Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

At this library

Facilities Events Space for hire See how to use the library

Opening times

The Northgate Room will be closed from 1PM on Friday 17 May, and will reopen on Sunday 19 May. It will also be closed for the whole day on Saturday 25 May. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Monday

09:00

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18:00

Tuesday

09:00

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19:00

Wednesday

09:00

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18:00

Thursday

09:00

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18:00

Friday

09:00

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19:00

Saturday

08:30

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17:00

Sunday

10:00

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16:00

Connect with

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager: Charmain Osborne

Friends of Ipswich County Library

Library facilities

Branch facilities

Customer toilet
Refreshments: The Nook Café (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9AM-5PM, Tuesday and Friday 9AM-2:30PM, Saturday 9AM-4PM)
Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk
Display space: Double sided display case available for hire - please book 2 weeks in advance
Free menstrual products available
Board Games Library: see the Ipswich Board Games Library information sheet (PDF) for further information
Jigsaw swap: bring in a complete puzzle and exchange it for one from the table
Home Library Service
Baby weighing
UKVCAS (Visa) Appointments: please book on the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services website

Accessibility

Acessible toilet

Baby changing facility

Hearing loop/Assistive listening

On site parking

Toilet

Wheelchair access

IT and printing facilities

Free WiFi
Book a computer
Photocopying available - see prices
Colour printing available - see prices

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Please be aware that printers are turned off 15 minutes before closing.

Events

Browse our upcoming events.

All Hands on Tech

Ipswich County Library

All Hands on Tech

Ipswich County Library

May 18, 2024 2:15 PM

Children's Craft Session

Ipswich County Library

Children's Craft Session

Ipswich County Library

May 19, 2024 10:30 AM

Ipswich County Library

Ipswich County Library

May 19, 2024 2:15 PM

Chat & Chill - Ladies Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

Chat & Chill - Ladies Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

May 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Health & Wellbeing

Reading with Dementia

Ipswich County Library

Health & Wellbeing

Reading with Dementia

Ipswich County Library

May 20, 2024 2:15 PM

Music, Arts & Culture

Inside the Lines

Ipswich County Library

Music, Arts & Culture

Inside the Lines

Ipswich County Library

May 21, 2024 10:15 AM

Sporting Memories

Ipswich County Library

Sporting Memories

Ipswich County Library

May 21, 2024 2:15 PM

Chat & Chill - Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

Chat & Chill - Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library

May 22, 2024 10:00 AM

Ipswich County Library

Ipswich County Library

May 22, 2024 10:15 AM

Room and venue hire

Find a meeting space at the library.

The Cromwell Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

15

people

The Chaucer Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

20

people

The Wolsey Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

60

people

Lecture Hall

Max

75

people

Ceremonies in the Northgate Room

Max

people

Hire the beautiful Northgate Room on the first floor of Ipswich County Library for weddings, naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies or civil partnerships.

How to use the library

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Support your library

Donate to support us

Make a one off donation or set up regular payments and add gift aid at no cost to you.

Volunteer with us

Learn new skills, meet new people and make a real contribution to your community.

Explore our vacancies

Read about our latest vacancies and apply online.