Penryn Library

08/05/2026

An ancient Cornish festival. A long-buried secret. A dance that could change everything.

Flo Richards returns to Helston to sell the house she inherited and leave the past behind for good. But when she’s forced to dance with her first love during the town’s famous Flora Day celebrations, old memories resurface—and a letter from her late mother reveals a shocking secret about Flo’s identity.

Can one final Flora Day heal old wounds and change her future forever?

This book has been popular - but you can reserve a copy here 👉https://prism.librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/cornwall/

06/05/2026

Looking for a space to study, browse, or just relax? We’ve got you covered 👇

💻 Self-service facilities (with friendly staff on hand if you need help)
🔎 Easy access to our library catalogue to browse & reserve items
🖥️ 4 public computers with internet access
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
🖨️ Scanning, printing & photocopying
• 10p A4 black & white
• 50p A4 colour

🤫 Quiet study and work areas for focus time
🧸 A fun children’s play area for little ones
🔋 Used battery deposit box for recycling
☎️ Direct phone line to access Cornwall Council services
📥 Convenient book drop box for returns anytime

Whether you're studying, working, or visiting with family, Penryn Library is here for you 💙

Pop in and make the most of your local library today

01/05/2026

📚CHAMPs member Jason talks with Cerys and Karen from Cornwall Libraries to chat about how libraries can be welcoming, calm and accessible places for everyone.
In this episode, they talk about:
🌟 What to expect when you walk into a library
🌟 Support for people with learning disabilities & autistic people
🌟 Easy read books, picture books & more
🌟 How to join your local library
🌟 Friendly staff who are always happy to help

😊 If you’ve ever felt nervous about going into a library, this episode is a great place to start.

It’s friendly, relaxed and full of useful information!
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/CUCornwallLibraries

28/04/2026

📚 Local author looking for feedback!

Aisling Manser is inviting your help with her most ambitious project yet – a children’s book for ages 7–11. The story follows Ziggy, who is sent from his home planet to help save Earth from the “rotten fruits” of the world. Through this adventure, the book explores important global topics in a way that’s engaging and easy for children to understand.

This is a test of the market, and Aisling would love to hear what young readers think! If you have a budding young bookworm at home, please pop into Penryn Library and take a look. Your feedback would be hugely appreciated 💫

23/04/2026

Polite reminder!

You can still pick up a Cornwall Libraries Loyalty Card from your library.

Get it stamped when you visit or take part in activities, and once it’s full you’ll be entered into a monthly draw to win prizes 🎁 It’s free, it’s simple, and it’s our way of saying thanks for supporting your local library.

To find out more go to 👉 tinyurl.com/CLLoyalty

Pop in, pick one up, and start collecting your stamps today 📖✨

16/04/2026

📚 Looking for a quiet place to revise?

If you’re getting ready to sit your GCSEs or A Levels, Penryn Library is a great spot to focus and get your study done. It’s calm, comfortable, and perfect for staying on track during exam season.

Pop in, find a quiet corner, and make the most of your revision time. You’ve got this! 💪

02/04/2026

🌼 Easter Opening Hours 🐣

Just a quick note to let you know that Penryn Town Council Offices and Library will be closed for the Easter break from 5pm on Thursday 2nd April, reopening at 9am on Tuesday 7th April.

We hope you all have a lovely, relaxing Bank Holiday weekend and get to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends 💛

See you when we’re back!

31/03/2026

📣📣📣 Join us tonight!

Our online book club will be discussing this month's book - On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej B***e - tonight, Tues 31st March, 5.30-6.15pm.

It will be taking place in our Cornwall Libraries Online Book Club Facebook group, so pop along and join if you haven't already. We'll post questions in there through the session and you can join in and answer as many or as few as you'd like, or just read along and see what others thought.

We'll leave the question posts up, so don't worry if you can't make it tonight, the discussion will continue in the comments throughout the week.

Look forward to hearing what you all thought!

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23/03/2026

11/03/2026

🎬 New DVDs at Penryn Library – A Trip Back to the 1950s!

We’ve just received a fantastic delivery of classic films from the 1950s, now available to borrow from Penryn Library!

Step back in time and enjoy some iconic cinema, including:

• A Streetcar Named Desire
• The Hidden Fortress
• The Thing
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Whether you love gripping drama, groundbreaking science fiction, or timeless storytelling, there’s something here for every film fan.

Pop into the library to browse the collection and borrow a classic for your next movie night. 🍿

15/01/2026

📬 Stay connected
We’ve launched our new e-newsletter, bringing you the latest town news, updates, and community information straight to your inbox.

👉 Sign up here:
https://mailchi.mp/penryn-tc/penryn-town-council