🎉 Big news! We have been named the South West regional winner for Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026. Cornwall Libraries' entry highlighted how libraries bring communities together, including work welcoming families settling in Cornwall. 🤞for the finals! #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies

A Family Matter by #ClaireLynch has been awarded the #NeroBookAwards2025 Gold Prize - Book of the Year! 🎺 We're excited to get stuck into this one, and have made it available for you to read as a physical #book, or on #eBook / #eAudio format on BorrowBox. cornwall.borrowbox.com/search?q=a%2...

We're celebrating being regional & country finalists for Library of the Year in the #Nibbies (#TheBritishBookAwards)! 🥳🎉📘 It's fantastic to see our library teams getting recognition on a national level. We couldn't be prouder of the work they do to support communities across Cornwall. #Libraries

FREE half-term fun with Comics Plus and Cornwall Libraries! Access the children's comics library from home with a phone or tablet. www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-mu... #Cornwall #CornwallKids #HalfTermActivities #CornwallTeens #ComicsPlus #Comics #GraphicNovels #GoAllIn2026 @comicsplus.bsky.social

There's still time to join in with February's Online #BookClub choice - Killing Time, Alan Bennett - on Borrowbox. Listen (2 hrs) or read, the choice is yours! We'll be posting questions for discussion in the Facebook group from 5.30pm on Tues 24th Feb. www.facebook.com/groups/cornw... #Cornwall

Who heard the announcement about the next #Gruffalo book?! 🎉😀 We couldn't be more excited for #GruffaloGranny later in the year. In the meantime, we've got a huge range of Gruffalo stories and play books for little ones to get them up to speed! prism.librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/cornwall/ite...

For our February online book club title, we'll be reading / listening to Killing Time by #AlanBennett 🎉 Join our Facebook group to join in the fun www.facebook.com/groups/cornw.... All you need is your #library card number and you can borrow for free straight to your phone or tablet with #BorrowBox

📻👀Did you catch our brilliant ambassador Tom Palmer on BBC #Cornwall on Tuesday? It’s well worth a listen, especially if you know a reluctant reader. Tom opens up about his own childhood dislike of reading and how he found a love for books through #football. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #Library

We’d like to say a huge thank you to #artist and #author #KurtJackson for very kindly donating copies of a number of his books. We’re really grateful for the support and for the chance to share work that celebrates #Cornish landscapes, wildlife and communities with #library users across the county.

For today's #MondayMusing we'd love to hear what you've been reading this week. Has it been a cosy Christmas story, a quick-read, an escapist fantasy novel...? We know that some of you will have found more time to read and some are pushed for time in amongst the chaos! #Reading #Books #Cornwall

📣 BIG news We're relaunching our online Facebook #BookClub. We'd love for you to join us at www.facebook.com/groups/cornwallbookclub All you need is your free #Cornwall Libraries card. Read along for free from the comfort of your own home. Poll now open to help us choose our first book for Jan.

As we settle in for a festive break, we'd love to know what your top reads of 2025 have been. Is there a story that has stuck with you? A book you'd recommend to others? Or a non-fiction title that taught you something new? Let us know in the comments 👇 #MondayMusing #Libraries #Books #Reading

We’ve been tracking Shelfie to the East of #Cornwall… What are you up to now Shelfie?! Enjoying some tasty treats at #LiskeardLibrary by the looks of it, and who cam blame you, with their onsite café? We enjoy settling in a book, a coffee and a #cake ourselves. #ElfOnTheShelf #CornwallLibraries

Shelfie's been hitching a ride on our #MobileLibrary! An elf could get to the far reaches of #Cornwall that way. Our mobile library serves hard to reach & rural areas, taking the library out into the community for those who can't get to one of our library buildings. Now, where did that elf hop off?

We're thrilled to be working with Tom Palmer for the #NationalYearOfReading 2026!

Does anyone recognise this library? Tag them in the comments and help us track to down Shelfie! 👀 Up to mischief as usual, but that's ok - elves aren't shushed or expected to sit still in our libraries, no one is! #Cornwall #Library #ElfOnTheShelf #Christmas2025 #CornwallLibraries

💛 New stories, fresh drama, and characters you won’t forget! The Romantic Tragedy of a Drama King by Harry Trevakdwyn, It Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole, and The Girl with the Red Boots by Alex Wheatle are the latest YA releases ready for you to dive into at Cornwall Libraries tinyurl.com/CornwallYA

Today we pause to reflect. We remember those who lived through conflict, those who served, and those whose stories remind us why peace matters. Libraries help to preserve & amplify voices so that communities can learn, because remembering the past can help us build a better future. #RemembranceDay

Congratulations to David Szalay on his Booker Prize win last night with Flesh 🎉 You can get your name on the list to read this - and explore the full longlist collection while you're at it - on our online catalogue at tinyurl.com/CornwallLibr... #BookerPrize2025 #BookerPrize #Library #Cornwall

Find out how to use the new Text View feature on Borrowbox. This is a fab new feature to make it easy to read magazines on your phone. #Magazines #BorrowBox #Library #Cornwall #Libraries #Reading #Articles

📚 We’re almost at the end of our A–Z #ReadingChallenge! This month we’re celebrating V and W. From the cosy charm of Val Wood to the suspenseful twists of Tim Weaver, there’s something for every kind of reader. Pick up a #library #book by an author whose name starts with V or W to join in...

We'd love to know - which #non-fiction #books are sparking your interest this Autumn? Are you delving into our #science section, taking on a #crafting project and looking for inspiration, or making plans for some winter sun with the help of one of our guidebooks. Let us know below. #MondayMusing

Who's excited for this Saturday? From 1st of November Lostwithiel Library will be trialling Saturday opening 9am-12noon 🎉 See you there? #Lostwithiel #Cornwall #Library #HalfTermActivities #CornwallKids #CornwallFamilies #Books

We’re excited to announce this year’s Hall for Cornwall drawing competition 🥁 To celebrate this year’s festive pantomime adventure, Aladdin, we’re asking you to design your perfect magic carpet! 💫 Pick up a competition sheet from your local #Cornwall library to take part. Closing date Mon 3rd Nov

📚 #MondayMusing 💭 Are you a one-book-at-a-time reader, or do you love to juggle several stories at once? 🤹‍♀️✨ Some of us like to stay loyal to one book until the very last page, while others keep a whole stack on the go — a chapter here, a chapter there! Tell us your style in the comments 👇 #Books

🎧 Available instantly on BorrowBox e-audio! tinyurl.com/BorrowBoxGuide 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. #MondayMusings #CornwallLibraries #Library #Cornwall #Reading

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.

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 😎 tinyurl.com/TransparentLanguageGuide #Cornwall #Library #Learning

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

📣 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...

✨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! #CornwallLibraries #CornwallLibraryService

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...

#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.

It's not just capes and kids’ stuff! Comics Plus has everything from memoirs 📚 to sci-fi sagas 🚀and it’s all FREE with your library card! 🎉 No waiting, no holds, just instant access to 1000s of graphic novels & #comics for every taste. Get started today 👉 Bit.ly/CornwallsComicsPlus #LoveCornwall

Will you be at the #RoyalCornwallShow this week? What do you look forward to most about the show & what have been your favourite stands in the past? We'll be at stand 🌟140 with games, crafts, books & a chance to sign up and enter our competition to win a free tablet. Tell your friends! #Wadebridge

🥔CALLING SUPERTATO FANS✨ The #StAustell Festival of Children's Literature is hosting a SUPER special event on the 14th of June with Sue Hendara, co-creator of the bestselling #Supertato books! Why not check out the Supertato #books at Cornwall Libraries ahead of the big day👉 tinyurl.com/CLSupertato

What's one book that has made you think differently? Did it change your view on a certain topic, make you see the world differently or was it a biography that made you understand a well-known person in a different way? #CornwallLife #MondayMusings #ReadingForPleasure #BooksToChangeTheWorld

✨Dreaming of stitching on screen?✨ The BBC is looking for contestants for the next season of #TheGreatBritishSewingBee - and #CornwallLibraries can hook you up with the books to get you there! Find your next sew-venture in our catalogue today👉 tinyurl.com/CornwallSews #CornwallSewing #CornwallArt

💥 New comics just dropped on Comics Plus! With your Cornwall Library card, you get unlimited, free access to a huge range of titles, from epic adventures to fan favourites like Darkwing Duck & Zomcom. AND you can download them for offline reading, perfect for on-the-go fun! 👉 bit.ly/CornwallsCom...