[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1280px” custom_padding=”20px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_text_color=”#4c77d3″ link_font_size=”17px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Home<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Visit<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Warm Welcome<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Warm Welcome” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”77px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”65px” title_font_size_phone=”45px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our libraries are here to help anyone who needs support this winter. Learn more about what we\u2019re doing to help people affected by the cost of living in Suffolk.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” link_line_height=”1.3em” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All our libraries operate as warm spaces during the colder winter months. As with any time of the year, everyone is welcome to visit our spaces to relax, meet up with friends, or have some quiet time to yourself.<\/p>\n Our warm spaces are available any time during opening hours<\/a>. There’s no expectation for you to join in with events or use our facilities, although these are freely available.<\/p>\n Our staff are always available if you need to speak to someone and be signposted to other resources.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/libraries\/” button_text=”Find a library” admin_label=”Join link to spydus” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#232459″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#232459″ button_border_radius=”10px” button_font=”|800|||||||” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||13px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|hover” custom_margin__hover=”|0px|||false|false” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_text_color__hover=”#037541″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” link_line_height=”1.3em” ul_font_size=”19px” ul_line_height=”1.4em” ol_font_size=”19px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What we offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n We also have a dedicated health and wellbeing service<\/a>, offering mental health drop-ins, self-help books, and more.<\/p>\n Different services will be available at different libraries depending on space and staff capacity. We advise you to contact\u202fyour local library\u202fto see what other support may be available.<\/p>\n Suffolk County Council has a helpful page of cost of living resources<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||30px||false|false” border_color_all=”gcid-heading-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We\u2019re here to support the people of Suffolk the best we can, but we need your help to keep our new initiatives going over the winter months.<\/p>\n You can get involved in more personal ways by helping your local library directly.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Donating essential items” open_toggle_text_color=”#232459″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#EF3E6C” toggle_icon=”"||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” open_icon_color=”#037541″ open_toggle_icon=”!||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font_size=”20px” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#EF3E6C” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As each library will be offering different support services, we invite you to speak with your\u202flocal library manager\u202fand ask how you can best help them.<\/p>\n You can help by donating essential items, such as:<\/p>\n Everything we receive in donations will go directly to the people in the community who need support. Please speak with\u202fyour local library\u202fto find out what items they are in need of<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Support us by volunteering” open_toggle_text_color=”#232459″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#EF3E6C” toggle_icon=”"||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” open_icon_color=”#037541″ open_toggle_icon=”!||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font_size=”19px” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#EF3E6C” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can get involved by:<\/p>\n If you have a particular skill you’d like to volunteer, contact libraryvolunteers@suffolk.gov.uk<\/a>\u202fto discuss something that fits what you want to do.<\/p>\n\n
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