Costessey Library

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

Today we launch the 🥰"Big Feelgood Read" 🥰across our libraries.

We've chosen 22 uplifting and comforting books, and want adults across Norfolk to pause, unwind, and enjoy a well deserved reading break.

Tales of friendships, animal rescue, art, childhood, dragons, growing old, fishing, talking cats and much more. This collection has something for every reading taste.

You can browse the full list of Feelgood Reads here: https://rb.gy/3cs1h8

You can view titles available as eBooks and audiobooks here https://norfolk.overdrive.com/collection/1784064

See the audiobooks available on the Borrowbox app https://norfolk.borrowbox.com/product-group/25259/big-feelgood-read

ID: A colourful promotional graphic featuring the text “BIG FEELGOOD READ” in bold letters against a pastel, chalk‑style background. Logos for Norfolk County Council, the National Year of Reading 2025, and “borrow discover connect” appear in the corners.

25/02/2026

Welcome to Costessey's new Poetry Corner: a quiet space for you to immerse yourself in some of our wonderful poetry books, and, if inspired, write one of your own!

18/02/2026

Wow! Sabrina has been working for many months during Knit and Natter sessions on these absolutely amazing crocheted blankets, all completed this month.
If you fancy a cuppa and a natter with a lively group of very talented makers, and maybe bring along a project of your own, Knit and Natter takes place every Monday from 1-3pm. Just turn up, and it's free!

16/02/2026

Our second Digifest event this week will be Let’s Go Code on Wednesday from 11.30am-12.15pm.

Let's go Code is a fun game that takes coding off the screen and into physical play. Solve problems by working together and learning to think like a robot.

Recommended for children aged 5-7.

Attendance is free.

16/02/2026

DigiFest is an annual celebration of digital making in Norfolk libraries throughout February, and Artie 3000 will be at Costessey Library tomorrow from 2.45 to 3.45pm.

If you can code it, Artie can draw it! Learn how to use simple coding to create fantastic works of art.

Recommended for children aged 8+ and attendance is free.

16/01/2026

The first Companionship Cafe at Costessey Library was a big success, with lots of tea, cake and smiles all round :)

Whether you're looking to make new friends or simply enjoy some time out of the house, these free cafes run by Home Instead provide the perfect opportunity.

Join us at the next event on 20 Feb 2-3.30pm, then regularly on the third Friday each month.

13/01/2026

Our talented Maureen from Knit and Natter group brought in her amazing crocheted 'Temperature Blanket' in today. The colours represent the recorded temperatures during 2025, and I think we all want to make one now.
Come and be inspired by our very creative, friendly group who meet every Monday 1-3pm to knit, crochet, stitch and natter (a lot!). It's free, it's drop-in, and everyone is welcome.

12/01/2026

Calling Under 5s and their carers: it's that time of year again when we'll be sharing stories together as part of BookTrust Storytime.

Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday 13th January) and next Tuesday (20th January) at 2.15pm to discover this year's five short-listed books, have a bit of fun, and finally vote for our favourite.

29/12/2025

New baby signing and social group!

Come join us at Costessey Library - Monday morning 9.30-10.15am - where a small, friendly group of parents come together to learn some simple sign language to help babies communicate. Tea and coffee provided. BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby)!

22/12/2025

🎄Our Christmas and New Year opening hours🎄

Wednesday 24 December - closing at 12pm
Thursday 25 December - closed
Friday 26 December - closed
Saturday 27 December - normal opening hours
Sunday 28 December - normal opening hours
Monday 29 December - normal opening hours
Tuesday 30 December - normal opening hours
Wednesday 31 December - closing at 4pm
Thursday 1 January - closed
Friday 2 January - normal opening hours

We wish all of our customers a happy festive season .

We're heading towards holiday season, so here are our opening times so you know when you can pop in and see us.

Wednesday 24 December - closing at 12pm
Thursday 25 December - closed
Friday 26 December - closed

Saturday 27 December - normal opening hours*
Sunday 28 December - normal opening hours
Monday 29 December - normal opening hours
Tuesday 30 December - normal opening hours

Wednesday 31 December - closing at 4pm
Thursday 1 January - closed

Friday 2 January - normal opening hours

*normal opening hours means that, if the library is usually open that day, it will be open. If it's usually closed, it will be closed. Please check with your local library if you're not sure, ahead of any trip.