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St Ives Library, Cornwall, is situated in our beautiful Passmore Edwards building alongside St Ives Box Office and our Visitor Information Centre.  

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Book & Hoodie Swap @ The Cornerstone Cosy up this Book & Hoodie Swap @ The Cornerstone

Cosy up this November with stories and style!

Join us at St Ives Library & Visitor Information (The Cornerstone) for a fun and feel-good community swap event — where books meet hoodies!

Bring along a freshly washed hoodie that you’re ready to part with, and exchange it for another one waiting to be loved again. While you’re here, browse our table of pre-loved books and find your next great read.

Location: The Cornerstone, St Ives Library, Gabriel Street, TR26 2LX
Date: Tuesday 11 November
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Free entry | Everyone welcome

Swap a hoodie. Share a story. Keep the spirit of community (and warmth!) alive this autumn.

(Please make sure your hoodie is washed — but not your books!)
NaNoWriMo Challenge @ The Cornerstone National Nov NaNoWriMo Challenge @ The Cornerstone
National Novel Writing Month – 4 Weeks of Creative Discovery

Join us this November at St Ives Library & Visitor Information (The Cornerstone) for a month-long writing adventure inspired by National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Whether you’re a first-time storyteller or a seasoned novelist, this four-week challenge will guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting your own complete narrative — from the spark of an idea to a satisfying ending.

Each week focuses on a key stage of story development:

Week 1 – Foundation (Setup & Discovery) Build your protagonist, setting, and the inciting incident that launches your story.

Week 2 – The Journey (Rising Conflict) Escalate tension, introduce subplots, and raise the stakes as your characters face new challenges.

Week 3 – The Struggle (Climax in Sight) Drive your protagonist into confrontation and revelation — the moment when everything is tested.

Week 4 – The Resolution (Climax & Ending) Deliver your story’s climax and resolution, leaving readers with a lasting impression.

Free: Just pick up your prompt sheet each week

Don't forget to make the most of our Library Writers Corner upstairs by the Greta Williams Suite

Location: The Cornerstone, St Ives Library 

When: Throughout November (collect a new challenge each week)
CHANGE OF DATE! Meet Your Local Police Team Have CHANGE OF DATE!

Meet Your Local Police Team

Have a question, concern, or something you’d like to raise with our local constabulary?
Here’s your chance to chat in person.

Date: Wednesday 15th October
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: The Cornerstone, St Ives Library & Visitor Information, Gabriel Street, TR26 2LX

Come along for an informal conversation with local officers, share your thoughts, and find out more about what’s happening in your community.
🎃👻 Write a Scary Story! 👻🎃 Think you 🎃👻 Write a Scary Story! 👻🎃

Think you can send shivers down our spines? 💀
Enter our Halloween Story Competition for a chance to win a £20 book voucher from the St Ives Bookseller!

📜 Guidelines:
🕸️ Story must be no longer than 1 A4 page
🕸️ Hand in your entry by Halloween – 31st October
🕸️ Include your name, age, and contact info
🕸️ One entry per person
🕸️ Age groups:
 • Under 8
 • 9–13
 • 14–18

📬 Bring your entry into St Ives Library & Visitor Information or email it to:
✉️ yonkersstives@gmail.com

In collaboration with The Cornerstone and @yonkersstives

Winners will each receive a £20 book voucher from @stivesbookseller 📚✨

🦇 Let your imagination run wild… and your ghosts too!
UPDATE On the 17th of October, our IT room will b UPDATE

On the 17th of October, our IT room will be closed for updates and maintenance.

Apologies for any inconvenience. 

Don't forget, if you have your own laptop, you're more than welcome to use our upstairs area when the IT room is closed.
New at St Ives Library! In collaboration with @ar New at St Ives Library!

In collaboration with @artukdotorg , we’re excited to showcase a beautiful collection of products inspired by the incredible artwork found right here in our building — and in other St Ives Town Council spaces.

Discover prints, coasters, puzzles, and more, all celebrating the creativity and heritage of St Ives.

Why not pop in and have a browse — you might just find the perfect gift (or treat for yourself)!
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Our Library spaces are available to rent. Please fill out a Room Hire form, or if you would like some other information from the Library please fill out the Contact the Library form.

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Greta Williams Room

A large flexible space to hire suitable for workshops, meetings and exercise classes located in the Library.
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