Cornwall Libraries@LibraryCornwall

Providing a library service to Cornwall. Free membership, free books, free wifi, free computer access. Follow us! IG @cornwalllibraries FB @CornwallLibraries

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Joined June 2013
You can now find us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/cornwalllib… Please be aware that we won't be monitoring X regularly, so please follow us on Bluesky, Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. facebook.com/CornwallLibrari… instagram.com/cornwalllibrar… #Cornwall #Libraries #Reading #Books
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We're pleased to announce a brand new resource 🎉 LOTE 4 Kids is an online collection of 4500+ digital children's books in over 70 languages, including sign languages. Find out more at: cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu… #CornwallLibraries #LOTE #LearnALanguage #Cornwall #CornwallRefugees
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The Waste team are in Hayle library this Friday morning from 10am-12pm to answer any questions and help with any issues you might have with the new waste service
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Which book do you wish had a sequel? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraryService #Cornwall #CornwallReading #LoveCornwall #CornwallLibraries
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They say don't judge a book by it's cover but... Do you have a favourite book cover design? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraryService #Cornwall #CornwallReading #LoveCornwall #CornwallLibraries
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"My local library had provided a free baby rhyme time for me and my little one. She absolutely loves the music and songs and has made baby friends." Rhyme Time sessions take place on a weekly basis at libraries throughout #Cornwall👉 cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu… #CornwallWhatsOn
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Which book made you laugh out loud the most? #CornwallLibraries #MondayMusings #CornwallLife #ReadingForPleasure #BooksWorthReading
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New book group sets available 🎉 We're always looking for ways to make our service more environmentally friendly. In an effort to make best use of extra copies of certain titles we've created new sets that can be borrowed by book groups across #Cornwall. cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu…
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Join us at Loggan's estate, #Hayle on Thurs 4th July and Thurs 25th of July. You'll have the chance to climb aboard our mobile library, sign up for a library card and start borrowing books and more. The DWP will also be on hand to answer any questions about benefits. #Cornwall
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"I love reading new publications and can't afford to buy them and the library has a great system to reserve books, it's so easy and convenient" With #CornwallLibraries, you can reserve #books from across #Cornwall to collect at your local branch. 👉 cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu…
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Who is your favourite contemporary author? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallBookworm #CornwallReading #LoveCornwall
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Staff recommendation 📢 Oi Frog and Friends, by Kes Gray. A fab collection of 5 stories read by David Mitchell. This audiobook is available for FREE via BorrowBox - listen straight on your phone or tablet. Visit our BorrowBox guide to get started at tinyurl.com/BorrowBoxGuide
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"Press Reader is amazing. In these times when disinformation is rife, the ability to read across a whole spectrum of newspapers and publications is fantastic. What's more, it is free for anyone with a Library card." Get started with Press Reader at tinyurl.com/PressReaderGuide
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Better late that never with this week's musing 😳 ... With the Women's Fiction Prize announcement due this Thursday, who's your favourite to win and which books have you enjoyed from the longlist? womensprize.com/prizes/women… @WomensPrize #WomensFictionPrize2024 #CornwallLibraries
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"Joining the book group has encouraged me to read different types of books and experience authors I was unfamiliar with." It's great to hear that people are enjoying our local book groups. We want to hear from you - tell us your story at tinyurl.com/LetsTalkCornwall #LoveCornwall
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June is National Crime Reading Month, so we'd like to know what your favourite crime fiction book is... #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallBookworm #CornwallReading #LoveCornwall #NationalCrimeReadingMonth #CrimeFiction
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"With limited mobility I love my Mobile Library. It is so easy to order books and the drivers/ librarians are so helpful." We're so pleased to hear this. You can find out more and view routes and timetables at cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu… #CornwallLibraries #CornwallMobileLibrary
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A nice simple one today - Who's your favourite author? (Or is it hard to choose?!) #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallBookworm #CornwallReading #LoveCornwall #NationalCrimeReadingMonth #CrimeFiction
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It’s #LocalAndCommunityHistoryMonth, so we want to know, what’s your favourite book set in Cornwall? (Fiction or non fiction) #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #LoveCornwall #LoveBooks #CornwallCouncil #CornwallLibraryService #Cornwall #CornwallUk
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Celebrate Creativity Wellbeing Week @RedruthLibrary with @ArtsWellCIC Join us for a free, dropin creative session on 20th May, 9:30am -12:30pm. No booking needed. Meet the Arts Well team and discover how creativity boosts wellbeing. #CornwallLibraries #CreativityAndWellBeingWeek
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Does it matter to you whether an audiobook is read by the author or not? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #LoveCornwall #LoveBooks #CornwallCouncil
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What book would you love to see adapted into a film (that hasn't yet been)? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleaure #Libraries
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Reluctant reader in the family? Have you thought of introducing your child to @ComicsPlus? It can be a great way to introduce the idea of reading for pleasure, builds confidence & most of all gives access to a whole world of stories -tinyurl.com/ComicsPlusGuide #CornwallLibraries
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Following the casting announcements for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, our #MondayMusings today are... Have you read the books? Would you have cast Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley in those roles? And, who would you cast as Joyce? #CornwallLibraries
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A dream job, bone-chilling secrets uncovered, and love pushed to its limits – #BookTok sensation Colleen Hoover’s bestseller, Verity, will have you addicted until the final chapter. Listen for free on #BorrowBox with your #CornwallLibraries card -tinyurl.com/BorrowBoxGuide
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We want to hear about how #CornwallLibraries have helped make a difference in your life. Whether it's our baby and toddler sessions bringing new parents together or free access to reading for everyone, let us know your story at the link below letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/lib…
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What new releases are you looking forward to this year? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleasure
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Did you also know, there's a dyslexia setting on #Borrowbox? Any downloaded e-books can be modified to a dyslexia-friendly typeface and background. This makes our whole e-book collection more accessible - download the app to your phone to get started tinyurl.com/BorrowBoxGuide
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Action-packed adventures await you on @comicsplus. Free with your #CornwallLibraries card, Comics Plus opens up a world of #Comics and #GraphicNovels, which are all free to access on your phone. Sign up today to start exploring - tinyurl.com/ComicsPlusGuide #ComicsPlus #ReadForFun
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📣 The Western Morning News is now on Borrowbox. You can download just one edition or click subscribe and it will automatically add to your Borrowbox account each time a new edition is published. Get started for free with your Cornwall Libraries card - tinyurl.com/BorrowBoxGuide
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What were the most memorable books you read at school? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #LoveCornwall #LoveBooks #CornwallCouncil
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#LearningToDrive? Your #CornwallLibraries card gives you free access to Theory Test Pro. This lets you practise online for your theory test with hazard perception videos, practise questions, mock tests and full access to the highway code. Get started at enquiryandinfo.theorytestpro…
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Looking for dyslexia-friendly books? We offer a wide range of Barrington Stoke books suitable for children and teens with dyslexia. Ask in branch or visit the Barrington Stoke collection on our online catalogue at 👉 prism.librarymanagementcloud… #CornwallLibraries #DyslexiaCornwall
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What's your favourite film adaptation of a book? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #LoveCornwall #LoveBooks #CornwallCouncil
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Happy #InternationalChildrensBookDay! Find the latest children's books and reserve them for free with your Cornwall Libraries card at prism.librarymanagementcloud… #CornwallLibraries #KidLit #ReadingForPleasure #LoveBooks
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What new releases are you looking forward to this year? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallCouncil #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleasure
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What feel-good reads are getting you in the mood for spring? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallCouncil #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleasure
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Saltash Town Council Library Hub would like your help to map out the flora and fauna in Saltash Town as part of their Spring Bio Watch. Pop into Saltash Library or e-mail david.orton@saltash.gov.uk to add your finds to the map. #SaltashLibrary #EnvironmentMonth #SpringWatch
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Saltash Town Council Library Hub would like your help to map out the flora and fauna in Saltash Town as part of their Spring Bio Watch. Pop into Saltash Library or e-mail david.orton@saltash.gov.uk to add your finds to the map. #SaltashLibrary #EnvironmentMonth #SpringWatch
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See where #CornwallMobileLibrary will be stopping this week. The mobiles run on a 4 weekly cycle, visiting locations in the east & west of the county. This week they'll be in the west. Reserve books ahead of time or browse on the day. cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu… #CornwallLibraries
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What books are on your to-read list? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallCouncil #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleasure
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As British Science Week draws to a close, we thought we'd leave you with a bit of reading inspiration... Pop into your local library, or visit our online catalogue to browse our science collection. 👉 prism.librarymanagementcloud… #BritishScienceWeek2024 #CornwallLibraries #Science
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Join Saltash Town Council Library Hub for a science-themed craft morning tomorrow. Make your own Sundial between 10am-12.30pm. #SaltashLibrary #CornwallLibraries #UKScienceWeek2024 #WhatsOnCornwall2024
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Have you discovered our new #Dickens Collection on #BorrowBox? These e-audiobooks are narrated by some fantastic actors - 'Little Dorrit' read by Juliet Stevenson & 'The Pickwick Papers' read by Neil Gaiman and Rory Kinnear, to name just a couple. 👉 tinyurl.com/DickensCollectio…
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#UKScienceWeek is in full swing at #Saltash Town Council Library Hub. They have events throughout the week, including a quiz with the chance to win a Galaxy Starry Night Show Projector and a craft morning to make your own sun dial this Saturday. Definitely worth a visit!
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As we've just had International Women's Day and March is Women's History Month, we thought for this week's question we'd ask - who are your favourite female authors? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallCouncil #ReadingForPleasure
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Happy International Women's Day! Have you discovered our Women's History Month collection on #BorrowBox yet? It's packed full of great books to read and listen to. Have a browse at cornwall.borrowbox.com/produ… #InternationalWomensDay2024 #WomensHistoryMonth #CornwallLibraries
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✨ Launching today! ✨ The CBeebies Bedtime Stories back-catalogue is being made available on BBC iPlayer from today. This is one more way to introduce young children to the joy of bedtime reading and all the benefits it can bring. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/categories… #ReadingTogether
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The Construction Skills Hub team at Truro and Penwith College invite you to a morning seminar on Tuesday 12th March, 'Not Just Bricks ad Mortar - New Pathways in the Built Environment'. This event is aimed at those working with young people in Cornwall. #CornwallCouncil
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Where have you been inspired to visit after reading a book? #CornwallLibrariesMondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService #CornwallCouncil #LoveBooks #ReadingForPleasure
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Did anyone catch the final #BetweenTheCovers discussion last night on BBC 2? What did you make of the series? Have you discovered any new favourite books as a result? You can reserve the last two books at: tinyurl.com/TheUnspeakableAc… tinyurl.com/RedheadbytheSide… #CornwallLibraries
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