Kesgrave Library

Kesgrave Library is one of 44 libraries in Suffolk. They run a varied programme of activities and events for all ages throughout the year and run Bookstart related activities for pre-school children.

• Payments: cash and cheques accepted, cards accepted over £5
• Parking: 8 free spaces available in front of the library
• Out-of-hours book return available
• Refreshments: £1 for a cup of coffee or tea
• Display space: available for A4 or smaller posters
• For sale: 1st and 2nd class stamps, greetings cards, hand-made bookmarks, fudge, withdrawn adult fiction and withdrawn children’s fiction
• Also available: used postage stamp collection point in aid of St Elizabeth’s Hospice

IT and printing facilities

• Free wifi
• Book a computer
• Photocopying: available in black and white (A4 or A3) or colour (A4)
• Colour printing: available in A4 only
• Scan to email
• Printing, photocopying & scanning charges

Performance figures: Usage of Kesgrave Library, April 2015 to February 2017

The number of people who have loaned items from the library

• 1 st April 2014 to 31st March 2015: 2220
• 1 st April 2015 to 31st March 2016: 2438
• 1 st April 2016 to 5th March 2017: 2453

The number of individuals who loaned items from Kesgrave Library during 2015 / 2016 was 9.82% greater than the previous year. The current year is showing a negligible increase compared to 15 / 16 though this is likely to increase by a small amount before the end of March.

Performance figures: Usage of Kesgrave Library, April 2015 to February 2017 Note: library closed for 4 days for refurbishment in April 2016 The following tables compare the usage of the library during 2016 / 2017 compared to the previous year.

• Average monthly visitor figure has increased by 5.43%
• Average monthly issue figure has increased by 53.8%