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St Ives Library and Information Service


St Ives Library and Visitor Information Service is managed by St Ives Town Council, supported by Cornwall Council.

Opening hours

Day Times
Monday 9:30am-4.00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-4.00pm
Wednesday 9:30am-4.00pm
Thursday 9:30am-4.00pm
Friday 9:30am-4.00pm
Saturday 9:30am-4.00pm

 

Accessibility

  • The nearest car park is the Station car park and St Ives bus station at the Malakoff. No parking nearby.
  • Wheelchair accessible with a lift to the first floor

Events

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  • Rhyme Time – Wednesday 10:45am to 11:15am 30 minutes of songs and stories for Pre-school children and their carers
  • Craft Hive – second Friday of the month 11am to 1pm, £3, bring along your crafty work in progress and enjoy a cuppa and chat
  • Citizens Advice – 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month by appointment
  • Art Club – Art clubs is now as and when
  • Book Groups
  • Children’s Story Time
  • Lego Club every Saturday 1pm – 3pm
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Poetry Circle 

We work closely with the St Ives Archive. This holds information on every aspect of the town in: newspaper articles, maps, legal documents, correspondence, catalogues, books

Facilities

  • Library Self Service (staff available to help if required)
  • Large Art book collection
  • Usually 5 Computers with internet access - available for 1 hours sessions.
  • Please note that due to refurbishments, Nov 2025, there is currently only 1
  • computer available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Scanning, printing and photocopying
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor Information –including maps, guides, public transport information and gifts.
  • Room hire
  • Work spaces

Visit St Ives Town Council website to find out more.

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