Book Groups
12-book sets to enjoy as a group.
How does it work?
A number of our libraries host in-person book groups, as well as providing sets to community book groups meeting elsewhere. You can find a list of book groups meeting in Cornwall here.
If you'd like to set up your own group, pop into your local library and staff can help you get started. We provide:
Book group sets of 12 copies
An online catalogue to browse from home or at the library
Free reservations and loans
A click and collect option from your chosen library
Borrow for up to 12 weeks. (Please return as soon as you're finished so other groups can make use of the books.)
A book request form if you can't find what you're looking for
Borrow Box 'No Queues' eBook and eAudiobooks which your group can all read or listen to at once
Conversation starters to help get a discussion going
The Reading Agency Book Club Hub has further resources, book reviews, offers and tips for book clubs.
How to reserve a book group set
Visit our online catalogue and enter 'bookgroup' (no space) in the search or click to
browse all book group sets.
Narrow down your search by viewing our currently available book sets.
Reading with Friends
Launching on Book Club Day 11th September 2026
Easy to borrow 4-book bundles to share with friends, neighbours and colleagues.
How does it work?
You'll find Reading with Friends bundles at your local library and on the online catalogue for click and collect.
Borrow as normal using your library card. We've kept it simple, so it works in exactly the same way as borrowing an individual book.
There are 4 copies of the same book included, so you can read 1, share 3. This is the fun part!
You can chat as you go and share your thoughts with each other at the end if you'd like to. See our conversation starters if you'd like some prompts.
The loan lasts for 3 weeks. When you're finished - gather the books back and return as one complete bundle to your nearest library.
You can renew the bundle if you need a little longer.
Visit our online catalogue and enter 'ReadingWithFriends' (no space) in the search or click to browse all Reading with Friends bundles.
Online Book Club
Our online book club is free and easy to join in with on Facebook.
How does it work?
Each month you help us to pick a book.
The chosen title is available throughout the month as an eBook and eAudiobook on Borrow Box. You can read or listen at your own pace.
You can get started with Borrow Box here. It's a free app - you'll need your library card number to log in.
We host a discussion on the last Tuesday of the month 5.30pm - 6.15pm in our Cornwall Book Club Facebook group.
For the discussion we post questions about the book through the evening and you can add your thoughts in the comments. We leave these posts up, so if you can’t make it on the evening you can still add to the discussion throughout the week.
We put up a poll to choose the next month’s book.
Conversation Starters
You can use our conversations starters as prompts to spark a discussion.
Books in alternative formats
Do you need a title in an alternative format such as Large Print or a talking book for a member of your group? Whilst we cannot guarantee this, we will try to obtain a suitable copy. Please e-mail libadmin@cornwall.gov.uk with the details.
Can't find what you're looking for?
If the book set that you wish to borrow is not available on our online catalogue, we will be happy to consider buying a set for our stock but cannot guarantee this.
Please fill in the details in the book set request form below or email libadmin@cornwall.gov.uk.
To help us answer your enquiry, please provide us with as much detail as possible. If the title you're requesting is to tie in with an author event or literary festival, please include the name and date of the event. If we are unable to obtain a copy of the book we will let you know.
All fields marked with an asterisk * are required
When you have finished filling out this form please use the Submit form button. Please note, once you have submitted your form you will not be able to review it.
How we will use the information about you?
Cornwall Council has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. The information you provide will be used to deliver this service to you. We will only use this information for your membership of the Library and Information Service.
We will share your information with local town and parish councils and community groups who are our contracted partners in delivering the library service.
If you are eligible and choose to use our home library delivery, we will share your information with Royal Voluntary Service or other provider who is contracted to deliver this for us.
We will also share your information with the following contracted suppliers solely for the purpose of providing the library service
Education Software Solutions. This company provides our library management system.
Lorensbergs Ltd. This company provides our public computer booking system. You might use this if you book one of our public network computers.
Bibliotheca Ltd. This company provides our self service kiosks.
Digital Tech Solutions. This company provides our telephone messaging service.
Springshare. This company provides our customer communications system, Patron Point. Please note Patron Point may process personal data in the USA.
Notify who provide our text and email messaging service to send you non personalised library service information updates
How long will we keep this information for?
Your information will be kept 24 months from the date you last accessed the service unless there are outstanding loans or charges on your record. In this instance, your information may be kept for up to 84 months in line with Batchelor retention guidelines.