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Suffolk library book returned after 52 years
Written by James Powell · Published May 22, 2019
The Metaphysical Poets by Jim Hunter was recently returned to Lowestoft Library, having been overdue since September 1967.
Lavenham Library launches opening hours consultation
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published May 17, 2019
Suffolk Libraries are asking people living in and around Lavenham their views on potential changes to the library’s opening hours.
Clare Library to close for refurbishment
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published May 17, 2019
Clare Library will be closed for refurbishment from 1 - 8 July, reopening on Tuesday 9 July.
Suffolk Libraries to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
Written by Sarah Lungley · Published May 7, 2019
Suffolk Libraries is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 (13 - 19 May) and celebrating all of the mental health services, groups and resources it offers.
New Open Space group for young people at Chantry Library
Written by James Powell · Published Apr 18, 2019
Suffolk Libraries is launching a new health and wellbeing group for young people at Chantry Library in partnership with NSFT (Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust) and 4YP (Suffolk Young People’s Health project).
Framlingham residents to benefit from library refurbishment
Written by James Powell · Published Apr 12, 2019
Framlingham Library will be closed for refurbishment from 13 - 18 May, reopening on Sunday 19 May.
Brandon Library to change opening hours
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Apr 8, 2019
Brandon Library will be changing its opening hours from Monday 20 May.
Slaughter in Southwold crime writers' festival returns for seventh year
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Apr 3, 2019
Southwold Library has launched the programme for the seventh annual Slaughter in Southwold crime writers' festival. Several renowned crime authors will be giving talks about their writing on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June at Southwold Arts Centre.
Needham Market Library links up with Needham, Massachusetts for children's art project
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Apr 1, 2019

An arts project at Needham Market Library provided a live link-up between local children and those at the library’s namesake in Massachusetts on Saturday 23 March.
Changes to overdue charges for books
Written by James Powell · Published Mar 29, 2019
Suffolk Libraries will be changing charges for overdue books as of 1 April 2019.