Falmouth Library

14/10/2026

Join Cornish author James Henry for an evening exploring his debut novel, Pagans - an instant Times bestseller that has already been optioned for television.

James will be in conversation with Frank Pellow from Source FM, discussing the inspiration behind Pagans, the world of the novel, and the fascinating possibilities of alternate history. James will also read an extract from the book, offering a glimpse into the story and the ideas behind it.

The conversation will also explore the long tradition of alternate history in fiction – from imagining a world where the Allies lost the Second World War to stories exploring what might have happened if a plague had wiped out Western Europe during the Dark Ages.

Come along to discover more about James’s work, the thinking behind Pagans, and the endlessly intriguing question: what if history had happened differently?

Free to attend but please book direct with the library:
[email protected]
01326 318608

13/10/2026

🤖 Ready to build, code and BATTLE?

Falmouth Library is getting ready for some serious LEGO robotics action!

At our LEGO Battle Bots: Robotics & Coding Workshop, children aged 8+ can design and build their very own motorised robot, then use our laptops to learn how to programme it.

They'll experiment with different designs, gearing and coding, make improvements and put their creations to the test…

⚙️ Then it's time for the Battle Bots! 🤖

📅 Monday 26 October
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm or 1.15pm–3.15pm
📍 Falmouth Library
🎟️ FREE
👧 Age 8+

Places are limited to 20 children per session, working in pairs.
Booking is essential – contact Falmouth Library staff by phone or email to book your place.

Let the robot battles begin! 🤖⚙️

12/10/2026

Curious about the world of writing? Join us on Wednesday evening to hear from four experienced professionals. They'll discuss inspiration, writing and routes to publication.

Meet the panel:

📚 Roz Watkins – bestselling thriller writer, with her latest novel The Wicked Girls out now
🎬 Claire Peate – BAFTA-winning screenwriter
📖 Sue Kittow – traditionally and independently published author of three novels, including award-winning Lainy’s Tale
📚 Sam Stone – from Hermitage Press

Whether you're working on your first novel, already have a book under your belt, or just love reading, come along and join the conversation.

Falmouth Library | October 14th | 6.30pm
No need to book

12/10/2026

🎉🖨️ The printer is back! 🖨️🎉

After a brief spell of refusing to cooperate (we suspect it just wanted a little extra attention 😄), our printer/copier is now back up and running and ready for all your printing, and copying needs!

Thank you for your patience while we got everything sorted. Pop in and put it straight back to work! 📄✨

📍 Opening Hours ⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
⏰ Wednesday & Saturday: 9.30am - 1 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 📚💙

09/10/2026

📚✨ Cornwall Reading Challenge families! ✨📚

We've now handed out the last of the Reading Challenge Certificates 🎉 If your child missed out on any rewards because we had run out when they finished their books, please pop into the library. We still have some rewards waiting to be collected! 😊📖

05/10/2026

Thinking about writing a book? Or simply curious about how writers get their stories out into the world?

Join us at Falmouth Library for an evening of conversation about inspiration, writing and routes to publication.

Our panel brings together four very different perspectives from the world of books:

📚 Roz Watkins – bestselling thriller writer, with her latest novel The Wicked Girls out now
🎬 Claire Peate – BAFTA-winning screenwriter
📖 Sue Kittow – traditionally and independently published author of three novels, including award-winning Lainy’s Tale
📚 Sam Stone – from Hermitage Press

They'll be talking about where ideas come from, the journey from writing to publication, and the different routes available to authors – including self-publishing.

Whether you're working on your first novel, already have a book under your belt, or just love reading, come along and join the conversation.

Falmouth Library | October 14th | 6.30pm
No need to book

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

📚✨ Calling all young storytellers! ✨📚

The BBC 500 Words competition is now open for entries, giving children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and share a story in 500 words or less.

Whether it's an epic adventure, a laugh-out-loud comedy, a magical mystery or something completely unexpected, every great story starts with an idea.

Need inspiration? Pop into your local Cornwall Library to discover books, browse our shelves or borrow eBooks and audiobooks on BorrowBox to get those creative juices flowing.

🖊️ Open to children aged 5-11
📖 Stories can be up to 500 words long
🏆 Winning stories will be brought to life by famous faces from film, television and beyond

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01/10/2026

01/10/2026

A huge well done to everyone who joined the Cornwall Reading Challenge this summer. We've been blown away by your enthusiasm, with a record 8515 children taking part!

We're already plotting and planning for next year's adventure. In the meantime don't forgot that adults and children alike can pick up a loyalty card to collect stamps and prize draw entries for continuing to visit the library, borrow books and join events.