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Suffolk Libraries and Suffolk Wildlife Trust get wild about reading
Written by James Powell · Published Jan 21, 2020
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suffolk Libraries are launching a new partnership project to connect the natural world and the written word and celebrate the different ways authors relate to nature.
Ipswich conference aims to help leading businesses tackle mental health issues
Written by James Powell · Published Jan 17, 2020
A conference to help businesses in the region tackle the issue of poor mental health in the workplace is taking place in Ipswich on Monday 30 March.
Ten ways to beat Blue Monday at your local library
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Jan 17, 2020
Monday 20 January 2020 is known as Blue Monday - considered the most depressing day of the year. Why not boost your mood by visiting a library?
Lesley’s Readers on BBC Radio Suffolk – book choice for February 2020
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 17, 2020
This month Lesley will be discussing Reasons to be Cheerful, by Nina Stibbe.
Great Cornard Library access improvements
Written by James Powell · Published Jan 13, 2020
The main entrance to Great Cornard Library is out of use until March for construction work to improve disabled access. Customers can enter the library through Great Cornard Leisure Centre and Gainsborough Coffee House.
Halesworth Library to create memorial garden for late manager Ali Hopkins
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Jan 7, 2020
A memorial garden is being planned at Halesworth Library in honour of much-loved Ali Hopkins, who managed the library up until her death in January 2019.
Kessingland and Rosehill libraries to change opening hours
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 2, 2020
Following recent consultations with customers, Kessingland and Rosehill libraries will be changing their opening hours from Monday 3 February. Both libraries' total number of opening hours will remain the same.
10 ways to jumpstart your January with Suffolk Libraries
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Dec 27, 2019
Throughout the first month of 2020, we're running Jumpstart January, a month-long celebration of everything our libraries do to improve your wellbeing. Here are just ten of the ways you can boost your mood across the county this winter.
Beat the January blues with Suffolk Libraries' wellbeing campaign
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Dec 23, 2019
Libraries across Suffolk are hosting wellbeing-focussed events and activities throughout January 2020 to help people improve their mindfulness and everyday wellbeing.
Christmas opening hours at Suffolk Libraries
Written by Alice Violett · Published Dec 23, 2019
All Suffolk libraries will be closed on 24, 25 and 26 December, and 1 January 2020.