News
In celebration of libraries (for me, it’s personal)
Written by Alison Wheeler · Published Feb 5, 2016
Our chief executive officer Alison talks about the importance of libraries to her and the community – all reasons to celebrate National Libraries Day.
Suffolk Writes – an exciting new opportunity to get your work published through Suffolk Libraries
Written by Helen Haynes · Published Feb 3, 2016
Helen Haynes introduces a way for you to get your novel, short story, non-fiction or poetry in front of Suffolk Libraries customers.
Turning Ipswich County Library into a music venue
Written by Daniel Harvey · Published Feb 3, 2016
Community lead Daniel Harvey talks about converting a library into a popular music venue, and how he managed to buy too much beer for a gig.
Suffolk Libraries Customer Survey results 2015
Written by James Powell · Published Jan 7, 2016
Our recent customer survey suggests satisfaction levels with the county’s library service have improved since the last survey in 2013.
Using Access to Research to support A level students
Written by Helen Haynes · Published Dec 22, 2015
Helen shares how A level students studying for their EPQ can use a fantastic free library service to access top quality academic resources. It also helps students focus on a topic when they're not sure what area they want to study.
Winners of Suffolk Libraries writing competition meet Michael Morpurgo
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 27, 2015
Two lucky children met children’s author Michael Morpurgo at St Edmundsbury Cathedral recently and presented him with their winning entries to Suffolk Libraries ‘Best Christmas Present in the World’ competition.
Suffolk County Council budget review: 2016/17 and 2017/18
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 18, 2015
Our response to Suffolk County Council's budget proposals.
Introducing Sarah, our new mental health and wellbeing coordinator
Written by Sarah Lungley · Published Oct 30, 2015
In a time where health services are facing cuts and increasing pressure to deliver more, I believe the community is a great place to start when it comes to empowering and encouraging people to improve their wellbeing.
3rd Suffolk Libraries AGM September 10 2015
Written by Leon Paternoster · Published Sep 11, 2015
We held the 3rd Suffolk Libraries Annual General Meeting last night at Suffolk Food Hall in Wherstead, Ipswich.
Teenage library books – or how we made a mostly static collection more vibrant and popular
Written by Kate Ashton · Published Aug 20, 2015
Kate shares how dispersing teenage books throughout the library has made them more popular among teenagers and adults.