Ipswich County Library

22/10/2026

Come and have some Halloween family fun at Ipswich County Library!

Join us on Saturday 31 October 2:15PM - 3:15PM for a story, craft and games. No booking is required, suitable for ages 3 - 8 and children must be accompanied by an adult.

21/10/2026

Due to an unexpected illness, our expert is currently unwell and the Friday 23 October scams prevention workshop will be postponed.

We hope to reschedule for sometime in November, subject to his health and availability.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

18/10/2026

October is Black History Month and to celebrate the heritage, history, and culture of the Black community we have created two beautiful book displays. In our 'Black History Month' display you can find novels, memoirs, and non-fiction encompassing many aspects of the Black experience around the globe. Our second display focusses on 'Stories of Jamaica' featuring fiction by Jamaican authors as well as poetry, history, recipes, and art.

15/10/2026

Men Can Talk has been cancelled for the 5 November. The next session will be Thursday 19 November.

05/10/2026

Join our expert on Friday 23 October 10AM - 12noon to learn how to keep yourself safe from scams online at a Scams Prevention Workshop!

This is a free activity for adults - as spaces are limited, please book your place at the library.

04/10/2026

With our lift back in operation, we now have step free access to both floors. Our toilets are also back after maintenance.

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

Join us 10 AM - 12 noon on Friday 30 October for a free digital workshop for teens!

Free half term digital art workshop aimed at age 10-16. In this workshop we will be designing a Vtuber character then using VRoid Studio to bring our character to life!
You are welcome to bring images for inspiration.

Laptops are provided, numbers capped at 6 so booking essential. To book a free place please visit Ipswich County Library helpdesk.

24/09/2026

Have you seen that we've already got our spooky display up reading for Halloween?

It's by the beginner reads in the Children's Library!

23/09/2026

Suffolk Community Libraries is delighted to be bringing back its popular Wild Reads programme in collaboration with Suffolk Wildlife Trust this autumn.