Southwold Library: News & Events for March 2023
Suffolk Libraries Day: Southwold Library Treasure Hunt
Saturday 11 March 10am-1pm 2-5pm
Our fun treasure hunt leads you on a circular walk around Southwold.
Solve the clues to uncover our hidden message.
ÂĢ3 per hunt. First Prize: Adnams vouchers!
Completed hunts to be returned to Southwold Library by 5.00pm on Saturday 11th March
Fun for all ages â A lolly for every child that finishes
Buy from Southwold Library or online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Suffolk Libraries Day: Cake Stall
Saturday 11 March 10am-1pm 2-5pm
@ Southwold Library
Wide range of homemade cakes & biscuits
Suffolk Libraries Day: Quiz Night
Saturday 11 March 7.00pm
Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office)
Teams of 4 – ÂĢ3 per person.
Bring your own drinks & snacks. Raffle!
Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places.
Contact Southwold Library, 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Face to Face Legal Matters Advice & Information: Being an Executor – the pros and cons
Monday 20 March 10.30am
@ Southwold Library
Local Solicitor Stuart Johnson, fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, will advise on what an Executor of a will is and what it may involve if you are made one.
Free talk, no need to book
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Come Together Tuesdays @ Southwold Library
Every Tuesday 2-4pm
Free Social Afternoon for Adults
Complete the ongoing jigsaw, play a card or board game or bring along your knitting or other crafts.
Free hot drinks
Crochet Club
Wednesday 29 March 2.15-4pm
Last Wednesday of every month
ÂĢ2 each.
A friendly group for all abilities of crocheter. Barbara will be on hand to teach beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems. Or just bring along your latest project and crochet together.
Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply at a price.
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Blyth Poets âThe isle is full of voicesâ
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library
Friday 3 March 2.15-3.30pm
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
Scrabble Club
Thursday 16 March: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Spring weâre 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
Kids, Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Wednesdays 4pm @ 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 donât 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 for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.
Free event, no booking required.
Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Southwold Library Reading Group
This month we are reading:
âMothering Sundayâ by Graham Swift
Thursday 30 March 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
Pick up a book at Southwold Library
Free event, no booking required.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Every Sunday & Tuesday 10.30-11.00am.
Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes.
For babies & toddlers of all ages.