Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE
Opening Times
Out of hours book return is available at this library.
The Northgate Room will be closed to the public on Saturday 19 July for a wedding ceremony.
- 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
- Phone 01473 927260
- Email library.help@suffolk.gov.uk
- Facebook page
- X (Twitter) page
- Instagram page
- Friends of Ipswich Library
- Manager Charmain Osborne
Facilities
Library facilities
- Charmed Café: Open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00, Saturday 09:30 – 15:00
- Cash and cards accepted
- Display space: Double sided display case available for hire
- Jigsaw swap
- Free menstrual products
- Home Library Service
- Baby weighing facilities
Accessibility
- Acessible toilet
- Baby changing facility
- Wheelchair access
Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk
IT & Printing
- Free WiFi
- Book a computer
- Photocopying, printing and scanning availablePlease be aware that printers are turned off 15 minutes before closing.
Events
Events coming up at this library:
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Children's Craft Session
29-06-2025
10:30 - 11:30
Come along to the library every Sunday and join us for some engaging craft activities for children of all ages! Each week there will be [...]
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Lego Club at Ipswich
29-06-2025
14:15 - 15:15
Themed LEGO activities each session, with a chance to tell the group about your constructions (if you want to). Suitable for 6-16's, under 8's must [...]
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Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group
30-06-2025
10:00 - 11:00
Come along and meet people from different countries and cultures and make new friends. Share your experiences with the others and practise your English in [...]
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Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group
30-06-2025
10:00 - 11:00
Come along and meet people from different countries and cultures and make new friends. Share your experiences with the others and practise your English in [...]
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Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group
30-06-2025
10:00 - 11:00
Come along and meet people from different countries and cultures and make new friends. Share your experiences with the others and practise your English in [...]
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Reading with Dementia at Ipswich
30-06-2025
14:15 - 15:15
Join us for our weekly support group for anyone experiencing dementia, including family and carers. The sessions will offer access to books recommended by the Reading [...]
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An evening with bestselling author Jasper Fforde
The Friends of Ipswich County Library invite you for an evening with author Jasper Fforde! The bestselling and critically acclaimed author will be visiting for [...]
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