More Italian

Monday, 28th September for six weeks, 1.30–3.30pm @ Southwold Library

£120 for 12-hour course. For those with some Italian experience.

To book, contact Southwold Library:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk
• Online: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

 

Italian Conversation

Monday, 28th September for six weeks 3.40–5.40pm @ Southwold Library

£120 for 12-hour course.

To book, contact Southwold Library (details above).

 

Beginners’ Coding Club @ Southwold Library

Suits those aged 7–11.

Learn to code with Scratch.

An after-school group or weekend group will start in October.

To register an interest (and a preference as to a day/time), contact:

• E-mail: clark@suffolk.gov.uk
• Tel: 01502 442817.

 

Southwold Literary Festival

Friday, 13th–Sunday, 15th November @ Southwold Arts Centre

Booking opens 1st September.

Inspired by the success of Slaughter in Southwold, Southwold Library, Southwold Arts Centre and Southwold Books launched the Southwold Literary Festival in November 2023. The 2026 Festival features an amazing mix of fiction and non-fiction authors speaking about a fascinating range of subjects.

Tickets are £7 a talk, £18 Friday Day Ticket, £30 Saturday or Sunday Day Ticket, £78 for the whole weekend. Tickets can be booked at Southwold Library, either in person, by phone 01502 442817 or by visiting www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary or at Southwold Arts Centre, either in person, by phone 01502 722572 or by visiting www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk.

Friday, 13th November

• 2pm: Felicity Goodall – The remarkable life and legacy of Suffolk writer and naturalist Mea Allan.
• 30pm: Erika Clegg – Author of Southwold 365, celebrating Southwold gems.
• 30pm: Kevin Crossley-Holland – Celebrated poet inspired by Britain’s landscapes, myths and folklore.

Saturday, 14th November

• 10am: Robert Ashton in conversation with Matt Gaw – Storyteller of vanished rural traditions meets the award-winning nature writer.
• 30am: Robert Colls in conversation with Ronald Binns ­– George Orwell: Life and Legacy.
• 2pm: Alexander Ballinger – Phyllis Dalton: A Career in Costume. From Lawrence of Arabia to The Princess Bride.
• 30pm: James Aldred and Alistair Carr – Emmy-winning natural history cameraman Aldred with explorer and artist Carr.
• 5pm: Stewart White – BBC Look East Legend’s biography, See You at 6.30.

Sunday, 15th November

• 10am: Geraldine Roberts – The Rebel and the Peacemaker: The Incredible True Story of Mary and Charles Bagot.
• 30am: Piers Blofeld – Master of Lies: How Anthony Blunt’s Treachery Changed Our World.
• 2pm: Lucy Hughes-Hallett – Cleopatra: Histories, Dreams and Distortions.
• 30pm: Scarlett Thomas – Award-winning fiction writer of The Sleepwalkers and The End of Mr. Y.
• 5pm: Louis de Bernieres – Smelling of Rooks: Nine Years in the Norfolk Alps.

 

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

Wednesday, 2nd September, drop in 3.30–4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Amber loves being read to by young readers.

First Wednesday of the month. All children welcome!

 

Rummikub Klub

Thursday, 3rd and 17th September 2.15pm @Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday.

Refreshments available.

 

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 10th and 24th September, 2.15pm

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month.

All equipment supplied.

Refreshment break in The Canteen.

Free event, no booking required.

 

Blyth Poets – “The isle is full of voices”

Friday, 4th September, 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 September, 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.

 

Chess Club

Friday, 4th and 18th September, 4.30pm @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.

Contact Southwold Library:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk.

 

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, 24th September, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading: Clear by Carys Davies.

Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Free event, no booking required.

Contact:

• Tel: 01502 722519
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

 

Citizens Advice East Suffolk

Last Friday of every month, 10am–12noon drop in @ Southwold Library

Whatever the problem, we are here for free, confidential and impartial advice.

Debt and money; housing; benefits; consumer; family; work; immigration; and health.

Face-to-face drop in: Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD

• Tel: 0808 278 7866.
• E-mail: via https://citizensadviceeastsuffolk.org.uk/.

 

Have You Been Affected by Crime? Support from Catch 22/Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care

Friday mornings @ Southwold Library

We provide free and confidential support for young people and adults who are victims and witnesses of crime. Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care provides: Practical support; someone to talk to; signposting to relevant agencies; and support through the justice system.

Meet the team and learn more about how we can help Friday mornings at Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD.

Contact:

• Tel: 0300 303 3706
• Online: https://nsvictimcare.org/.

 

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 or contact:

• Tel: 01502 722519
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Reydon Parish Council wants to hear from you! Whenever new developments are built locally, developers pay a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to East Suffolk Council. Thanks to our Neighbourhood Plan, RPC receives 25% of these funds to invest directly back into our parish.

By law, CIL money must support local infrastructure across three main areas:

• Physical: Transport links, utilities, and flood defences.

• Social: Healthcare, education, emergency services, and community or sports halls.

• Green: Parks, woodlands, play areas, and public open spaces.

While some funds are already allocated, the CIL Survey 2026 will shape future priority projects. Results will be shared at the October 2026 Parish Council meeting, which all residents are welcome to attend.

How to Submit Your Survey (Deadline: End of September 2026):

• By hand: Drop your completed paper form into the RPC letterbox at Reydon Village Hall.

• By e-mail: Complete the downloaded form and email it to clerk@reydonvillage.org (or print and post it in the letterbox).

📥 Download the CIL Survey Form Here

Christmas Design Competition!

Got a child or grandchild aged 5 to 12 who loves to draw? We are looking for a festive design for the back cover of the Christmas Reydon Robin! Thanks to a generous donor, the winning artwork will be published on the cover, and the artist will receive a special prize.

Pick up an entry pack at The Randolph Fun Day (Cats Protection Stand), drop drawings into the RPC letterbox, or e-mail a high-quality scan to clerk@reydonvillage.org by 12th September 2026. Please include the child’s name and adult contact details.

Free Community Coffee Morning

Friday, 25th September, 9–11.30am @ Reydon Village Hall

Tea/coffee and toast (pastries when available).

Reydon Village Hall Management Committee in conjunction with Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge & Pantry.

 

St Margaret’s Church Quiz Night!

Friday, 25th September, 7pm @Reydon Village Hall

Buffet supper included. BYO drinks and snacks. Quiz Master Charlotte Clark. £10 per person.

All funds raised will help update our streaming equipment to improve the quality of live streaming for regular services, funerals, weddings and baptisms.

Book via Charlotte – tel: 07715 388916; e-mail: frogclock@hotmail.com – or Dorcas at the Sunday services, tel: 07508 510732 or e-mail: rogers.dorcas@yahoo.co.uk. Advance booking will help with catering.

 

The Optics: Funk, Soul and Motown

Saturday, 26th September, 7pm @ Reydon Village Hall

The Optics are a local high-energy funk, soul and Motown covers band, bringing timeless classics to life, from dancefloor classics to powerhouse vocals and irresistible grooves. If you love a live band, come and see one of the best. Check them out at www.theopticssuffolk.com.

Tickets are £12 per person and there will be a bar.

Tickets will be available to buy from Charlotte – tel: 07715 388916; e-mail: frogclock@hotmail.com – or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/reydonvillagehall.

British Red Cross Mobility Services Norfolk & Waveney

28th July, 10am–12 noon @ Southwold Library

Need to borrow a Wheelchair or other mobility aids? British Red Cross Mobility Services Norfolk & Waveney are working with Suffolk libraries to highlight the benefits of using our service.

Creature Crafts

Every Tuesday of the summer holidays, 11am and 2pm

• 4th and 11th August – Sea Creatures
• 18th and 25th August – Woodland Creatures

Free crafts provided by the Friends of Southwold Library. No need to book.

 

Meet Local Kids Author Marjoke Henrichs with Her New Picturebook, ‘Again!’ Said Rabbit, Plus Bunny Crafts!

Wednesday, 5th August, 11am

Rabbit is off to the seaside for the day – this time with his mum and dad. As usual, he prepares for all the activities he wants to do – building sandcastles, playing football and flying a kite. Rabbit demands to do all the above again and AGAIN, then his long-suffering parents take him paddling, but he’s surprised by a sudden big wave. . . plus the sun goes in. Will his day be ruined? Free event, no need to book.

Party with the Snow Sister

Thursday, 6th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

Party games and magical fun with the Snow Sister from Lucy’s Princess Parties. £3 per child. Limited spaces. Book your place today:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
• Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Meet Local Kids Author Emma Graham with Her New Picturebook, Tyranno–ROAR–us Rex, Plus Dino Crafts!

Wednesday, 12th August, 11am @ Southwold Library

Introducing Rex. He is rather grumpy and rather loud. Wouldn’t you be if you had an itch on your bum that you just couldn’t reach to scratch? He just stomps around getting grumpier and upsetting all the other dinosaurs. Who will save the day and help poor Rex? Published in July by Tiny Tree Children’s Books. Free event, no need to book.

My Little Village

Thursday, 13th August, 9.30am, 11am and 1pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

Come and join us at My Little Village and let your child’s imagination run wild in our pop-up role-play village! What will they choose to be today?

A firefighter, a vet, a singer or maybe a chef. Or you could sit around the campfire and roast marshmallows playing the ukulele in our festival area!

Role play sessions for walkers to five years.

£4 per child for one hour’s play! Event costs subsidised by the Friends of Southwold Library. Limited spaces. Book your place today:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
• Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Seaside Stories and Crafts with Southwold Library

Wednesday, 19th August, 11am and 2pm @Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum

Make a sandcastle decorations, surfboard bookmarks and keyrings, crabs and much more! Free stories, games and fun.

Mini Monsters: Creepy Crawly Roadshow

Thursday, 20th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

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 aged five and over. Limited spaces. Book your place today:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
• Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Forensics and Crime-solving Workshop for Kids with Kinetics Science

Wednesday, 26th August, 11am and 1.30pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

Take fingerprints, exam a crime scene, dress as CSIs and work out who the criminal is and how the crime was committed. Aimed at five years and above. £2 per child. Please do not wear your best clothes. Book your place today:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
• Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Summer Pottery Painting with Gallery Thea and Southwold Library

Thursday, 27th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

 £15 per child. Mugs, plates and bowls. Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk
• Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Dragon Crafts with Southwold Library

Friday, 28th August, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Boating Lakes and Tearoom

Make dragon masks, suncatchers, gliders, magnets and much more! Free stories, games and fun.

Summer Reading Quest: Curious Creatures

Get involved in our summer reading programme for children, open to all ages and all reading abilities!

Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer!

Children of all ages can sign up at any library and receive their case file from 18th July onwards. You can sign up at any time during the school holidays to start your journey. You don’t need to read a set number of books – our summer-reading programme is designed to encourage children to enjoy reading at their own pace in a fun, interactive way. Reading for pleasure helps children build self-esteem and improve wellbeing throughout life.

Each time you visit the Library, bring your casefile back to receive a sticker or two to celebrate your reading journey! Collect a casefile from the Library to get started.

When you complete the Reading Quest, you will receive a medal, a certificate and, at Southwold Library, a cuddly creature.

Come and Read to Amber!

Meet Amber the Canine Concern Therapy Dog at Southwold Library

Wednesday, 5th August, Drop in 3.30–4.30pm

Amber loves being read to by young readers. First Wednesday of the month. All children welcome!

Rummikub Klub

Thursday, 6th and 20th August, 2.15pm @Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday. Refreshments available.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 13th and 27th August, 2.15pm

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month.

All equipment supplied.

Refreshment break in The Canteen

Free event, no booking required.

Blyth Poets “The isle is full of voices”

Friday, 7th August, 2.15–3.30pm

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library.

First Friday of every month.

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, 14th and 28th August, 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.

Chess Club

Friday, 14th and 21st August, 4.30pm @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. Contact Southwold Library:

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk.

Crochet & 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, 27th August, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden.

Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Free event, no booking required.

• Tel: 01502 722519
• E-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Citizens’ Advice East Suffolk Drop In

Last Friday of every month, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library

Whatever the problem, we are here for free, confidential and impartial advice: debt and money; housing; benefits; consumer; family; work; immigration; and health.

Call us via 0808 278 7866 or e-mail us via caes.org.uk.

Have You Been Affected by Crime? Support from Catch 22/Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care

Friday mornings @ Southwold Library

We provide free and confidential support for young people and adults who are victims and witnesses of crime. Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care provides:

• Practical support.
• Someone to talk to.
• Signposting to relevant agencies.
• Support through the justice system.

Meet the team and learn more about how we can help.

Contact:

• Tel: 0300 303 3706
• Web: org.

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 or call 01502 722519 or e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library

Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes.

For babies and toddlers of all ages.

Free event, no booking required.

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.

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.

 

Free Community Coffee Morning

Friday, 24th July, 9am–11.30am @ Reydon Village Hall

Tea/coffee and toast (pastries when available).

Reydon Village Hall Management Committee in conjunction with Reydon & Southwold Community Fridge & Pantry.

 

Reydon Village Hall Golden Anniversary Appeal Fund Quiz Night!

Saturday, 25th July, 7pm @ Reydon Village Hall

£5 per person. Teams of up to six.

Bring your own snacks and drink. Soft drinks, sweets and crisps available to buy.

Raffle!

Contact Charlotte Clark:

• Tel: 07715 388916
• E-mail: frogclock@hotmail.com.

Creature Crafts

Every Tuesday of the summer holidays, 11am and 2pm

• 21st and 28th July – Jungle Creatures
• 4th and 11th August – Sea Creatures
• 18th and 25th August – Woodland Creatures

Free crafts provided by the Friends of Southwold Library. No need to book.

Meet Local Kids Author Lisa Nickell-Lean With Her New Picturebook, Snoring is Boring, Plus Dog Crafts!

Wednesday, 22nd July, 11am

Snoring is Boring is an enchanting introductory tale of an energetic little girl enticing her sleepy dog to more exciting activities other than boring snoring and sleeping! Will he ever wake up and join in? Maybe, especially if it’s to discover fun seaside attractions in sunny Southwold.

The author writes, “I’m Lisa ‘a not wanting to retire’ nursery school teacher. I live in my favourite town Southwold, a children’s heaven by the sea. There are so many exciting places to discover which I hope to introduce to young readers in future books. Becky Carozza is the illustrator and my bestie’s daughter. She’s a talented artist and graphic designer who has worked at Oxford University Press. This is our first children’s book that we have worked on together.’

Terrific Train Fun! Trainmaster Suffolk

Thursday, 23rd July, 10.30am and 11.45am @ Reydon Sports and Community Centre

Miles of track and trains to play with plus ride on train and a train rollercoaster!

£4 per child for one-hour’s play!

Limited spaces. Book your place today!

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
• Online: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary

Summer Pottery Painting with Gallery Thea and Southwold Library

Wednesday, 29th July, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall

Mugs, plates and bowls.

£15 per child.

Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment.

• Tel: 01502 442817
• E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk
• Online: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary

Sword in the Stone Crafts

Thursday, 30th July, 11am

Swords, shields, knights and castles.

Free event, no need to book.

Celebrating Cambridge Touring Productions’ performance of The Sword in the Stone at Thorington Theatre on Wednesday, 5th August – check it out at www.thoringtontheatre.co.uk/events/sword.

Summer Reading Quest: Curious Creatures

Get involved in our summer reading programme for children, open to all ages and all reading abilities!

Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer!

Children of all ages can sign up at any library and receive their case file from 18th July onwards. You can sign up at any time during the school holidays to start your journey.

You don’t need to read a set number of books – our summer reading programme is designed to encourage children to enjoy reading at their own pace in a fun, interactive way. Reading for pleasure helps children build self-esteem and improve wellbeing throughout life.

Each time you visit the Library, bring your case file back to receive a sticker or two to celebrate your reading journey! Collect a case file from the Library to get started.

When you complete the Reading Quest you will receive a medal, a certificate and, at Southwold Library, a cuddly creature.

Come and Read to Amber!

Meet Amber the Canine Concern Therapy Dog

Wednesday, 1st July, Drop in 3.30–4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Amber loves being read to by young readers.

First Wednesday of the month. All children welcome!

Chess Club

Friday, 31st July , 4.30pm @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 (t: 01502 442817; e: southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk).

Rummikub Klub

Thursday, 2nd and 16th July, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday.

Refreshments available.

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, 3rd July, 2.15–3.30pm

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library.

First Friday of every month.

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, 10th and 24th 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, 9th and 23rd July, 2.15pm

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month.

All equipment supplied.

Refreshment break in The Canteen

Free event, no booking required.

Crochet & 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, 30th July, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Free event, no booking required.

• Tel: 01502 722519
• E-mail: 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.

 

More Italian

Monday 15th June for six weeks, 1.30–3.30pm @ Southwold Library

£120 for 12-hour course. For those with some Italian experience.

To book contact Southwold Library (t: 01502 442817; e: southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk; or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary).

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

Authors 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 (t: 01502 442817; or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaughterinsouthwold).

Friends of Southwold Library: eBay Volunteer Wanted!

The role involves listing and monitoring a variety of items for sale on eBay and arranging pick up when they sell.

All the funds raised go towards supporting Southwold Library

Our current volunteer will be able to give you some initial guidance to get you started.

To talk through the role with Charlotte, tel: 01502 442817, or e-mail: charlotte.clark@suffolk.gov.uk.

Come and Read to Amber!

Meet Amber the Canine Concern Therapy Dog

Wednesday, 3rd June, Drop in 3.30–4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Amber loves being read to by young readers.

First Wednesday of the month. All children welcome!

Chess Club

Friday, 5th and 26th June, 4.30pm @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 (t: 01502 442817; e: southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk).

Rummikub Klub

Thursday 4th and 18th June, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday.

Refreshments available.

Southwold Community Cinema

Hamnet (2025) 12A – Wednesday, 24th June, 3pm

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 – £5, including refreshments. Book a ticket online at www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk or visit the box office Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, Southwold IP18 6JP, tel: 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, 5th June, 2.15–3.30pm

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library.

First Friday of every month.

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, 12th and 26th June, 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, 11th and 25th June, 2.15pm

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month.

All equipment supplied.

Refreshment break in The Canteen

Free event, no booking required.

Crochet & 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 spring, we’re 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, 25th June, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month, we are reading: The Killer Question by Janice Hallett.

Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Free event, no booking required.

Tel: 01502 722519 or e-mail: 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.

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.