The ten books we’re most excited about in 2026

The ten books we’re most excited about in 2026

From buzzy debuts to long-awaited returns, we’re breaking down 10 of the fiction titles we’re most excited about in 2026. Resolving to spend less money this year? Or just waste less stuff? Well, you can ditch those bloated paperback prices in 2025 and dust off your...
We’re part of new Libraries Development Framework

We’re part of new Libraries Development Framework

By James Powell | 9 December, 2025 Suffolk Community Libraries is delighted to join the new national Libraries Development Framework. Suffolk is one of a select number of library services across the UK which Arts Council England has accepted to the new framework. The...
Library opening hours over the festive period

Library opening hours over the festive period

By Lucy Neill | 4 December 2025 We’re letting our customers know about library opening hours over the festive period. All libraries will be closed on the following days: Wednesday 24 December Thursday 25 December Friday 26 December Thursday 1 January Libraries will...
Over 25,000 free courses now available for library users

Over 25,000 free courses now available for library users

By James Powell | 4 December, 2025 Suffolk Community Libraries has relaunched the LinkedIn Learning service which offers free access to more than 25,000 online courses. Suffolk was the first library service in the UK to launch LinkedIn Learning in 2024, offering a...
Prizes to be won in our Festive Giveaway!

Prizes to be won in our Festive Giveaway!

We’ll be hosting three giveaways over the holiday season featuring prizes that will make the perfect gift for the library lovers in your life (or just for you). Our first giveaway will be a rare second edition of Tolkien’s beloved Lord of the Rings...