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Suffolk Libraries reacts to loneliness research
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 27, 2019
In light of new research into loneliness amongst parents, Suffolk Libraries is highlighting the benefits of its Wordplay activities for young children and their families.
Lavenham Library to change opening hours
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Nov 26, 2019
Following a recent consultation with customers, Lavenham Library will be increasing its opening hours from Wednesday 1 January 2020.
Jumpstart your January with Suffolk Libraries
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Nov 25, 2019
Suffolk Libraries have announced their first ever month dedicated to wellbeing: Jumpstart January.
Suffolk Libraries rewards volunteer champions
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 22, 2019
On Wednesday 20 November, Suffolk Libraries held its first ever 'People's Champions Awards' to recognise volunteers' vital contribution to the county’s library service
Blue plaque marks Rosehill Library's long service to the people of Ipswich
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Nov 21, 2019
A blue plaque was installed at Rosehill Library in Ipswich last week. The branch was the first public library building to open in Ipswich, 114 years ago.
Lucky winners of Suffolk Libraries mobile library raffle announced
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Nov 20, 2019
We have now drawn the raffle we held on our mobile libraries as part of Suffolk Libraries Day 2019, with ten customers winning prizes.
Suffolk Libraries Day 2019 hailed as a success
Written by James Powell · Published Nov 18, 2019
The very first Suffolk Libraries Day, held on Saturday 12 October, raised £16,400 and brought an extra 4,000 visitors to the county’s libraries.
Suffolk Libraries adopts feathery friends to celebrate pre-school relaunch
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Nov 18, 2019
We recently sponsored Ural owls Bea and Bumble at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary as real-life counterparts to Oona, our new young children's mascot.
Suffolk Libraries introduces new animal-themed library card for 0-5 year-olds
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Oct 25, 2019
Libraries in Suffolk have introduced a new card design for pre-school children as part of a relaunch of their activities for young children and their parents/carers.
7-11 year-olds invited to enter our Winter Story competition with Imagine That
Written by James Powell · Published Oct 23, 2019
Suffolk Libraries is partnering with local children's book publisher Imagine That to offer Suffolk children the chance to win a space at a special winter storybook writing workshop.