Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Ipswich Library

Opening Times

Out of hours book return is available at this library.
 

  • Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 – 19:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday: 08:30 – 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Contact details

Facilities

Library facilities

The Charmed Café is available for refreshments on the ground floor.

  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 14:30
  • Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:30
  • Sundays (from 8 November to 20 December): 10:00 – 14:00

Accessibility

  • Acessible toilet
  • Baby changing facility
  • Wheelchair access

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

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

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:

Play, Rhyme & Storytime at Ipswich

Library event Play, Rhyme & Storytime at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Children & Families

Enjoy stories, crafts, toys and song for under 5s.

Date
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Every Thursday
Time
10:30 – 11:15
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Children & Families
RummiKlub at Ipswich

Library event RummiKlub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Crafts & Games

Enjoy an afternoon of the classic board game Rummikub at this weekly event for adults.

Date
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Every Thursday
Time
14:15 – 15:45
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Crafts & Games
Conversation Café

Library event Conversation Café

Ipswich County Library
Social Groups

Meet new friends and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Date
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Every Friday
Time
10:00 – 11:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Social Groups
Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Library event Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Fitness & Movement

A fun morning of Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Every Friday
Time
10:00 – 12:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Fitness & Movement
All Hands on Tech

Library event All Hands on Tech

Ipswich County Library
Digital Skills

Fun digital activities, games and puzzles for children aged 3-11.

Date
Sat 14 Nov 2026
+ 83 more dates
Time
14:15 – 15:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Digital Skills
Children's Crafts at Ipswich

Library event Children's Crafts at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Children & Families

Enjoy a range of craft activities for children and families.

Date
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Every Sunday
Time
10:30 – 11:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Children & Families

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