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Library in King's Lynn, Norfolk UK. Books, events, PCs and Wi-Fi, printing facilities - and more! Managed by Norfolk County Council.

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Description
Norfolk Libraries are managed by Norfolk County Council. Promoting literacy and an enjoyment of reading
Providing information for life
Encouraging lifelong learning
Supporting local communities
General Information
Your local library has something for everyone and it’s free to join. When you join, you can use any Norfolk Library to:
• Borrow up to 15 books for free, for up to 3 weeks at a time
• Borrow the latest DS, Wii & Playstation games at affordable hire fees
• Borrow the latest DVDs at affordable hire fees.. • Borrow the latest CDs (not all libraries) at affordable hire fees
• Return all of the above to any library in Norfolk
• Download ebooks from the Norfolk Digital Library – up to 6 at a time, for a maximum of 3 weeks
• Request books online
• Renew books online
• Bring your children to Bookstart Bounce & Rhymes & other events
• Use our PCs – office software, email and the internet are all free
• Access study material
• Research local history
• Access business information (not all libraries)

Your library card will expire every three years to allow us to check that the information we hold about you is correct. Disclaimer

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• Any sensitive personal data
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01/11/2026

The Kings Lynn Christmas Dickensian Trail organised by our friends at True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum

Collect stickers of Christmas carol characters at participating venues around Kings Lynn, when completed you can win a small prize!

All Participants can be entered into a draw to win a gift voucher for the Corn Exchange Cinema!

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from Kings Lynn Library!

We have so loved seeing everyone's costumes today!

30/10/2026

We're so excited to be hosting the touring exhibition of Agatha Christie: World of Mystery!
You can view the four exhibition panels on the First Floor of the Library from now until the end of the year.

30/10/2026

🕵️‍♀️ Step into the world of Agatha Christie! 📚

Discover the life and legacy of the Queen of Crime in a free exhibition on the first floor of King’s Lynn Library from now until Christmas.

Marking 50 years since Christie’s death, this fascinating display explores the story behind the world’s bestselling novelist, from her own remarkable life to the creation of her unforgettable detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Created as part of the Living Knowledge Network Norfolk Library and Information Service is proud to be one of just 33 library services across the UK sharing this special exhibition, inspired by the British Library’s major new exhibition (30 October 2026 - 20 June 2027)

🔎 Uncover the mysteries behind the author’s life
📖 Learn about her enduring literary legacy
📚 Borrow her novels and revisit your favourite Christie classics

Visit King’s Lynn Library and immerse yourself in a world of mystery, intrigue and unforgettable storytelling. ✨

ID: Promotional graphic for Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, featuring a vintage typewriter on a teal background and the words “In your local library”.

29/10/2026

Stanley and Margaret are getting VERY excited for the upcoming Dragon Festival on Saturday 7th November which this year is going town-wide in King's Lynn!

Here at the library we'll be holding dragon storytimes and craft activities between 11am-2pm! Pop in with the whole family for these FREE activities (and get to meet our very own dragons too!)

Image description: Library dragon mascots Stanley and Margaret reading a book called Peppa and the Dragon; Stanley and Margaret looking at a natural history book from the 17th Century featuring images of dragons which is part of our special book collection; the St George's Guildhall Dragon Festival event poster

28/10/2026

In one month on November 28th at 11am there is a Storytime, a free raffle to win Julia Donaldson books, (including the Gruffalo Granny!), colouring in and singing the Gruffalo song.
No need to book
ALL WELCOME

22/10/2026

What have Stanley and Margaret been up to now? 🐉🤔

This half term, our library dragons have been getting stuck into our Green Libraries Week activities!

They’ve tackled the grown-ups’ quiz ✅
They’ve tried the children’s quiz ✅
They’ve hunted high and low for the treasure hunt letters 🔎
And they’ve been scratching their dragon heads trying to unscramble the mystery word! 🐲💭

Think you can do better than Stanley and Margaret? 😄

Pick up your quiz and treasure hunt sheets from the Welcome Desk and join in the fun!

🌿🐉 Happy hunting!

22/10/2026

Meet and teach at Kings Lynn Library!

We have 7 meeting rooms and 2 classrooms available to hire.
The rooms are available from Monday to Friday between
10.30am and 6.30pm and on a Saturday from 10.30am until
3.30pm.
Bookings outside of normal staffed hours attract an additional
staff time charge and are agreed at the discretion of the library
manager.
All rooms are accessible, a lift and toilets are available on all
floors. Digital screens are available for interactive meetings and
events on request.
All rooms are charged by the hour.
To Book:
Email: [email protected] or call 01603 774777

20/10/2026

FREE electric blanket testing at your library!

Bring your electric blanket/heated throw or heat pad and small electrical items, including heaters along for a free safety check at any of the events below:

Monday 2nd November
🔴 King's Lynn Library 10am-12noon
🟠 Watton Library 2-4pm

Tuesday 3rd November
🟡 Sheringham Library 10am-12noon
🔴 Caister Library 2-4pm

Wednesday 4th November
🟠 Sprowston Library 10-12noon
🟡 Harleston Library 2-4pm

There will also be the chance to talk to the friendly teams from Norfolk Trading Standards and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service about product safety, home fire safety and how to best protect yourself from scams.

If you are unable to attend, please see if a friend, relative or neighbour can bring your blanket along for you.

20/10/2026

📢 FREE coding activities this half-term! Join us during Green Libraries Week to learn how coding can help us understand the environment. Suitable for children and young people aged 8+.
Coding with Micro:Bit - Friday 23rd October
🐾 Animal Trackers, 10.30-11.30am
🌍 Environment Explorers, 11.45am-12.45pm
Coding with LEGO - Wednesday 28th October
🌦️ Rain or Shine, 2.30-3.30pm
🤖 Rubbish-Busting Robot, 3.45-4.45pm
Coding with Scratch - Thursday 29th October
🌳 A Tree's Journey, 10-11am
🐢 Turtle Tracker, 11.15am-12.15pm
Booking is essential as places are limited. For more information and booking visit the What's on in Norfolk Libraries page on the Norfolk Libraries website or speak to library staff.

Address

46 New Conduit Street
King's Lynn
PE301DL

Telephone

+441553772568

Website

http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

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