Where is Ipswich County Library and how do I get there?

Ipswich County Library is on Northgate Street in Ipswich, Suffolk, with the postcode IP1 3DE. It is a central location and straightforward to find in the town.

What are Ipswich County Library's opening hours?

The library is open seven days a week. Weekday hours vary: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:00 to 18:00, Tuesday and Friday 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday 08:30 to 17:00, and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00.

Is Ipswich County Library wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ipswich County Library is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for visitors with mobility requirements.

How do I contact or get in touch with Ipswich County Library?

The library can be reached by phone on 01473 927260. Further information is also available on the website.

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Ipswich County Library

Ipswich County Library is a Grade II listed building on Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, and a day out that combines a working library with genuine architectural interest.

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Ipswich County Library

Opened in 1924 and designed by local architect Henry Munro Cautley in a mixture of Tudor and Gothic influences, the County Library on Northgate Street is one of the most striking public buildings in Ipswich town centre. Its showpiece is the 100ft Northgate Reading Room, a reference and study space lined with coloured glass windows depicting literary figures, scientists, and artists.

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Wheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Closed

Monday09:00 – 18:00

Tuesday09:00 – 19:00

Wednesday09:00 – 18:00

Thursday09:00 – 18:00

Friday09:00 – 19:00

Saturday08:30 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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