Redruth Library & Information Service

17/10/2026

🍂Family storytime and crafts here at Redruth Library! Come along to enjoy our Autumn Antics in half term with a story and some some seasonal crafting. Aimed at children aged 4+ but younger siblings welcome.

⏰14:00-15:00
🗓 Friday 30th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT
🎟Free to attend but booking required. 🔗 in comments to book

Please book a place for each child attending. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket.

Celebrate reading with us and Go All In this . Free activities for the school holidays for children in Redruth, Cornwall.

Cornwall Libraries

16/10/2026

Thank you to Lowender for a brilliant Cornish takeover for Rhymetime today. We sang songs in Kernewek and enjoyed the music too 🎶 Join us tomorrow for a special storytime at 11:00. When Elizabeth Ellis will be reading The Highway Rat in Cornish. No prior experience of Cornish is needed as Elizabeth will guide you through the story 🖤

Lowender Cornwall Libraries

16/10/2026

Please see the below video from Redruth Town Council regarding the incidents of vandalism in the town centre. There is a donation point here at Redruth Library to support businesses affected by these incidents.

15/10/2026

📢Do you have a big LEGO fan at home? We are hosting a Battle Bots LEGO workshop here at Redruth Library in half term. Children will work in small teams to build their own LEGO fighting robots and learn how to program and control them.

⏰15:30-17:30
🗓Tuesday 27th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth
🎟For Ages 8+ Tickets £12 each 🔗 in comments to book, please book one ticket per child attending.

During the workshop, children will experiment with motors, sensors and different designs before putting their creations to the test in a series of exciting robot battles and challenges! The workshop combines LEGO engineering, coding, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork 💪

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workshop. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket.

Due to the structure of the workshop, we can only accept arrivals up to 15 minutes late. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to admit anyone arriving after this time.


Cornwall Libraries

15/10/2026

Join us on Saturday at 11:00 for a Storytime with a difference! We'll be listening to The Highway Rat read in Cornish. No prior experience of the Cornish Language is needed to take part and there will be some activities where you can learn some of the key words from the tale in Cornish. Copies of the Cornish translation 'Rath a'n Fordh Veur' will also be available to buy on the day. More details on the event can be found in the post below 📚

Join us next Saturday for a reading of the Highway Rat in Cornish by Elizabeth Ellis. Elizabeth was the voice of the rabbit in the Cornish language version of the Magic Light animation 🐰

⏰11:00
🗓Saturday 17th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT
🎟Drop-in no need to book.
ℹ This event is part of the Lowender festival.

Free activities for childresn in Redruth, Cornwall. Cornwall Libraries

14/10/2026

🔧 Do you think Redruth could benefit from a Repair Café? ️We are hosting the How to Run a Repair cafe event on 24th October at Redruth Library 💚 This free event will provide practical information, advice, and the chance to hear from people already involved in running Repair Cafés across Cornwall. This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.

⏰13:00-16:00
🗓Saturday 24th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, TR15 2AT
🎟Free to attend, drop-in, no need to book
🌿 Running at the same time, will be Redruth Library’s first seed swap, giving visitors the chance to exchange seeds and learn more about growing at home.

On the day, the Cornwall Repair Café Network will be on hand to explain the support and resources available through Cornwall Council, SUEZ will be showcasing the work of its re-use shops Kernow Reuse Shop and representatives from established Repair Cafés will be available to share real-world insights.

This event is a collaboration between Redruth Library and Information Services, Redruth Climate Action Partnership, Cornwall Council , SUEZ UK , and is part of the Green Libraries Week.

Funded by: Redruth Town Council , The National Lottery Community Fund and Green Library Hub. The Green Library Hubs project is a 3-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and led by CILIP to support libraries and their users to take climate action in their communities. It is delivered in partnership with the British Library, Julie’s Bicycle and CAG Consultants along with 10 public libraries.

Cornwall Libraries

13/10/2026

🌱Saving seeds from your garden? Then join our seed swap 💚 Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, bring along any spare seeds and exchange them for something new to grow at home. If possible, please drop seeds into us here at the library before the event or you can bring them on the day. Tag someone how might be interested in the comments 🌱

⏰13:00-16:00
🗓Saturday 24th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, TR15 2AT
🎟Drop-in, no need to book
🌿No seeds to swap? Still come along and collect some seeds to take home.
🔧Running at the same time as the seed swap, there will be a How to Run a Repair Cafe event. Learn how repair cafes work or how you could get involved in one.

This event will be a great way to share resources, discover different varieties, support biodiversity, and connect with fellow growers. Join us in helping gardens flourish while promoting sustainability, one seed at a time!

Thank you to our colleagues from the Redruth Town Council facilities team for supporting this event 💚

This event is part of the Redruth Library & Information Service Green Library Hub and is part of our Green Libraries Week schedule. The Green Library Hubs project is a 3-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and led by CILIP to support libraries and their users to take climate action in their communities. It is delivered in partnership with the British Library , Julie's Bicycle and CAG Consultants along with 10 public libraries.

Cornwall Libraries
Discover Redruth

12/10/2026

📱Calling all budding filmakers for our Filmmaking Workshop for 11-17 year olds. Use a mobile phone to create a short film under the guidance of filmmaker Osker Carmichael.

⏰10:30-12:30
📆 Saturday 21st November
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT
🎟️ For those aged 11-17. Free but booking is required 🔗 in comments to book.
📱No filmmaking experience needed, just bring your mobile phone. If you don’t have your own phone, you can still attend the workshop.

In the workshop Osker will cover:
• Building a video sequence and help you understand shot sizes
• Develop a storyboard
• Create a 20-30 second short film – this will be working in pairs or small groups
Plus attendees will receive a link after the session to a showcase of your film.

This event is funded by South Western Regional Library Services CIO and delivered in partnership with Archives and Cornish Studies Service.

Free activities for teenagers in Redruth, Cornwall Cornwall Libraries

11/10/2026

Join us next Saturday for a reading of the Highway Rat in Cornish by Elizabeth Ellis. Elizabeth was the voice of the rabbit in the Cornish language version of the Magic Light animation 🐰

⏰11:00
🗓Saturday 17th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT
🎟Drop-in no need to book.
ℹ This event is part of the Lowender festival.

Free activities for childresn in Redruth, Cornwall. Cornwall Libraries

10/10/2026

Join us and Molly Biscoe on Friday 16th October for a special Rhymetime with Cornish songs.

⏰11:00-11:45
🗓Friday 16th October
📍Redruth Library, Civic Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT
🎟Drop in, no need to book. Rhymetime is aimed at children aged 0-5 years. This session is part of the Lowender festival.