Launceston Library and One Stop Shop
Last updated: 01/05/2013
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Information about Launceston Library.
Launceston Library and One Stop Shop
Bounsalls Lane
Launceston PL15 9AB
Email: launceston.library@cornwall.gov.uk
Senior Library and Information Assistant: Antoinette Snook
Location Map - Launceston Library
Spring Bank Holiday
We are closed on Monday 27 May 2013
Opening hours
| Day |
Times |
| Monday |
9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday |
9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday |
9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday |
closed |
| Friday |
9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
The Launceston Registration Office is located in the Launceston
Library/One Stop Shop. Please note. The Launceston
Registration Office opening hours are different
to the Library/One Stop Shop opening hours.
This is a self-service library. Staff are available to help you
with your reading choices or if you wish to make an enquiry.
All Cornwall libraries can provide information on living,
working or studying in another European Union country.
Facilities
Disabled access
- We have a car park outside with a disabled badge holder space
- Main entrance has automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
Regular events and activities
- Antiques valuations with Richard Hamm
Interested in finding out how much your family heirlooms are
worth? Contact library for remaining dates.
- Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Join us every Friday morning from 10:00am - 11:00am for singing,
stories and an activity. Tuesday session at 10:30-11:30. See it,
sing it and sign. Free drop-in fun sessions for babies, toddlers
and their carers.
- Beginners Computer Lessons
Libraries run Beginners Computer Courses at select Libraries.
If you would like to attend just ask in your local
library.
- Little Red Bus
Would you like to know when the next Little Red Bus trip to Truro
will be? Travel dates on the noticeboard in the foyer.
- Readers’ groups
There are a number of reading groups in and around Launceston who
use the library to get recommendations and sets of books. If you
would like further details, please contact the library.
- Action on Hearing Loss
Monthly surgery offering advice and information held on the
second Friday of the month, 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Specialist Council advisors
available:
Benefits:
- Benefit staff will be available on the 1st and 2nd Fridays of
the month from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 3pm, drop in clinic, no
appointment necessary.
Housing Options:
- (by appointment only 0300 1234 161).
Partners:
- Citizens Advice Bureau - appointment only, for appointment call
08444 994188
Waste Management Containment
- A stock of recycling sacks and recycling boxes are available
here
Special Events
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