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Libraries

In our area, Suffolk has libraries in Beccles, Bungay, Eye, Halesworth, Lowestoft, Oulton Broad, Southwold and Stradbroke. Visit Suffolk Libraries website for more details.

In Norfolk, there’s Caister, Diss, Great Yarmouth, Harleston, and Loddon. Details are on the Norfolk Libraries & Information Service website.

Both counties have a mobile library service (details below, but visit the library website for the latest information).

Stradbroke Library

Stradbroke’s library serves its community well as part of a central hub, offering many invaluable facilities. The cafe runs two morning a week and has a dementia friend group every first Friday in the month. IT and printing facilities, parking available and customer toilets, out of hours book returns, cafe facilities in the old court house next door. Stradbroke Post Office runs within the library. Regular events for all ages plus local reading groups. Friends group: Stradbroke Courthouse and Library Trust

Court House, Queens Street, Stradbroke IP21 5HG. Tel 01379 384768.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Maureen John

Monday          2-5, 

Tuesday         2-5

Wednesday    Closed

Thursday       9-1, 2-5

Friday             2-5

Saturday         9-1

Sunday           Closed

 

Eye Library

We are still very much settling into our new library, and it’s far busier with many more members already. We are offering a weekend youth coding club and have a pop-up coffee shop every fortnight. This is not my library: it’s for the community, so whatever the community would like, I am happy to try and make it happen. IT and printing facilities, free customer parking, out of hours book returns, events and reading groups. Friends group: Eye Library Friend

6 Cross Street, Eye IP23 7AB.  Tel 01379 870515. help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Julie Shepherd

Monday          Closed

Tuesday         9-1

Wednesday    9-1, 2-6

Thursday       2-5

Friday             9-1, 2-5

Saturday         9-1

Sunday           10-3

 

Diss Library

Diss Library is an essential hub within the local community, providing valuable resources, activities and support to all those who need it, from new parents and their children all the way through to the older community. With approachable and knowledgeable staff, and a growing network of volunteers, the library is developing a programme of activities and events that will hopefully prove as popular as the books, audiobooks, DVDs and ICT facilities. Also  IT and printing services (computers can be booked in advanced online) wifi, storytime sessions and an open library service.

Church Street, Diss IP22 4DD. Tel 01379 642609.  libraries@norfolk.gov.uk

Manager Ryan Watts

Monday          8-7 (staffed 10-7)

Tuesday         8-7 (Open Library access only)

Wednesday    8-7 (staffed 10-7)

Thursday       8-7 (staffed 10-7)Friday                 

Friday             8-7 (staffed 10-7)

Saturday         8-4 (staffed 10-4)

Sunday           10-4 (Open Library access only)

 

Harleston Library

Set back from the town centre beside the police station, Harleston Library is full of resources. The team of approachable and knowledgeable staff will see that your questions are answered. There are specialist collections among the book stock as well as audiobooks, a baby weighing station and recently refreshed ICT facilities – to say nothing of the children’s events being hosted in the branch.  Colour photocopier, automatic doors, disabled WC, car park, books for loan ( information, education, leisure), large print books, language courses on tape. Information service, book request service, free computer access and wifi, self-service, DVDs, BBC Micro:bits. A weekly Lego club, every Wednesday 3:45 – 4:45pm.

Swan Lane, Harleston IP20 9AW. Tel 01379 852549.  libraries@norfolk.gov.uk

Manager Ryan Watts

Monday          8-7 (staffed 11.30-7)

Tuesday         8-7 (Open Library access only)

Wednesday    8-7 (staffed 10-7)

Thursday       8-7 (Open Library access only)

Friday             8-7 (staffed 11.30-7)

Saturday         8-4 (staffed 11.30-4)

Sunday           10-4 (Open Library access only)

 

Halesworth Library

IT and printing facilities, out-of-hours book returns, customer toilet; no parking. Refreshments: £1 for coffee or tea. Window space available to hire for posters and notices. For sale: stamps, cards, artwork, jewellery, books from local authors, reading glasses and accessories from ReadySpex, Halesworth Library bags, bookmarks and pens. Regular children’s and older people’s events, reading and writing groups, IT help and support, arts, crafts & games, health & wellbeing events. Councillor surgeries and professional advice. Friends group: Friends of Halesworth County Library. On Facebook & Twitter.

Bridge Street, Halesworth IP19 8AD.  Tel 01986 875095.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Monday          9.30-12

Tuesday         9.30-5.30

Wednesday    9.30-5.30

Thursday       Closed

Friday             9.30-6

Saturday         9.30-5

Sunday           10-3

 

Bungay Library

Bungay is very much a community library and at the heart of its people. Many activities and events are offered to community members of all ages. IT and printing facilities, free wifi. Photocopying, colour printing, scan to personal USB. Book a computer. Cash, cheques and cards accepted, car park opposite the library, free sanitary products available, Foodbank collection point throughout the year. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate for sale. Children’s events, reading groups, IT help & support, language courses, arts, crafts and games, health & wellbeing events, fundraising, stalls & book sales. Friends group: Bungay Community Library.On Facebook.

Wharton Street, Bungay NR35 1EL. Tel  01986 892748.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Amanda King

Monday          9-2.30

Tuesday         9-5

Wednesday    9-5

Thursday       9-5

Friday             9-5

Saturday         9-5

Sunday           Closed

 

Beccles Library

Totally community orientated, offering many activities and events for all members of our community. Even today for example we currently have a group in learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator and this morning we had a group of very young children planting pots. We are all very proud of our community library. Room & venue hire. IT and printing, free wifi, book a computer, photocopying, colour printing, scan to email., Out-of-hours book returns, Customer toilet. Public car park with six free 1-hour spaces; paid parking also available. Cash, cheques and cards accepted. Double-sided noticeboard for non-commercial event posters. Fairtrade coffee and snacks for sale. Memory boxes (1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s) available to local borrowers for up to three weeks. No library card required. Contact the library for more information. Regular children’s and older people’s events, reading and writing groups, IT help and support, language courses, arts, crafts and games, health and wellbeing events. Friends group: Beccles Library Community Trust. On Facebook, Twitter.

Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB.  Tel 01502 442820.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Annaliese Matheron-Avery

Monday          9.30-5

Tuesday         9.30-5

Wednesday    9.30-5

Thursday       9.30-5

Friday             9.30-7.30

Saturday         9.30-5

Sunday           10-4

 

Oulton Broad Library

Room and space hire, parking Parking: available, out-of-hours book return, IT and printing facilities, free wifi, , regular children’s and older people’s events, reading groups. IT  help & support. Book a computer online. Cash, cheques and cards accepted. Friends group: Friends of Oulton Broad Library. On Facebook.

Council Offices, 92 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad NR32 3LR.  Tel 01502 583135. help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Jane Rothon

Monday          10-12

Tuesday         10-1, 2-5

Wednesday    10-1, 2-5

Thursday       10-1, 2-5

Friday             10-1, 2-6

Saturday         10-1, 2-5

Sunday           11-4

 

Loddon Library

Computers can be booked online, Disabled person’s WC, ramp access, car park with disabled parking, large print books, language courses on tape, information service, free computer access and wifi, self-service, DVDs and BBC Micro:bits.

31 Church Plain, Loddon NR14 6EX.  Tel 01508 520678. libraries@norfolk.gov.uk

Monday          8-7 (Staffed 10-7)

Tuesday         8-7 (Open Library access only)

Wednesday    8-7 (Open library access only)

Thursday       8-7 (Staffed 10-7)

Friday             8-7 (Staffed 2-7)

Saturday         8-4 (Staffed 1-4)

Sunday           10-4 (Open Library access only)

 

Great Yarmouth Library

Recorded music, galleries, meeting rooms for hire, disabled WC, colour printer/photocopier, automatic doors, wheelchair accessible lift, fax services, customer toilets. Books for loan (information, education, leisure), large print books, language courses on tape, information service, book request service, free computer access and wifi, self-service, DVDs and BBC Micro:bits. Follow the library on Facebook for news about the Friends Group and other Great Yarmouth Library events. On Facebook.

Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SH.  Tel 01493 842279.  yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

Monday:         9-5

Tuesday:        9-5

Wednesday:   9-7.30

Thursday:      9-5

Friday:            9-5

Saturday         9-4.30

 

Caister Library

Computers can be booked online, photocopier, automatic doors, disabled WC, car park with disabled parking.Bounce and Rhyme time every Tuesday 2-2.45 A stories and rhymes event run with the support of Caister children’s centre. A drop-in session to encourage an early love of books and to support language development. Also a wonderful opportunity for parents, childminders and grandparents to meet and chat. Term time only.Just an afternoon cuppa Every Friday 3-4. Make new friends, or just  have a chat: a drop-in session with a cuppa and biscuit

Beach Road, Caister on Sea NR30 5EX. Tel 01492 720594. libraries@norfolk.gov.uk

Monday          8-7 (staffed 10.30-7)

Tuesday         8-7 (staffed 2-7)

Wednesday    8-7 (Open Library access only)

Thursday       8-7 (staffed 10.30-7)

Friday             8-7 (staffed 2.30-7)

Saturday         8-4 (staffed 1-4)

Sunday           10-4 (Open Library access only)

 

Lowestoft Library

Room & venue hire (Room and space hire at Lowestoft Library). IT and printing facilities, Free wifi, Book a computer, Borrow a BBC micro:bit, Photocopying, Colour printing, Scan to email, Fax, Cash, cheques and cards accepted, Parking: available in public car parks nearby, Out-of-hours book return, , Free sanitary products available. Refreshments: café open 1000-1600 Tuesday-Friday. Foodbank referral. Lowestoft branch of the Suffolk Record Office on the first floor. See the Suffolk Record Office website for opening hours and contact details. Regular Children’s events, Older people’s events, Reading groups, Writing groups, IT help, Arts, crafts & games, Health & wellbeing events, Councillor surgeries & professional advice, Fundraising, stalls & book sales. Friends group: Friends of Lowestoft Library. On Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest

Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR.  Tel 01502 442810, Fax 01502 528562. help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Jo Wilde

Monday          9-6

Tuesday         0-7

Wednesday    9-6

Thursday       9-7

Friday             9-6

Saturday         9-5

Sunday           10-4

 

Southwold Library

Local authors’ books. Regular children’s  and older people’s events, reading groups, IT help and support, language courses, arts, crafts and games, councillor surgeries and professional advice. Out-of-hours book return. On-street parking only. Hot drinks for sale. Adopt a library animal (minimum £10 donation). Cash, cheques and cards accepted. Crafts, Southwold and Suffolk Coast Treasure Trails sheets. Branded bags and pens. Laminating (up to A4), foodbank collection point all year round, IT and printing facilities, free wifi, book a computer, borrow an iPad. Friends group: Friends of Southwold Library. On Facebook & Twitter

North Green, Southwold IP18 6AT. Tel 01502 722519.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Charlotte Clark

Monday          Closed

Tuesday         10-1, 2-6

Wednesday    10-1, 2-6

Thursday       10-1, 2-6

Friday             10-1, 2-6

Saturday         9.30-1, 2-5

Sunday           11-4

 

Mobile Libraries

Norfolk  –  0344 800 8020 or contact local library

Every 4 weeks:

CEN117 Gissing, Shelfanger

CEN114 Bressingham

CEN 421 Dickleburgh, Scole

CEN513 Aldburgh, Wortwell

 

Suffolk  –  01473 351249 or contact local library.  help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Manager Rob Alcraft and Peter Fiske

Saxmundham service route. Every 4 weeks:

Route 4                Friday                  Darsham, Westleton

Route 5                Tuesday              Eye

Route 9                Tuesday              Oulton

Route 10             Wednesday        Blythburgh, Wangford

Route 11             Thursday            Pakefield

Route 13             Tuesday              Laxfield

Route 15             Thursday            Halesworth, Bramfield

Route 16             Friday                  Wenhaston

Route 17             Saturday             Lowestoft

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