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 →
Gainsborough Community Library
Manager: Mandy Grimwood
Clapgate Lane, Ipswich
IP3 0RL
- Tel: 01473 927270
- Email: help@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Friends group: Voices for Gainsborough Community Library
Branch updates
- Voices 4 Gainsborough Community Library are looking for volunteers to help run the library café (link opens a PDF about the role).
Room & venue hire
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Tuesday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Wednesday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Thursday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Friday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Saturday | 1000 – 1300, 1330 – 1600 |
| Sunday | 1130 – 1530 |
Branch facilities
- Accessibility information
- Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted
- Parking: small car park available at rear of library
- Out-of-hours book return available
- Customer toilet
- Free sanitary products available
- Refreshments: available in our café
- Display space: two cork boards in cafe area for A3, A4 or A5 posters
- Which? available - ask staff for magazine or to log in
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Also available:
- Move It sports equipment available to borrow
- Literacy and learning games available to borrow
IT and printing facilities
- Free wifi
- Book a computer
- Photocopying: black and white, A4 or A3 available
- Colour printing: A4 or smaller available
- Scan to email
- Printing, photocopying & scanning charges