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Ipswich County Library

Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE

Ipswich Library

Opening Times

The Northgate Room will be unavailable all day on Friday 24 July due to a private event.

Out of hours book return is available at this library.

  • 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

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
  • Baby weighing facilities
  • Home Library Service

Accessibility

  • Acessible toilet
  • Baby changing facility
  • Wheelchair access

Accessibility information on
accessable.co.uk

IT & Printing

Please be aware that printers are turned off 15 minutes before closing.

How to use the library

First time visiting the library? Take a look at our accessibility video walkthrough to show you how to find and navigate this library, so you know what to expect when you visit us.

This video was funded by the LibraryOn programme which is supported by Arts Council England.

Events

Events coming up at this library:

Chat & Chill: Conversational Group

Library event Chat & Chill: Conversational Group

Ipswich County Library
Adults
Date
Wed 17 Jun 2026
+ 6 more dates
Time
10:00 – 11:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Adults
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Ipswich

Library event Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Adults
Date
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Every Wednesday
Time
13:00 – 15:00
Place
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Adults