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

Join us in June for our Little Storymakers sessions😁Every week we have an exciting new book, followed by a craft!📚📖10:30...
01/06/2026

Join us in June for our Little Storymakers sessions😁

Every week we have an exciting new book, followed by a craft!📚📖
10:30-10:45am- Story in the children's area!
10:45am-11:30pm- Craft in the Community Room

Don't miss out!!!🤩Quiz Night tomorrow at the library raising money for V4GCL at Gainsborough Community Library @ 7pm, £3...
01/06/2026

Don't miss out!!!🤩

Quiz Night tomorrow at the library raising money for V4GCL at Gainsborough Community Library

@ 7pm, £3 per person with teams of up to 5 max

Contact the library to book your place😄

We have had a delivery of bananas and some bread to the library!
01/06/2026

We have had a delivery of bananas and some bread to the library!

Just a few spaces left on this free course starting tomorrow...New 6-week Pilates course staring on Tuesday 2nd June 202...
01/06/2026

Just a few spaces left on this free course starting tomorrow...
New 6-week Pilates course staring on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 from 9:15 - 10:00.
This course is aimed at those with long term medical conditions and those who struggle with exercise.
To book please contact the library: 01473 927270 [email protected]

New 6-week Pilates course staring on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 from 9:15 - 10:00.
This course is aimed at those with long term medical conditions and those who struggle with exercise.
To book please contact the library: 01473 927270 [email protected]

01/06/2026

Our V4GCL at Gainsborough Community Library Cafe is open today until 4:30pm! Pop along for a coffee, tea or snack!

01/06/2026

🎓 Looking to learn a new skill to help you find your dream job? Or maybe you want to expand in your role?

If you’ve got a Suffolk Community Libraries card, you can get access to LinkedIn Learning – an online resource platform with over 25,000 online courses in seven languages, delivered by expert instructors with real-world experience!

LinkedIn Learning has a huge range of free online courses, including leadership and project management, digital marketing, graphic design, software development and much more.

Start learning for free – all you need is your library card. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/6d29t

🎶🤠 More Line Dancing Dates Added! 🤠🎶Join us for an evening of fun, music, and dancing!We're excited to announce more Lin...
01/06/2026

🎶🤠 More Line Dancing Dates Added! 🤠🎶

Join us for an evening of fun, music, and dancing!

We're excited to announce more Line Dancing Nights:

📅 Friday 17th July
📅 Friday 18th September
🕢 7:00pm–8:30pm (7:30pm start)
💷 £4 per adult

Whether you're a complete beginner or already know a few steps, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a great evening of fun.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance with payment and contact details. Bookings must be paid for 2 weeks before the event.

📞 Call: 01473 927270
📩 Message us on Facebook
📍 Or pop into the library and speak to a member of staff

Don't miss out – grab your friends and book your place today!

We have Top Time this afternoon 2pm-4pm for over 55's! Today we have Bingo, followed by social time with tea, coffee and...
01/06/2026

We have Top Time this afternoon 2pm-4pm for over 55's!

Today we have Bingo, followed by social time with tea, coffee and cake! 😁

The following weeks we have:

8th June: Sophie from Volunteering Matters for a talk

15th June: Julie from Activlives for a talk

22nd June: ‘Happy to Sing’

29th June: NHSFT 5 ways to wellbeing !

Come along to our friendly group!

01/06/2026

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]

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

Website

https://suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk/

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