Clare Library

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

✏️ Calling all writers aged 5–15! Join our 2026 summer Reading Quest and enter our 500-word short story competition.

Your challenge: Choose one or more of our Curious Creatures and make them the main character in your story. What kind of mischief or adventures will the Curious Creatures get up to this summer?

We’ll be giving out bookish prizes for the winning entries! The deadline for short story submissions is 30 June 2026.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/NOsnB

06/06/2026

Lego Club starts back up this weekend at the library. 🙋‍♂️📚😁

02/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Clare Library is closed today (Tuesday 2 June). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

30/05/2026

Great to see so many people at our 3D printer workshop today.

Did you know that you can 3D print your own items at the library? Just pop in to find out more.

Thank you to our volunteer Mat for showing everyone how easy it can be to print your own items.

12/05/2026

Did you know you can borrow a free school readiness pack from our libraries?

The Get Ready for School with Suffolk Community Libraries pack is filled with reassuring and confidence-building stories about the school day, along with a useful fact book and an information booklet to help you prepare for this next step.

These packs are free to borrow with your library card! Find out more on our website: https://orlo.uk/wUQTu

12/05/2026

You’re invited to complete our customer survey and help improve library services! We’re looking for feedback on your experience of visiting libraries and using our services. We’d love to hear your thoughts – and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher!

Complete our online survey or ask for a physical copy in branch: https://orlo.uk/A7Nlt

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

Thank you to our wonderful book reviewer for sharing her pick of the month - Finding Bear by Hannah Gold. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up, our reviewer says it is well worth a read!

02/05/2026

All set up for today's Youth Day at the Town Hall in Clare. So many great groups here for young people. Pop along and say hello! 10am-4pm