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Suffolk community bookshelves

We've set up a series of community bookshelves across Suffolk for families to browse, borrow, lend and keep the books they'd like to read.
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One of the ways you and your child can grow a love of reading at home is by choosing books that appeal to you - and we've set up community bookshelves to make it even easier to access exciting and interesting things to read.

Our latest research shows that young people are more motivated to read when:

  • They can choose what they read
  • The content reflects their interests
  • It feels connected to their everyday lives

These bookshelves, located in leisure centres, cafés, community centres, and garden, bring books into spaces that may feel more personal and welcoming than the classroom. They're stacked with books that can reflect your child’s identity and spark curiosity in new ways.

Below you can find three interactive maps of community bookshelf locations in Lowestoft, Stowmarket and Haverhill. Click the play button to move the map around, and select a pin to find the exact location of each bookshelf.

Finished a book at home? Bring it along and leave it on the shelf for another family to enjoy, helping us share stories across Suffolk.

Lowestoft community bookshelves

Stowmarket community bookshelves

Haverhill community bookshelves