Kesgrave Library
Introduction
Normal Opening Times
Monday: 9.00am-noon
Tuesday: 9.00am-noon, 2.30pm-5.00pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm-6.00pm
Thursday: 2.30pm-8.00pm
Friday: 9.00am-noon, 2.30pm-6.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am-5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am-3.00pm
Location
Contact
Maggie Lusher
(01473) 626103
kesgrave.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
maggie.lusher@suffolklibraries.co.uk
#kesgravelibrary
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/visit/locations-and-times/kesgrave-library
Further Details
Covid-19 Self-Test (Rapid Antigen Tests)
Did you know that your local library is a collection point for these tests?
Please just pop along and ask staff for however many boxes you or your family require.
Facebook and Instagram
To keep up to date with all that is going on at the library, please like and follow our Facebook page (Kesgrave Library) and our Instagram Account (@kesgravelibrary).
Don't have a Library Card?
If you would like a library card, please call in and speak to a member of staff. You just need to bring in some form of ID which has your name and address on it. Children can also have a card from any age but need to be with their parent/guardian at the time of signing up.
Last updated: 6 February 2022
Weekly Events
Lego Club
Every Tuesday from 3.30-4.30pm.
Please phone us to book a place as numbers are currently limited, I’m afraid.
What will you design? Parents must stay with under eights.
Word Play Sessions
Every Thursday
These are free activities for pre-school children and their parents or carers.
Why not come along for songs, rhymes and stories?
With the relaxation of covid restrictions, these sessions are no longer bookable, but some guidelines do still apply. If you would like to attend, please pop along.
- Tot Rock: action rhymes, songs and stories for toddlers, 9.45-10.15am
- BabyBounce: songs and rhymes for babies, 10.45-11.15am
Afternoon Book Club
One Thursday a month 2.45pm
If you are interested in joining the group, please ring or speak to a member of staff.
Evening Book Club
2nd Thursday of month 7pm.
If you are interested in joining the group, please ring or speak to a member of staff.
Story Time Sessions
Every Friday 9.45-10.15am
These sessions combine stories and rhymes. All welcome. Why not pop along?
Booking is no longer necessary – please pop along – we look forward to seeing you.
Activities are free.
Sunday Crafts
Most Sundays 10am-noon.
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. Please ring us on 01473 626103 to book a space.
Last updated: 6 February 2022
Reading Challenge
Introduction
Since 2005 the library usually runs a reading challenge over the summer holidays. The first year it was called Reading Rollercoaster. The following year there is a nautical theme, where everyone who registered was given their own personal Ship’s Reading Log, packed with puzzles and challenges to complete.
Basically children of any age can join in, even the very young can take part, as mums, dads and others can help as much as they like. All they have to do is choose any book from the library, read it and talk about it when they bring it back. They will be given a sheet of stickers to go in their Reading Log for every book they read, and there is also bookmarks, fortune-tellers and activity sheets to collect along the way.
At the end of the summer holiday, those who have read six books will be given a medal and certificate at a special presentation ceremony. It runs from around 24th July to the 4th September and you can register in advance in mid July.
Last updated: 10 September 2021
Kesgrave Library Community Group
Introduction
Kesgrave Library Community Group supports the library with regular family events, fund-raising and clubs for all ages, with the aim of making the library an attractive area and resource to be enjoyed by all the community.
Further details
Contact the library manager for more information.
Last updated: 16 December 2021
100 Club
Introduction
Our Community Group has a 100 Club, to help with fund-raising specifically for Kesgrave Library and we have nearly 70 people who have signed up.
For just £1.00 per month, you could enter and have a chance of winning a cash prize plus knowing you are supporting your local library.
Please speak to staff for details of how to enter.
Last updated: 16 December 2021
Hire the Library Outside Opening Hours
Space within library
- Capacity: 15 people
- Cost: £10 per hour for community/charity/private bookings, £15 per hour for commercial/statutory bookings
- Availability: Outside library opening hours only.
To Book
To book contact the library or pop in.
Last updated: 16 December 2021
Other Libraries and Services
Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3DE
(01473) 927260
help@suffolklibraries.co.uk
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/libraries/ipswich-county-library
Opening Hours
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 0900 – 1800 |
Tuesday | 0900 – 1900 |
Wednesday | 0900 – 1800 |
Thursday | 0900 – 1800 |
Friday | 0900 – 1900 |
Saturday | 0830 – 1700 |
Sunday | 1000 – 1600 |
Other Suffolk Libraries
Libraries in Suffolk: locations, opening times etc
eLibrary
Download and stream eBooks, eAudio, MP3s and magazines for free using your library card
Home Library Service
If health or mobility issues are preventing you getting to a branch or mobile library, volunteers from Suffolk Libraries home library service may be able to help.
The service is free and available from most libraries.
Volunteers will visit you in your own home, help you decide which books will interest you and order books from the library for you. They will collect the books from the library and deliver them to your door. If you would like to receive this service, please eithe:
Become a volunteer - Our volunteers work with library staff to regularly visit customers, providing social interaction and delivering library stock. The minimum volunteers contribute is a morning or afternoon each month. They need access to a car, driving themselves or pairing up with another volunteer. For more information, contact:
Mobile Library- Nearby
The mobile library stops at Blacdkown Avenue, Rusmere St Andrew every Thursday 0935-1005. for more details visit:
Further details of Mobile Library routes can be found at:
Last updated: 10 September 2021