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Rosehill Library launches opening hours consultation
Written by Alice Violett · Published Oct 23, 2019
Suffolk Libraries are asking people living in the Rosehill area their views on potential changes to the library’s opening hours.
Suffolk Libraries shortlisted for funding to develop ‘Happy Place’ project
Written by James Powell · Published Oct 21, 2019
A Suffolk Libraries project has been announced as one of ten finalists in the Nesta Challenges Tech to Connect competition.
Celebrate your favourite children's books at Waveney Kids' Book Festival
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Oct 10, 2019
Southwold and Beccles libraries will be hosting a variety of events and activities with the theme of books, writing and drawing for children of all ages this October half-term.
Tell us your thoughts about our Baby Bounce, Tot Rock and Storytime sessions
Written by Alice Violett · Published Oct 10, 2019
Have you and your child attended a regular activity for 0-5 year-olds at one of our libraries? Have your found them helpful? We'd really appreciate your feedback.
Independent research quantifies social value of Suffolk’s libraries
Written by Leon Paternoster · Published Oct 2, 2019
Ground-breaking research shows the real impact Suffolk Libraries has on local life.
Thurston Library to temporarily close for upgrade work
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Oct 1, 2019
Thurston Library will be closed from Sunday 13 - Friday 18 October for an upgrade to the children's area and other improvements. It will reopen on Saturday 19 October.
'We should have it all year round!' Space Chase reading challenge ends on a high
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Oct 1, 2019
The Summer Reading Challenge has finished for another year. Over 8,000 children took part in Suffolk, reading a total of 96,167 books over the summer holidays.
Young library superfans raise funds for Southwold branch
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Sep 20, 2019
Enterprising Summer Reading Challengers Ivy and Bertie recently surprised staff at Southwold Library by raising £78 with their very own book sale.
Eight Suffolk libraries to host volunteer fairs for Suffolk Action Week
Written by Hannah Foulstone · Published Sep 18, 2019
The first Suffolk Action Week will take place from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October. Libraries across the county are getting involved by hosting events where potential volunteers can find out about opportunities in their local area.
Lesley’s Readers on BBC Radio Suffolk – book choice for October
Written by Alice Violett · Published Sep 17, 2019
This month Lesley will be discussing A Modern Family, by Helga Flatland.