Spaces for hire

Many of our libraries offer fantastic spaces which can be hired by the local community.

From small, cosy rooms for group meetings, to larger conference facilities and lecture spaces for business purposes, find a hireable space that suits your needs. Presentation equipment is available at our larger libraries.

  • Bookings are for a minimum of two hours
  • 12.5% discount for bookings of eight sessions or more – upfront payment applies

Bookings outside of library opening hours may attract an additional charge to cover staff costs.

We reserve the right to apply a charge to private tutors who are undertaking tutoring within our public library space. Please contact a specific library for their charges relating to this.

The Wolsey Room at Ipswich County Library

Capacity: 60 people

Features:

  • 25 people for meetings, 60 people in rows
  • Air conditioning
  • Digital projector and 84 inch presentation screen available
  • Flipchart available on request
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £20 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £30 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings.

How to book:
Email: hub@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01473 927260

The White Room at Thurston Library

Capacity: 10 people

Features:

  • Refreshment facilities
  • On-site parking
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

‍Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Thurston.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01359 359560

The Racing Room at Newmarket Library

Capacity: 4 people for meetings

Features:

  • Refreshment facilities
  • Nearby public carpark
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost:
£11 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £16.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Newmarket.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01638 496902

The Pod at Woodbridge Library

Capacity: 4 people

Features:

  • Refreshment facilities
  • Nearby public car park
  • Availability: During library opening hours, subject to other bookings

Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

‍How to book
Email us here
Call: 01394 330855

The Pod at Beccles Library

Capacity: 4 people

Features:

  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Beccles.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01502 442820

The Peto Room at Lowestoft Library

Capacity: 6 people

Features:

  • Refreshments available (£2 per serving)
  • Interactive smart screen, projector and flipchart available on request
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: sarah.palmer@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01502 442810

The Old Court Room at Framlingham Library

Capacity: 30 people

Features:

  • Up to 30 people on two levels – we recommend viewing the space before booking
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Flipchart available on request
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £12 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £18 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Framlingham.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01728 587104

The Office at Halesworth Library

Capacity: 5 people

Features:

  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £9 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £13.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Halesworth.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01986 506062

The Lecture Hall at Ipswich County Library

Capacity: 75 people

Features:

  • 40 people for meetings, 75 people in rows
  • Flipchart and projector available on request
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £20 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £30 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: hub@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01473 927260

The Layard Room at Ipswich County Library

Capacity: 6 people

Features:

  • A quiet meeting room on the first floor suitable for small groups, 1-1 tutoring and voice/video calls
  • Air conditioning

Cost: £10 per hour Monday to Thursday, free for up to one hour Fridays to Sundays.

How to book:
Email: hub@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Phone: 01473 927260

The Gallery at Halesworth Library

Capacity: 35 people

Features:

  • 20 people for meetings, 35 people in rows
  • Refreshment facilities
  • Availability: Outside library opening hours only, subject to other bookings

Cost: £11 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £16.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: Halesworth.Library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01986 506062

The Everitt Room at Lowestoft Library

Capacity: 30 people

Features:

  • 20 people for meetings, 30 people in rows
  • Refreshments available (£2 per head)
  • Whiteboard available
  • Interactive smart screen, projector and flipchart available on request
  • Availability: All day, subject to other bookings

Cost: £13 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £19.50 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings

How to book:
Email: sarah.palmer@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Call: 01502 442810

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