Framlingham Library

20/08/2026

We're so lucky to have great volunteers like Claire and Paul here at Framlingham Library!

Meet our wonderful volunteers at Framlingham Library - Claire and Paul!

Claire and Paul recently celebrated five years volunteering with us which is an amazing achievement. They make hot drinks for the Make It on Mondays craft social group, and also help facilitate our summer Reading Quest over the school holidays. As well as being a fantastic help around the library with shelving and tidying!

Thank you for supporting Framlingham Library!

17/08/2026

We have a really lovely group who meet here at Framlingham Library for the 'Make It on Mondays' crafts session. They're currently working on hats for the Mission to Seafarers project - they've already sent off nearly 80 stripey hats!

The group have also made hats and blankets for premature babies in the past and are always open to ideas.

Make It on Mondays meets every in the library Monday morning and is happy to welcome new members. Find out more on the Suffolk Community Libraries website: https://suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk/events/make-it-on-mondays-at-framlingham.1145/

06/08/2026

In Relief: a new print exhibition showcasing work by local artists!

Visit The Old Court Room space in Framlingham Library any time during opening hours until Monday 31st August to view the pieces.

With thanks to our volunteer art curator for organising this exhibition!

Opening hours:
• Monday: 09:30 – 12:30
• Tuesday: 09:30 – 17:30
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 09:30 – 17:30
• Friday: 09:30 – 17:30
• Saturday: 09:30 – 17:00
• Sunday: 11:00 – 15:00

10/07/2026

Where will reading take you this summer? Sign up for the Reading Quest from Saturday 18th!

🔎 Reading Quest starts next week! Our biggest summer literacy campaign for children officially begins on Saturday 18 July.

You can sign up at any library throughout the summer holidays to receive your Curious Creatures case file. Every time you visit the library, you'll get a sticker to show your reading progress!

Where will reading take you this summer?

Find out more about Reading Quest: https://orlo.uk/AQfwD

22/06/2026

Meet your friendly PCSO at Framlingham Library!

Come along on the following Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and get to know your local Police Community Support Officer.

A great opportunity to discuss any questions concerns you may have, including advice on crime prevention, frauds and scams.

17/06/2026

Local artist John Ash himself will be visiting the library this Saturday to talk about his exhibition in the Courthouse Gallery!

We're excited to welcome a new sculpture exhibition in The Courthouse Gallery here at Framlingham Library!

Pop in anytime during opening hours until 30th June to see works from local metalworker John Ash.

04/06/2026

We're excited to welcome a new sculpture exhibition in The Courthouse Gallery here at Framlingham Library!

Pop in anytime during opening hours until 30th June to see works from local metalworker John Ash.

28/05/2026

🌱 Don't miss out on this free talk with award-winning author Melissa Harrison on Monday 8th June!

Melissa Harrison is the author of All Among the Barley and The Stubborn Light of Things. Her latest book is The Given World.

Tickets are free but spaces are limited! Speak to a member of staff at Framlingham Library or book your place online:

Tickets are now available for The Given World - author talk with Melissa Harrison. at Framlingham Library, Bridge Street on Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

14/05/2026

Come and join us on Monday the 8th of June for an intimate evening with nature writer Melissa Harrison where she will talk about her new book, 'The Given World'!

Tickets available from Framlingham Library and Framlingham Books, or you can book tickets online.

Find out more: https://suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk/events/the-given-world-author-talk-with-melissa-harrison/

Melissa Harrison is a novelist, nature writer, podcaster and children's author. Her 2018 novel All Among the Barley was the UK winner of the European Prize for Literature. Her work has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and the Wainwright Prize and longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. She lives in Suffolk.

13/05/2026

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://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NBVZAP/