July news & events from Southwold Library
Friends of Southwold Library 100 Club
Would you like to turn your £1 in £25 and support your library?
For just £1 a month you could win £25 at our monthly draw.
Southwold Library 100 Club is a fundraising club and money raised will be used to support the facilities and services supplied by the Library.
*** More members = More prizes ***
Ask to join at Southwold Library today!
Chess Club
Friday, 4th and 11th July, 4.30pm; Saturday, 19th July, 10am @ Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ and adults.
Beginners’ teaching and assistance.
Interested in other board/strategy games? Let us know and we can expand the group.
Southwold Library – tel: 01502 442817; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
Join Sophie Hannah for afternoon tea
Wednesday, 9th July, 3 pm @ Reydon Village Hall
No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done is the gripping new thriller by Sophie Hannah and it tells the shocking story of the Lambert family, whose extreme and unethical actions stun their community, raising questions about morality, loyalty and human behaviour. Sophie Hannah is a Sunday Times, New York Times and Amazon Kindle UK No 1 bestselling writer of crime fiction, published in 49 languages and 51 territories. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. In 2023, Sophie won the Crime Writers’ Association’s Dagger in the Library Award.
Tickets are £6, including refreshments – available from Southwold Library (tel: 01502 722519; or online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary).
Meet the East Suffolk Lettings Team
Tuesday, 22nd July, 10am–1pm @ Southwold Library
Our aim is to increase residents access to the private rented sector.
If you’re a landlord, we want to meet you!
Come along to discuss the landlord benefits and free services included within the Rent Guarantee Scheme.
E-mail: EastSuffolkLettings@eastsuffolk.gov.uk; or online: www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/east-suffolk-lettings.
Free Summer Holidays Kids’ Crafts
Every Tuesday at 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Library
- Fairies! 22nd July, 5th August and 19th August.
- Dinosaurs! 29th July, 12th August and 26th August.
Crafts supplied by the Friends of Southwold Library. No need to book.
Mini Monsters Creepy-Crawly Roadshow
Thursday, 31st July, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Library
Come and meet the mini monsters: minibeasts, reptiles and invertebrates. Find out fascinating facts about the animals before getting up close and personal with each species.
£2 per child. Open to children 5+.
Limited spaces. Book your place today! Tel: 01502 442817; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk; or online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Reading Quest: Where Will Reading Take You This Summer?
Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer! The challenge is open to children of all ages and all reading abilities.
Every week during the summer holidays, our staff and volunteers will be on hand to chat to children about the activities completed each week and the exciting books they’ve read. While visiting the Library, children can collect a weekly reward and a new stack of books to enjoy at home. Visit your local library to collect your free map and start your quest!
Kids, Come and Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Thursday, 3rd, 17th and 31st July, 3.30pm @ Southwold Library
The Read2Dogs scheme provided by PAT helps to improve literacy skills and wellbeing in young people by developing their confidence, interest, and enjoyment in reading.
Dogs are non-judgemental and great listeners – they don’t interrupt or correct – so they aid confidence and concentration levels. PAT Dogs are also known to encourage positive social behaviours, enhance self-esteem and inspire young people to relax and have fun.
Come and read to Ash and enjoy his calm company.
Southwold Library Jigsaw Swap Shop
Come and help yourself to a jigsaw at Southwold Library completely free! You can take one and return it, take one and return a different one or just take one (we have plenty).
Come and check out what we have available.
Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’
Friday, 4th July, 2.15–3.30pm
First Friday of every month.
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library.
All welcome to read or just listen.
We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems.
Refreshment break in the Canteen.
Free event, no booking required.
Mah-jong Group
Friday, 11th and 25th July, 2.15–4.15pm
Second and fourth Friday of the month
Can you play Mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. £1 per person.
Scrabble Club
Thursday, 10th July, 2.15pm
Second Thursday of every month.
All equipment supplied.
Refreshment break in the Canteen.
Free event, no booking required.
Crochet and Craft Club
Every Wednesday, 2.15–4pm
£2 each.
A friendly group for all crafters as well as those who crochet (to any ability). Barbara will be on hand to teach crochet beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems, should you want to. Or just bring along your latest craft project and work on them together.
Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply crochet equipment at a price.
Hot drinks supplied.
Lego Club!
Sundays, 12.15–1pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages.
This summer, we’re building: Crazy Creatures.
All donations of Lego welcome.
Free event, no booking required.
Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.
Southwold Library Reading Group
Thursday, 31st July, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
This month, we are reading: The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey.
Pick up a book at Southwold Library (tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk).
Free event, no booking required.
Baby Bounce and Tot Rock
Every Sunday and Tuesday, 10.30–11am @ Southwold Library
Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes.
For babies and toddlers of all ages.
Free event, no booking required.
