An Ipswich library is holding a free festival full of fun, games and group activities this weekend.

The Gainsborough Community Fun Day will take place this Sunday, August 21 at Landseer Park between noon and 4pm.

Ipswich Star: Gainsborough Community Fun DayGainsborough Community Fun Day (Image: Gainsborough Community Library)

A range of local organisations will come together to offer participants information, advice and lots of fun.

Visitors will be able to have a go in a boxing ring, pick up free books, try crafts and games, discover local social clubs, get a snack and enjoy music and other entertainment for children and adults.

Ipswich Star: Gainsborough Community Fun DayGainsborough Community Fun Day (Image: Gainsborough Community Library)

Ipswich Star: Gainsborough Community Fun DayGainsborough Community Fun Day (Image: Gainsborough Community Library)

Mandy Grimwood, the manager of Gainsborough Community Library, said: “We are offering all sorts of free activities for families to take part in.

“We’ll be joined by, among others, the police, Suffolk Archives, Girlguiding, Scouts, Citizens Advice, RSPCA as well as English boxing club and Let's Talk Reading.

Ipswich Star: Manager Mandy Grimwood outside Gainsborough Library in Ipswich, which will be taking part in the Great Get Together weekend. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNManager Mandy Grimwood outside Gainsborough Library in Ipswich, which will be taking part in the Great Get Together weekend. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

“It will be an afternoon of free fun for everybody. We cannot wait to bring the community together and to show people just how much help, support and activities are available in the local area.”

Ipswich Star: Gainsborough Community Fun DayGainsborough Community Fun Day (Image: Gainsborough Community Library)