About
The Aldeburgh Library Foundation (the Foundation) was formed in August 2012 as a limited Company, by a Town Steering Group set up in response to the threat of widespread library closures. The Foundation was registered as a Charity (# 1150450) in January 2013. The Friends of Aldeburgh Library elect its Board of Trustees - see FoAL page for details.
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Charity Trustee Board:
Annique Batters (Chair)
Marianne Fellowes (Courses & Events)
Caroline Boyd (Treasurer)
Nicholas Barker (Treasurer)
Abi Hassett
David Briggs
Kate Drayton
Ann Wills (Secretary)
Alison Sales
Jenny Dow
Ex Officio
Sue Osben (Library Manager)
Contact us
If you wish to contact us or join or amend our mailing list please use the online email form reached via the button below
Welcome to the Foundation's website
Aldeburgh Library Foundation, a registered charitable company, runs courses & talks and raises money to support the Library and activities for the community in Aldeburgh.
The Library in Aldeburgh is located at the Triangle Wood Green on Victoria Road, IP15 5EG.​ ​
​Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 1:00pm
( Wed close 6:00pm )
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00pm
Sunday 10:00 - 1:00pm
The new Library Phone number is
01728 587100
Autumn Timetable for 2025
We are excited to announce our September to December 2025 programme.
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Booking Information from Autumn 2025
To book your course either use the 'CONTACT US TO BOOK' button above, or complete booking form and drop off at the Library. You should receive a reply with booking information.
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All courses and talks are to be paid for in advance.
Payments can be made by cash, cheque, BACS or via the Library sum up card machine.​
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Please contact Abi directly by email or telephone if you have questions or would like help concerning your booking, such as dates, times, payment etc.
01394 421769
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Policy Approach
The Foundation’s policy approach has been to:
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Encourage, promote and support the development of a thriving knowledge hub at the heart of the Aldeburgh community for the benefit of the whole community, in which reading, learning and sharing knowledge can help to shape future well-being.
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ALF runs a thriving local adult education activity with courses and talks mostly in the Library
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provide a welcoming, accessible environment where social inclusion and community development can safely prosper in response to changing demographics, and socio-economic and educational needs of the people in the area of benefit.
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ALF has raised over £120,000 to refurbish the Library and facilities including a children's area and better access.
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build partnerships of shared interest between public, private and voluntary sectors at the heart of the Aldeburgh community.
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ALF funds extra hours for Library staff to run community and voluntary activities in the building.
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Objectives
The Foundation’s charitable objectives are:
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To advance the education of the general public in Aldeburgh, Suffolk and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of a lending library.
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To further or benefit the residents of Aldeburgh, Suffolk and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.