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Coronavirus update

  • Most branches will start reopening from Mon 6 July. Please note the new opening hours.
  • Browsing will not be possible to begin with.
  • No printing, computing or room hire.
  • Online reservations will not begin yet.
  • We’ll be running a phone/email ordering and collection service.
  • More info on when libraries reopen, ordering and other services →

We are now live streaming and recording events →

Chantry Library

Chantry Library

Manager: Vicki Mann

Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich
IP2 0QY

Opening hours

Day Hours
Monday 1400 – 1600
Tuesday 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1700
Wednesday 1000 – 1200
Thursday 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1700
Friday 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1600
Saturday 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1600
Sunday 1000 - 1500

Branch facilities

  • Accessibility information
  • Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
  • Parking: available
  • Out-of-hours book return available
  • Customer toilet
  • Free sanitary products available
  • Display space: Glass display cabinet available for hire in whole or part
  • Which? available - ask staff for magazine or to log in
  • Also available: Foodbank collection point throughout the year

IT and printing facilities

Events & activities

We are live streaming events →