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
Sign up to the St Ives Library newsletters
- 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.