Beccles Library

02/09/2026

Looking for something to do when term starts again? 🎨✨

Join Stories of Us, a free creative programme for young people aged 14 to 18.

Explore identity, culture and self-expression through art, meet new people, enjoy creative workshops, and even showcase your work in an exhibition at Beccles Library.

Come along to our launch event on Friday 11 September at 4:30pm with creative activities and free pizza!

Free to attend but booking is required as there's limited spaces: https://www.ticketsource.com/beccles-library/stories-of-us-launch-event/2026-09-11/16:00/t-yzgqrze

01/09/2026

Looking for something fun to do with your little one? 🧸🎶 Join us for one of our free weekly sessions for families with young children!

Stay & Play
Wednesdays, 10am–11am
A relaxed drop-in with toys for little ones to enjoy while parents and carers can chat.

Music Makers
Fridays, 10am–11am
Enjoy instruments, nursery rhymes, singing and lots of musical fun!

Both sessions are free and there’s no need to book, just come along.

Please remember to leave buggies in the designated buggy park area in the room.

31/08/2026

It's a new month so why not join us at Top Time Book Group this Thursday!

Looking for good conversation and great company? We'll be discussing Mr Nobody by Catherine Steadman. Come along to and pick up a copy of our upcoming read.

Thursday 3 September, 2 - 3:30pm. Refreshments are provided.

29/08/2026

🍂 September is here, and what better way to welcome the new season than with a cup of tea and a friendly chat?

Join us for our Tea & Chat sessions, held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00am to 11:30am. Whether you'd like to meet new people, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy some good company, everyone is welcome.

Join us this September dates are Tuesday 1st and Tuesday 15th. We look forward to seeing you there!

28/08/2026

Don't forget we will be closed on Monday 31 August due to the bank holiday! ☀

☀️ All our libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

You can still access our digital eLibrary which is open 24/7, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers and magazines, films and documentaries, music streaming and more!

Find out more about our eLibrary services, free with your library card: https://orlo.uk/rhauf

27/08/2026

Did you know we have baby weighing scales at Beccles Library?

They are free to use when we are open and are located in the children's area!

26/08/2026

Are you going back to school or starting school this September?

Join us for back to school crafts! ✏️

Saturday 29th August, 10:30-11:30. It’s free to attend and all crafts are suitable for ages 3+!

25/08/2026

We'll be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday Weekend!

We hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday weekend.

24/08/2026

This Thursday is our Top Time Craft & Chatter Group!

All materials are provided and you can also bring along your own craft project.

Thursday 27 August, 2:00pm - 3:30pm. It's free but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Top Time is our welcoming social group for older people.

23/08/2026

Explore your local heritage by borrowing our books on Beccles, Bungay, Lowestoft, and Suffolk!

🏛️ This September we are supporting Heritage Open Days! Heritage Open Days take place between 11th-20th September.

👥 FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER:
We have a talk hosted by local historian Barry Darch discussing “The Everyday Lives of Beccles People 1700-1920”. This talk will take place between 18:30-19:30.
You can book your FREE ticket at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/beccles-heritage-open-days-beccles-town-council

To view a full programme of events you can pick up a booklet from us at the library.

We also have some heritage themed crafts that we will post about soon!