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Leiston Library

Old Post Office Square, Main Street, Leiston, IP16 4ER

Leiston Library

Opening Times

Out of hours book return is available at this library.

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 09:30 – 19:30
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 09:30 – 17:30
  • Friday: 09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday: 09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00

Contact details

Facilities

Library facilities

  • Coffee, tea and hot chocolate for sale
  • Cash and cards accepted
  • Parking available for one hour in front of the library, free parking available within walking distance
  • Art in the Library – exhibitions of local artists’ work
  • Baby weighing facilities
  • Home Library Service
  • East Suffolk Council customer services

Accessibility

  • On site parking

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

How to use the library

First time visiting the library? Take a look at our accessibility video walkthrough to show you how to find and navigate this library, so you know what to expect when you visit us.

This video was funded by the LibraryOn programme which is supported by Arts Council England.

Events

Events coming up at this library:

Stay & Play at Leiston

Library event Stay & Play at Leiston

Leiston Library
Baby & Toddler

Meet other parents and carers while little ones enjoy engaging play.

Date
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Every Thursday
Time
09:40 – 10:10
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Baby & Toddler
Wordplay at Leiston

Library event Wordplay at Leiston

Leiston Library
Baby & Toddler

Stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s.

Date
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Every Thursday
Time
10:30 – 11:00
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Baby & Toddler
Digital Champions drop-in at Leiston

Library event Digital Champions drop-in at Leiston

Leiston Library
Digital Skills

Gain new skills and boost your confidence with using technology.

Date
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Every Friday
Time
10:00 – 16:00
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Digital Skills
Mahjong Group at Leiston

Library event Mahjong Group at Leiston

Leiston Library
Crafts & Games

Enjoy a relaxed game of Mahjong at this twice-monthly group for adults.

Date
Tue 28 Jul 2026
+ 45 more dates
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Crafts & Games
Art for Fun at Leiston

Library event Art for Fun at Leiston

Leiston Library
Art & Creativity

Enjoy a relaxed mixed-media art group for adults.

Date
Fri 31 Jul 2026
On the last Friday of every month
Time
10:30 – 12:00
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Art & Creativity
Family History Research Drop-in at Leiston

Library event Family History Research Drop-in at Leiston

Leiston Library
Digital Skills

Find support in researching your family tree at this monthly session.

Date
Tue 4 Aug 2026
On the first Tuesday of every month
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Leiston Library, Main Street, Leiston
Digital Skills

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