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Dominic Knight June 21, 2026

July news & events from Southwold Library Copy

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.