News
Suffolk's newest library is opening soon!
Written by James Powell · Published Jan 16, 2019
The new Eye Library is due to open its doors for the first time next week - at 2pm on Thursday 24 January.
Suffolk Libraries teams up with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide leaflets in libraries and as eBooks
Written by James Powell · Published Dec 21, 2018
Suffolk Libraries has recently been working with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide new and updated information leaflets about a range of cancer related issues from our libraries.
Chantry Library's Christmas cracker
Written by James Powell · Published Dec 21, 2018
Chantry Library recently held a festive celebration for the local community with a special Christmas dinner and two Christmas Carol events.
Pop-up library in Rushmere reaches double milestone
Written by James Powell · Published Dec 7, 2018
A pop-up library run by Suffolk Libraries has recently celebrated its 1,000th visit and issued its 1,000th book.
New patron for Ixworth Library
Written by James Powell · Published Dec 4, 2018
The Friends of Ixworth Library are delighted to announce that Lady Carlisle has agreed to become a patron of the library.
New Eye Library opening date confirmed for Thursday 24 January 2019
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 26, 2018
The date for the opening of the new library in Eye has been confirmed as Thursday 24 January 2019. The current library will close for the last time on Sunday 13 January 2019.
Suffolk Libraries launches 24th Book Mastermind
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 16, 2018
Suffolk Libraries is pleased to announce that the 24th annual Suffolk Libraries Book Mastermind competition has been launched, thanks to the support of the Suffolk Book League.
More local projects benefit from Suffolk Libraries Extra funding
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 15, 2018
Suffolk Libraries has recently awarded funds to several local library projects using money raised by the Suffolk Libraries Extra supporters' scheme.
Suffolk Libraries signs Time to Change pledge
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 8, 2018
Suffolk Libraries has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness which supports people to open up about mental health problems. By signing, we are committing to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace.
Suffolk Libraries welcomes Reading Agency report on the impact of reading
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 6, 2018
Suffolk Libraries has welcomed a report issued this week by the Reading Agency which shows how important reading can be in tackling challenges such as loneliness, mental health, dementia and social (im)mobility.