Gainsborough Community Library

Gainsborough Community Library We are a busy library in the heart of the Gainsborough estate. Come and meet our friendly staff! ❤️

Me, Myself and Baby - Monday's 10am - 12pm

Top Time social time for over 55s (Just Friends)
Every Monday from 2 - 4pm
Come along to meet friends & have a chat over tea/coffee and biscuits. Girls Group
Monday 4.15 - 5.45pm
Games, crafts, wellbeing, confidence, self-esteem

Reading Sparks community action STEM project for 14-18yr olds. Tuesday 4.15-5.45pm

Wordplay
Little Storymakers Tuesday 10.30-

11.30am

Adult craft social in the cafe Tuesday 10am - 12pm

Adult Singing Group Wednesday 10am - 11am

Sharing Stories for adults with learning disabilities and their carers 11am -12.15pm

Just Jay Dance, musicals, Tick Tock & more. Aged 8-12yrs Wednesday 4pm -4.45pm

Boxing Fitness for 11+ Wednesday 5pm - 5.45pm

Boccia & Kurling, all abilities welcome Thursday 10.30 - 12pm

Wordplay Baby Bounce and Tot Rock Friday 11am-11:45am

Family Craft Group Fridays 4 - 5.45pm

Weekend Children's Craft - Saturday 2 - 4pm

Weekend Children's Craft - Sunday 1 - 3pm

Family Bingo every second Sunday of the month 3 - 4pm

We still have a few spaces left on this free creative workshop for adults. An opportunity to draw, paint, collage or wri...
13/06/2026

We still have a few spaces left on this free creative workshop for adults. An opportunity to draw, paint, collage or write.....
Inspired by the Hawstead Panels from Christchurch Mansion.
Wednesday 8th July 2 - 4pm at Gainsborough Community Library.
Contact the library to book: 01473 927270 [email protected]

Contact the library to book your space on this free creative workshop for adults. An opportunity to draw, paint, collage or write.....
Inspired by the Hawstead Panels from Christchurch Mansion.
Wednesday 8th July 2 - 4pm at Gainsborough Community Library.
01473 927270 [email protected]

Come and support our local Girlguiding groups. They're holding a Quiz night at the library on Friday 10th July 7pm start...
13/06/2026

Come and support our local Girlguiding groups. They're holding a Quiz night at the library on Friday 10th July 7pm start. Everyone welcome, including accompanied children aged 12+. Just £3 per person. To book please contact [email protected]

13/06/2026

🌟 ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO! 🌟 Windrush 78 Legacy and Heritage Music Festival - Saturday, 20th June 2026 at Landseer Park!

Come visit the library stall!

Family Cooking this afternoon from 4-5.45pm. Come along and make some tasty biscuits.
12/06/2026

Family Cooking this afternoon from 4-5.45pm. Come along and make some tasty biscuits.

The last few bags left for this week.......
11/06/2026

The last few bags left for this week.......

Fruit & Veg Pop-up from 10:30 today, just £2 per bag. This week the bags contain: Bananas, apples, satsumas, pears, tomatoes, onions, peaches, kiwis & a cucumber.

There are still places for Blood on the Clocktower this Friday.Always a fun evening.Book your spot now.
11/06/2026

There are still places for Blood on the Clocktower this Friday.
Always a fun evening.
Book your spot now.

We have 9 Fruit & Veg bags left. Come and claim yours whilst stocks last! 1 bag per family, £2 per bag ☺️
11/06/2026

We have 9 Fruit & Veg bags left. Come and claim yours whilst stocks last! 1 bag per family, £2 per bag ☺️

Fruit & Veg Pop-up from 10:30 today, just £2 per bag. This week the bags contain: Bananas, apples, satsumas, pears, tomatoes, onions, peaches, kiwis & a cucumber.

11/06/2026

Today from 9:30 Better Recycling & Suffolk Family Carers are here to offer support & advice. Also, a police surgery from10 - 11:30

Fruit & Veg Pop-up from 10:30 today, just £2 per bag. This week the bags contain: Bananas, apples, satsumas, pears, toma...
11/06/2026

Fruit & Veg Pop-up from 10:30 today, just £2 per bag. This week the bags contain: Bananas, apples, satsumas, pears, tomatoes, onions, peaches, kiwis & a cucumber.

Address

Clapgate Lane
Ipswich
IP30RL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01473927270

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