May news & events from Southwold Library

Come and Read to Amber! Meet Amber the Canine Concern Therapy Dog

Wednesday, 6th May, drop in 3.30–4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Amber loves being read to by young readers

First Wednesday of the month.  All children welcome!

Introduction to Homeopathy: A Talk with Rebecca from Hepburn Holistics

Saturday, 9th May, 2pm @ Southwold Library

The talk will cover the history of homeopathy, how it’s currently used around the world and some first-aid remedies people can use at home.

For people who are curious about homoeopathy or are looking for a more personalised approach to their wellbeing.

Free talk, no need to book.

Friends of Southwold Library Fete and Plant Sale

Saturday, 23rd May, 10am–4pm @ St Edmunds Green, Southwold

Fete including plants, books, crafts, cakes, tombola and games.

Would you be able to give us any plants?

If you think you can, please contact Southwold Library at 01502 722519.

All funds towards supporting Southwold Library.

Bee Crafts!

Tuesday, 26th May, 11am and 2pm

Make bee-themed decorations, flying bees and much more.

Free crafts – no need to book.

Mr Bean Magic Workshops

Wednesday, 27th May, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Library

Learn some magic tricks from the magical Mr Bean. For children aged 7+

£2 per child. Limited spaces. Book your place today!

01502 442817 southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk or www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary

Pirate Crafts, Games and Fun for All the Family

Thursday, 28th May, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Boating Lakes and Tearoom

Make a pirate hat, treasure chest, parrot, sword and much more!

Free stories, games and fun.

Friends of Southwold Library present Slaughter in Southwold: Southwold Library Crime Writers’ Festival

Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th June @ Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmund’s Hall

Author talks by: Millicent Binks, Simon Brett, Nicci French, Elly Griffiths, Anna Mazzola, Abir Mukherjee, Andrew Hunter Murray, Salman Shaheen, Harriet Tyce and Julie Wassmer.

Tickets – £7 per talk, £30 Saturday, £25 Sunday or £55 for the weekend.

Lunches with the authors.

Plus: Kate Ellis’ Murder at the Crippengate Hotel Murder Mystery Night – Friday, 12th June, 7pm.

Fun Crime Quiz Night – Saturday, 13th June, 7pm.

Whodunnit Puzzle Sheet available from 1st May – £1. Solve the crime and you could win a £10 book token.

Raffle for a luxury crime-related hamper (raffle tickets available from 1st May at Southwold Library).

Book at the Library, by phone on 01502 442817, or on the website www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaughterinsouthwold.

Chess Club @ Southwold Library

Friday, 8th and 22nd May, 4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Free play every week for kids aged 7+ and adults. Beginners’ teaching and assistance. Interested in other board or strategy games? Let us know and we can expand the group. Contact Southwold Library at 01502 442817 or southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk.

Rummikub Klub

Thursday, 7th and 21st May, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday from 2.15pm. Refreshments available.

Southwold Community Cinema

Wednesday, 27th May, 3pm @ Southwold Arts Centre

One Battle After Another (2025) 15.

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

Wednesday, 24th June, 3pm @ Southwold Arts Centre

Hamnet (2025) 12A.

William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece Hamlet.

Tickets are £5, including refreshments and can be booked online at www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk, by visiting the box office at Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, Southwold IP18 6JP, or by calling 01502 722572.

Weigh Your Baby @ Southwold Library!

Tuesday–Friday, 10am–1pm and 2–6pm

Saturday:, 9.30am–1pm and 2–5pm

Sunday, 11am–4pm

No booking required.

Let Us Help You Get Connected

Every Wednesday, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library

Need help with tech? A drop-in advice session where we can help you with things like:

• Setting up e-mail and social media accounts.

• Online shopping (Amazon, eBay and more).

• Basic support with smartphones, tablets and computers.

• Travel plans using Google Maps and similar tools.

• Staying safe online and avoiding scams.

For more information, ask Library staff, call 01502 722519 or e-mail southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

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!

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, 1st May, 2.15-3.30pm @ Southwold Library

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library on the first Friday of every month. All are 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, 8th and 22nd May, 2.15-4.15pm @ Southwold Library

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, 14th and 28th May, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month. All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in The Canteen. Free event, no booking is required.

Crochet and Craft Club

Every Wednesday, 2.15-4pm @ Southwold Library

£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 @ Southwold Library

Open to kids (and adults) of all ages. This spring, we are building Wonderful Wildlife. 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, 28th May, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading The Sanctuary by Andrew Hunter Murray. Pick up a book at Southwold Library. Free event, no booking required. Contact us at 01502 722519 or southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Baby Bounce & 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.