Opening Hours:
Mon: 10am – 4pm
Tue: 9am – 7:30pm
Wed: 9am – 5:30pm
Thu: 9am – 5:30pm
Fri: 9am – 7pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 4pm
Please note: The library will be closed on Monday 29th August for the Bank Holiday.
The Friends of Woodbridge Library
If you’re enthusiastic about libraries, would enjoy helping to organise library events and are willing to help with our fundraising activities, please ask a member of staff for more details.
Suffolk Libraries and Friends Charity Goodies
Show support for your local library with a Friends bookmark for £1 – which is magnetic, so you won’t lose your page.
Also available is a Suffolk Libraries “I’m a Borrower” tote bags for £3.50, or for £5 you can receive both the tote bag and as much fiction as you can fit inside!
Citizens Advice – Every Monday 10am – 12pm at the library
Free, confidential and impartial advice to everybody regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or disability. No booking necessary.
Open Space – Every Wednesday 1:30pm – 3:30pm
The aim of Open Space is to improve the wellbeing of those attending. It consists of two-hour weekly sessions and is open to all members of the public. It is run in partnership between Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), Julian Support (which offers housing support for individuals with mental health difficulties), Suffolk Mind and Suffolk Libraries.
Our timetables of discussions and activities are built from suggestions from the group. For further information please don’t hesitate to contact Woodbridge Library on 01394 330855.
Knitting Group – Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
For all types of knitters from expert to beginners, sewing to crochet, come and share your knowledge or pick up some tips.
Chess Club at Woodbridge Library Every Friday – 4:30pm
An enthusiastic chess club for anyone interested in testing their strategic skills. From first timers to Firouzjas, all are welcome!
Please contact the library for further information (01394 330855).
Woodbridge Writers Group – 3rd and 17th August (First and Third Wednesday of Every Month) 10.00am – 12.00pm
Join our friendly group for reciprocal feedback, encouragement, and support regarding anything you’re writing or have written. A group of like-minded writers will be meeting in the Meeting Room.
For more information, E-mail: jane@bakwon.com
Woodbridge Area Gamers – Saturday 6th August (First Saturday of the Month) 1pm – 5pm
Come along to play modern strategy board games, both simple and complex, with a range provided that’s suitable for all age groups. This is an open doors group where all are welcome.
Sunday Book Group – 7th August 2:00pm – 3:30pm
The group meets to discuss their latest book in the meeting room at Woodbridge Library. Come along and get involved in our friendly and informal book group. All are welcome!
Gentle – a new chair-based movement to music class – Every Monday from 18th July 1030am-1130am
Aptly named Gentle, sessions will offer the chance for people with all levels of mobility or fitness to engage with their bodies in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.
The sessions will be led by Imogen Hayward, a Hatha yoga teacher specialising in seated yoga. Participants will be led through a gentle movement and class to relaxing music, with all activity taking place seated on a chair. There will also be time to unwind and connect socially over a cuppa after the activity.
The activity is funded by East Suffolk Council and run by Cohere Arts. No special equipment or exercise-wear necessary. All sessions are completely FREE, and no booking required.
For further details, please email coherearts@gmail.com.
Realise Futures (Peer support, Walk-in Advice and Guidance Service) – 2nd August 10am – 12pm
This is a peer support, walk-in advice and guidance service that will be taking place on the first Tuesday of every month at Woodbridge library.
Book a slot via 07753 447607.
Write Now Writing Group – Tuesday 9th August 2pm – 4pm
Are you interested in writing short stories and poetry? Looking to share your work with others and get peer support, exchange ideas and more? We would be delighted for you to join us for our friendly and informal monthly writing group!
Everyone can write – all abilities are welcome. Bring your work or come along and listen to others share their words.
For more information and to confirm your attendance, email jeannie@butterwicks.com.
Woodbridge Writers’ Workshop – Tuesday 9th August 17:15 – 19:15
Creative poets and budding authors alike can meet up to share their ideas and gain support from fellow writers at this informal Writers’ Workshop.
All writing abilities are welcome, for more information and to confirm your attendance please contact hurleytrish@hotmail.com.
‘Books, Banter and Biscuits’ Book Group – Thursday 11th August 2pm – 4pm
A book group that’s open to everyone, meeting on the second Thursday of every month. They will be discussing Stone Mothers by Erin Kelly.
Marjoke Henrichs Drawing Workshop for Children – Thursday 11th August 11am-12pm
Join children’s author Marjoke for a special drawing workshop at Woodbridge library. Her debut picture book No!Said Rabbit was shortlisted for the Book Trust Storytime Prize in 2021.
This event is suitable for 6-11 year olds. Tickets are £2 each including refreshments, and can be booked direct from Woodbridge library on 01394 330855 or visit: https://suffolklibraries.co.uk/childrens-author-events
Gadgeteers Get Ready – the Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday 16th July – early September
The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all children aged 4-11. The challenge is to read six books over the school holidays. This year’s theme is Gadgeteers and will focus on scientific innovation and creative thinking. Our friendly staff and volunteers will help children find books and get them started on their reading adventure. For each of the six books they read, they can collect a prize from the library. If they complete the challenge, they’ll also receive a special certificate!
Top Time Play Reading – Thursday 18th August 2pm – 4:30pm
A play reading group that reads all varieties and genres of plays in a shared format, taking place on the third Thursday of every month.
Top Time Games Club – Thursday 25th August 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Improve your vocabulary and exercise your mind muscles with Scrabble or practice strategy and balance with Dominoes.
Wordplay
Every Wednesday 10.30-10.50am, Baby Bounce: Soothing songs and gentle nursery rhymes for babies and their grown-ups
Every Wednesday 11.15-11.45am, Tot Rock Rhyme and rhythm: music, songs and action rhymes for toddlers with their parents and carers.
Every Friday 10.30-11.00am, Story Time: Stories and more for young children accompanied by an adult.
[Note: Booking is currently unnecessary, but circumstances may change if numbers markedly increase]
Me, Myself and Baby (Stay & Play) – Friday 9:30am – 10:15am
A chance for new parents to meet and share experiences in a relaxed environment, gaining peer support.
Book & DVD Sale
Have a browse of the ex-stock books and DVDs for sale. All proceeds go to Suffolk Libraries.
Adult Fiction: 30p each or 4 for £1
Non-Fiction: Individually Priced
Junior Literature: 20p each
DVDs: 50p each or 3 for £1 (Box Sets £1 each)
Meeting room and display boards available for hire
Community / charity / private groups – £12 per hour (minimum booking of two hours)
Commercial / statutory groups – £18 per hour (minimum booking of two hours)
Display boards – £10 per week
Staffed table display in the main library – £10 per half day
