Our catalogue
This online catalogue features millions of books, audiobook CDs, and DVDs, as well as providing access to all physical titles available in our libraries.
To place reservations or borrow items online, you’ll need a library card.
Don’t have one yet? No problem. You can sign up for free online or in person at any of our library locations.
How to use the catalogue
Read our guide on how to use the catalogue to find, reserve, collect, renew and return items.
Suggest a title
Can’t find what you’re looking for on the catalogue? You can ask us to stock a title.
Borrowing periods
Find out how many titles you can borrow, how long for, and what we charge for overdue, damaged or lost titles.
Borrowing from other libraries
Find out more about what we can do if we don’t stock the title you need and how inter-library loans work.
Music & Drama Library
Borrow from our selection of playsets, orchestral sets, musical and vocal scores
Special collections
Collections of local books and special materials including the Edward FitzGerald Collection, Ipswich Old Town Library and more.
Need help getting started?
We’ve created simple, step-by-step guides to help you navigate the catalogue covering how to search, reserve, and manage notifications.
If you have any issues or questions, our customer support team is ready to assist. They can help with card registration, reservations, account access and more.
Contact our team
Available Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Phone 0345 60 630 60
Email library.help@suffolk.gov.uk
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