Launceston Library and Information Service
Launceston Library and Information Service is managed by Launceston Town Council, supported by Cornwall Council.
Cornwall’s Libraries are now able to offer book services again by welcoming you at the door but not any further just yet. Order your books online, then go to your nominated library to collect them from the lobby or entrance. You can also return items, with no fines until 30 September. Regular library activities such as story-time sessions will have to wait until we can fully reopen. They can’t go ahead until it is safe. Please keep an eye on our social posts and publicity.
Please note that not all services and facilities are available so please check with your local library before making a special journey.
All online services continue. These include:
If you’ve been longing for a real book in your lap, come back to us from Monday 6 July, opening days and times will vary. Please see opening times below.
Those who use the Information Service for payments and council enquiries should continue to use:
- paypoint facilities
- online options
- telephone options
These have been in place over the last three months. The Information Service remains closed. The click and collect service is only for library books.
Click and Collect from 6 July 2020
Please check Launceston Town Council website for up to date opening hours.
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
Launceston Registration Office
The Launceston Registration Office is located in the Launceston Library/One Stop Shop. View the Launceston Registration Office opening hours. Please note: 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
Payments for Council services such as Council Tax or Business Rates are taken during opening hours at this location, please have your bill to hand.
For your convenience there are a range of PayPoint and Post Office sites that accept both cash and card payments, with most Post Offices still accepting cheques at no extra cost. Your account will be updated overnight and many PayPoint stores have longer opening hours, often including weekends, offering greater flexibility and choice. Head over to my area to see which facilities are available to you more locally.
Should you prefer to pay online, please use the links below:
- 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
- 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.
- Storytime - join us every Tuesday 10.00 - 10.15am during term time only. Followed by Duplo Club 10.15 - 11.00am. Free of charge and no need to book.
Useful Links
Launceston Library and Information Service is managed by Launceston Town Council, supported by Cornwall Council.
Cornwall’s Libraries are now able to offer book services again by welcoming you at the door but not any further just yet. Order your books online, then go to your nominated library to collect them from the lobby or entrance. You can also return items, with no fines until 30 September. Regular library activities such as story-time sessions will have to wait until we can fully reopen. They can’t go ahead until it is safe. Please keep an eye on our social posts and publicity.
Please note that not all services and facilities are available so please check with your local library before making a special journey.
All online services continue. These include:
If you’ve been longing for a real book in your lap, come back to us from Monday 6 July, opening days and times will vary. Please see opening times below.
Those who use the Information Service for payments and council enquiries should continue to use:
- paypoint facilities
- online options
- telephone options
These have been in place over the last three months. The Information Service remains closed. The click and collect service is only for library books.
Please check Launceston Town Council website for up to date opening hours.
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
The Launceston Registration Office is located in the Launceston Library/One Stop Shop. View the Launceston Registration Office opening hours. Please note: 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
Payments for Council services such as Council Tax or Business Rates are taken during opening hours at this location, please have your bill to hand.
For your convenience there are a range of PayPoint and Post Office sites that accept both cash and card payments, with most Post Offices still accepting cheques at no extra cost. Your account will be updated overnight and many PayPoint stores have longer opening hours, often including weekends, offering greater flexibility and choice. Head over to my area to see which facilities are available to you more locally.
Should you prefer to pay online, please use the links below:
- 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
- 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.
- Storytime - join us every Tuesday 10.00 - 10.15am during term time only. Followed by Duplo Club 10.15 - 11.00am. Free of charge and no need to book.
Free Wi-Fi available