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🎼 Intermezzo by #SallyRooney — an intimate story of family, grief, and love from the bestselling author of Normal People.

Borrow now, listen today — no queues, just stories ✨
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📚 The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by #JamesPatterson & #MattEversmann — a heart-warming celebration of the people who bring stories to life.

🎧 Available instantly on BorrowBox e-audio!
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Dive into these top titles:

🔥 Fire on the Horizon by #WilburSmith — epic historical adventure set against the Boer War, filled with courage, conflict, and survival.

Imagine you’re the librarian for a day… 📚✨

What new collection, event, or display would you introduce in your library — and why?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments — who knows, you might inspire something new in our libraries.

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4) 😇 Self-help - We've got titles to tackle stress & boost wellbeing throughout the day. With everything from self-improvement to healthy recipe books, there's something for everyone. And what's more it's all FREE at your local library. Sign up today at tinyurl.com/JoinCornwall...

3) 🤓 Non-fiction - Arm yourself with knowledge in the quest for better sleep. You can learn about the science of sleep in our non-fiction section. We've got everything from Matthew Walkers 'Why We Sleep' to Lisa Varadi's beautiful pocket title 'Sleep'.

2) 🎧 Audiobooks - with Cornwall Libraries you can listen to eAudio straight from your phone. Use the BorrowBox sleep tools to switch off automatically with a time limit or at the end of the chapter. Find a soothing narrator, relax and drift off to sleep without worrying about losing your place.

This #Sleeptember we've been spotlighting library resources to help reduce screen-time and improve sleep...

1) 📚 Books at bedtime - unwinding with a good book can be a great way to build in some downtime and relax before bed, without the blue-light. Borrow for free from your local library.

A boy looks out scared through some blinds, with ripped newspaper style message reading 'Have you practised?'. Below are the words: Tired of a certain sassy owl? Join Cornwall Libraries for ad-free, judgement-free language learning. It's FREE!

Tired of a certain sassy owl? 🦉🤨

We've got you covered!

Join us on Transparent Languages for ad-free, judgement-free #LanguageLearning. Learn when and where it suits you with our handy mobile app.

FREE with Cornwall Libraries 😎
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The Great British Bake Off is back tonight – and we can’t wait for the showstoppers, soggy bottom & Hollywood handshakes.

Why not join in the fun at home? Borrow one of our brilliant #baking and #cookery books to whip up something delicious while you watch the drama unfold in the tent.

#GBBO #Yum

As the holidays draw to a close, the Summer Reading Challenge finish line is in sight! You’ve still got until 13th Sep to finish your books & get down to your local library to claim your treasure.

Not started yet? Not a problem! It's not too late to join in the fun. Sign up with Cornwall Libraries

🦸‍♂️ Will Craig save the day? Come and find out, and along the way learn how to identify different trees, discover the wonder of photosynthesis, meet some friendly forest creatures and encounter crazy characters from folklore and fairy tales!

We look forward to seeing you there!

🐾 Meet Craig, the friendly Forest Ranger and resident tree expert, who will be your guide to the tremendous world of trees. It’s his job to make sure the woods are a peaceful and happy place, but he’s having a tough time of it today!

🐞 Camborne Library: (booking required through Eventbrite from 1st September - please check @CamborneLibrary for the link nearer the time)

Saturday 27th September, 10.30am-11.30am, Council Chamber, The Passmore Edwards Building, Camborne.

50 minutes, 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come and join us at:
🐝 Newquay Library & Information Service : (no booking required, outdoor event, bring a blanket to sit on)

Monday 1st September, 11.00am-12.00pm, at the Killacourt, Newquay.

50 minutes long and suitable for children aged 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

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🎉 The shows are part of Forest for Cornwall's celebration for these two communities that have got involved and planted trees in their streets, parks and gardens, which will provide benefits for many generations to come🌳

📣 Forest for Cornwall are very excited to have teamed up with Cornwall Libraries to host two special free performances of Squashbox Theatre's 'Tales from the Trees' in Newquay and Camborne...

Send your thoughts, a drawing of your favourite book moment, or even a photo of you reading in your favourite spot to libraries@cornwall.gov.uk for a chance to win a book token. Please let us know if it’s okay to share it on our social media and make sure to pop “SRC and Me” in the subject line.

✨One moment you’re in a Cornish field with your horse, the next you’re sailing the high seas, climbing a mountain, or stepping into another world entirely! That’s the magic of the #SummerReadingChallenge — your book is the ticket & your imagination does the travelling. ✨

#CornwallLife #CornwallKids

Kate Atkinson's gripping novel When Will There Be Good News? is now available on BorrowBox as an eBook — with no queues this month. That means you can start reading straight away!
Perfect for fans of twisty plots, great characters, fab stories!

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Want to check your #BloodPressure without the hassle?
Did you know that you can borrow a blood pressure monitor from #Cornwall Libraries – just like a book? Take it home, pop the kettle on, and check your blood pressure in your own time, in your own space. Ask in branch or reserve on our catalogue

Harbour Housing are making great use of some of our former #library stock in #StAustellCornwall. Perfect for us to give our withdrawn stock a new lease of life, while making way for new titles on our own shelves, as well as helping us to reach more people in the local community. #Cornwall #Books

Cornish children taking on this year's Summer Reading Challenge with @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social can enjoy a swimming session too. 31% of local children leave school unable to swim 25m unaided, so sign up at: www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu...

#partnership @activepartnerships.bsky.social

Over 6617 children across #Cornwall have signed up to the #SummerReadingChallenge2025 already. There's still plenty of time to join in, with #books to be read, prizes to be won & activities taking place in our #libraries all summer; And it's all FREE!

👉 www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu...

Cornwall’s libraries welcome children to take part in this year’s ‘story garden’ Summer Reading Challenge Last year more than 8,500 children in Cornwall took part

#NEWS: 📚 Children in Cornwall are invited to join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social!

The national event encourages kids to read over the summer.

The theme, Story Garden, celebrates the magic of stories and nature.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Thank you to all who came to see us at Liskeard Pride! We're proud that libraries are inclusive, community spaces, holding a wealth of stories from all walks of life, whether you're looking for a character just like you or seeing the world through another person's eyes. Next up Truro Pride 26th July

No queues, just great reads🎧 📚

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️This Pride Month, why not explore something a little different? Bi by Julia Shaw is available now on BorrowBox -no waiting, free with your #Library card.

Part #science, part #history, part personal journey, it’s an eye-opening look at the “B” in #LGBTQ+

#Cornwall

Helston Library are back on Instagram! 🎉Give them a follow at @helston.library - www.instagram.com/helston.library.

#Helston #HelstonCornwall #WhatsOnCornwall #CornwallKids #CornwallLife #CornwallLibraries #CornwallReading #CornwallBookworms #CornwallCommunity

This week is #VolunteersWeek and we want to say a big THANK YOU!

Our #volunteers help us with everything from the Summer Reading Challenge, to shelving books & running STEM sessions. Speak to your local #library to find out what opportunities are available in your area 👉 tinyurl.com/YourLocalCor...

Who's excited for #RoyalCornwallShow2025 this week?! 🎉🐄🐖🐑

You'll find us at stand 140 👀 with games, crafts, #Storytime, and a library van full of #books. Come and find out about all the FREE resources your #library card gives you access to and enter our competition for a chance to win a tablet.