Liskeard Library
Welcome to Liskeard Library.
Liskeard Library is a gorgeous Grade 2 listed Passmore Edwards library in the centre of Liskeard. It is leading the charge in keeping the love of books and reading alive. It has one of the hardest working book stocks in the county and library use is at a 10 year high! However, it is so much more than simply a place to borrow books - it’s a growing creative and community hub in the heart of town. Fully refurbished and reimagined by Real Ideas, the library blends learning, community, digital access and co-working with the comfort and welcome of a much-loved local space. Whether you're popping in to browse, joining a workshop, booking a meeting room, or simply having a coffee — Liskeard Library is open to all.
Library
Real Ideas is proud to partner with Cornwall Council to deliver the amazing Cornwall Council Library Service. Books, sheet music, blood pressure monitors and more can be reserved from anywhere in the county (and beyond) brought to Liskeard for you to enjoy as part of this amazing modern Library service provided by Cornwall Council. You can join for free, and you don’t need to bring any ID to do it. Whether you want to read, listen to audio books online or browse the world’s press, you can do this with your library card. It is truly a marvelous service. Full details of the Cornwall Council Library Service can be found here on the Cornwall Council Library website.
Cafe
Our vibrant cafe is a great place to come and enjoy a drink, some cake or a light lunch. Our simple but delicious menu aims to be easy on the planet and the wallet and we have everything from refreshing fruit smoothies, sourdough toasties, warming homemade soups and bowls and a variety of light bites. A children's menu is also available. Our cafe is a light, airy, community focused space in the heart of Liskeard which is perfect for a meet-up and a chat.
Community Services
Liskeard Library is a welcoming space offering free and low-cost services for all ages. Enjoy family-friendly activities like Rhyme Time, access public computers or borrow laptops, and use our easy-to-follow printing, scanning, and photocopying services. We also offer digital support to help with devices and online tasks. Real Ideas’ Pathways programmes provide opportunities to build digital skills, explore employability, and get involved through volunteering. You’ll also find community banking, child health clinics, and wellbeing support for young people—all under one roof.
Our Community
Liskeard Library has a vibrant community of people delivering and performing a range of interesting activity from within our building. From our regular performers at our monthly spoken word and poetry night - Live and Later – to our book and play reading groups, our very knowledgeable quiz teams and then the wonderful people who buy tickets to everything we do because they want to identify with this building. Liskeard Library is regularly home to a broad group of people who find their place here. We also have some fixed residencies.
Meeting rooms, and more...
Liskeard Library offers flexible spaces perfect for meetings, workshops, performances, and community events. Our meeting room and studio are equipped with screens and can be arranged in boardroom or theatre style—or cleared entirely to suit your needs. For larger gatherings, our upstairs workspace accommodates up to 70 people and can be configured in various layouts. Whether you're planning a team session, creative activity, or public event, we have a space to suit.
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What's on at Liskeard Library.
Check out our exciting and varied programme of events. From after school clubs to workshops and from quizzes to theatre and talks/performance, we have something for everyone.
Pathways
Pathways is designed for anyone who needs a bit of support to take their next step — especially young people aged 15–30, those not in education or employment, or people looking to return to learning or build confidence in a creative environment.
We work with individuals, schools, youth services and community groups to make sure the support is right for the people who need it most.
Free workspace available
Looking for a place to work, study, or read? Our large, airy workspace is open to everyone—no booking required. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a welcoming environment. Drop in anytime and make yourself at home!
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