Gainsborough Library Ipswich

At least one designated space, or public parking, within 50 metres Level approach (may be ramped) Access to all public areas (may have lift) Hearing loop Accessible toilet Accessibility symbols

Gainsborough Library closed for one week from Monday 8 September

Library project logo
The library will close its doors, for the last time, at 4pm on Sunday 7 September. From Monday 8 September the library will be closed as staff work to clear the building ready for contractors. 


From Monday 15 September library services will resume as normal in a portacabin in front of the Clinic in Clapgate Lane (next to the library site).  Opening times remain the same.

For more information please see Gainsborough Library project.

Opening Hours

Monday 1.00pm - 6.00pm   
Tuesday 9.30am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday   9.30am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm
Holiday opening hours
Manager Mandy Grimwood

Activities and events

Gainsborough
Bookstart bears reading
Bookstart children's
activities in the library