Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

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Opening times

Ipswich County Library will be opening at a later time of 12.30PM on Tuesday 9 July due to a staff meeting.

Monday
09:00
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-
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18:00
Tuesday
09:00
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-
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19:00
Wednesday
09:00
-
-
-
18:00
Thursday
09:00
-
-
-
18:00
Friday
09:00
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-
-
19:00
Saturday
08:30
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-
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17:00
Sunday
10:00
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-
-
16:00
Day
Staffed hours
Self-service hours
Monday
Staffed hours
09:00
-
12:30
Self-service hours
Tuesday
Staffed hours
Self-service hours
08:30
-
18:45
Wednesday
Staffed hours
13:00
-
16:30
Self-service hours
08:30
-
12:30
,
16:30
-
17:45
Thursday
Staffed hours
09:00
-
12:30
Self-service hours
12:30
-
17:45
Friday
Staffed hours
13:00
-
16:30
Self-service hours
08:30
-
12:30
,
16:30
-
18:30
Saturday
Staffed hours
10:00
-
13:00
Self-service hours
13:00
-
16:00
Sunday
Staffed hours
Self-service hours
12:00
-
16:00

Moreton Hall Library operates using staffed and self-service hours. The table above shows when the library is staffed and when it is open on a self-service basis.

If you would like to use the library during self-service hours, you will first need to visit the library during staffed hours to have the required access added to your library account by a staff member. Once this is done, you will be able to access the library during self-service opening times by tapping your library card on the panel next to the door and entering in your library card pin number.

Please note that Tuesdays and Sundays are self-service only.

Library facilities

Branch facilities

  • Customer toilet
  • Refreshments: The Nook Café (Monday to Friday 9AM-3PM, 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
  • 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
Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT and printing facilities

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

Events
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Room and venue hire
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The Layard Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

6

people

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The Cromwell Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

15

people

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The Chaucer Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

20

people

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The Wolsey Room at Ipswich County Library

Max

60

people

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Lecture Hall

Max

75

people

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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.

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