Launceston Library and Information Service
Information about Launceston Library and Information Service.
The management of Launceston Library and Information service has been transferred to the Town Council as part of Cornwall Council’s Devolution Programme, which is helping councils and communities take over local ownership, management and control of services. Cornwall Council continues to support the Town Council to deliver the local service. Launceston Library customers will still be members of the Cornwall Library and Information Service and will be able to borrow from the Cornwall-wide stock of books, CD’s and DVD’s, as well as having access to online newspapers, e-magazines, eBooks and computers.
Opening hours
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10am-1pm |
Launceston Registration Office
The Launceston Registration Office is located in the Launceston Library/One Stop Shop. View the Launceston Registration Office opening hours. Please not: these are different to the Library and Information Service opening hours.
Accessibility
- We have a car park outside with a disabled badge holder space
- Main entrance has automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
Council payments taken
Cash, cheque and card payments are taken during normal opening hours.
You can use the links below to make an online payment:
- Pay it - pay your council tax, business rates, parking ticket and more.
- How to pay your council tax
- Council tenants - pay your rent using allpay Payment
Facilities
- Self Service (staff available to help if required)
- 7 Computers with internet access
- Free WiFi available
- Scanning, printing and photocopying
- Microfiche/microfilm reader
- National and local newspapers
- The Library subscribes to 'Which' magazine
Services
- National Concessionary bus pass applications are quick and easy to apply for online. If you do not have access to the internet they can be processed Monday to Friday during normal opening hours.
- We have a small amount of stock of recycling sacks and boxes available from this One Stop Shop. We cannot guarantee availability but we can order on your behalf. Alternatively you can order direct using our online form
Request recycling equipment / recycling containment
- Seagull proof bags available at a cost of £3.50. Each bag will hold three black rubbish sacks.
Events and activities
- Computer classes for beginners
- Reading groups -There are a number of reading groups in and around Launceston who use the library to get recommendations and sets of books.
- Special events - we have a wide range of events taking place in libraries including author talks, drop-in events and much more. Find out if there are any special events taking place in a library near you.
Children's activities
- Bookstart Rhymetime - join us every Friday morning during term time only. Combined session for toddlers and babies : 10.00-10.30am.
Useful Links
Information about Launceston Library and Information Service.
The management of Launceston Library and Information service has been transferred to the Town Council as part of Cornwall Council’s Devolution Programme, which is helping councils and communities take over local ownership, management and control of services. Cornwall Council continues to support the Town Council to deliver the local service. Launceston Library customers will still be members of the Cornwall Library and Information Service and will be able to borrow from the Cornwall-wide stock of books, CD’s and DVD’s, as well as having access to online newspapers, e-magazines, eBooks and computers.
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10am-1pm |
The Launceston Registration Office is located in the Launceston Library/One Stop Shop. View the Launceston Registration Office opening hours. Please not: these are different to the Library and Information Service opening hours.
- We have a car park outside with a disabled badge holder space
- Main entrance has automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
Cash, cheque and card payments are taken during normal opening hours.
You can use the links below to make an online payment:
- Pay it - pay your council tax, business rates, parking ticket and more.
- How to pay your council tax
- Council tenants - pay your rent using allpay Payment
- Self Service (staff available to help if required)
- 7 Computers with internet access
- Free WiFi available
- Scanning, printing and photocopying
- Microfiche/microfilm reader
- National and local newspapers
- The Library subscribes to 'Which' magazine
- National Concessionary bus pass applications are quick and easy to apply for online. If you do not have access to the internet they can be processed Monday to Friday during normal opening hours.
- We have a small amount of stock of recycling sacks and boxes available from this One Stop Shop. We cannot guarantee availability but we can order on your behalf. Alternatively you can order direct using our online form
Request recycling equipment / recycling containment
- Seagull proof bags available at a cost of £3.50. Each bag will hold three black rubbish sacks.
- Computer classes for beginners
- Reading groups -There are a number of reading groups in and around Launceston who use the library to get recommendations and sets of books.
- Special events - we have a wide range of events taking place in libraries including author talks, drop-in events and much more. Find out if there are any special events taking place in a library near you.
- Bookstart Rhymetime - join us every Friday morning during term time only. Combined session for toddlers and babies : 10.00-10.30am.
Free Wi-Fi available