop-up Shop

Come along to the library and grab a bag of fresh fruit and veg.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 10:30 ( Every Thursday) Gainsborough Community Library £2

Boccia and Kurling

Join us for a fun morning of Boccia and Indoor Kurling.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 11:00 – 12:15 ( Every Thursday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Knitting and Crochet Group

Learn to knit or bring your latest creation to work on with fellow crafters.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 12:00 – 14:00 ( Every Thursday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Dancing sessions for 8-12 year olds

A fun dance session for all abilities, aimed at young people aged 8 - 12 years.

Thu 25 Apr 2024 , 16:00 – 16:45 ( Every Thursday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry Donations appreciated

Wordplay - songs and rhymes for babies and pre-schoolers

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

Fri 26 Apr 2024 , 11:00 – 11:45 ( Every Friday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Family Craft Group

Join our weekly family craft session.

Fri 26 Apr 2024 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Friday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Weekend Crafts for Children (Saturday session)

Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.

Sat 27 Apr 2024 , 14:00 – 16:00 ( Every Saturday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry

Weekend Crafts for Children (Sunday session)

Enjoy childrens craft activities in the comfortable space of the library.

Sun 28 Apr 2024 , 13:00 – 15:00 ( Every Sunday) Gainsborough Community Library Free entry