Liskeard Library
Liskeard Library is an original John Passmore Edwards Library, designed as a purpose-built library for the town of Liskeard in 1896, reflecting the beliefs of a Victorian benefactor and philanthropist, that access to knowledge and learning should be available to all.
Over the years, various alterations have unfortunately stripped out many of the heritage features, instead adding partitions and sub-divisions that created a complex set of rooms, some of which were previously unused.
With renovations now complete, Real Ideas opened the New Liskeard Library on September 30th 2023. Renovations have enabled a multi-purpose building, where downstairs offers access to thousands of books complimenting a much needed popular Library service. Visitors will have access to a computer to search and order any books that cannot be found at the Library.
Liskeard Library is excited to host a variety of activities and events as well as invite other organisations, groups, and individuals to host activities at the Library. Take a look at the Liskeard Library What’s On page
Upcoming Events
Seaweed Pressing Workshop – Liskeard Library
Join Liskeard Library to learn the craft of seaweed pressing – a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds. This workshop will be at Liskeard Library on Thursday 22nd May, between 7pm and 9pm. You will create your own seaweed print and able to take this away with you after it has been pressed and dried During the workshop you will learn to recognise and identify local seaweed species. The cultural history of seaweeds will be discussed, as…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Drolla – The Storytelling Bench – Liskeard Library
Venue: Liskeard Library Date: Wed 28th May | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Enjoy a morning of myths and legends with Drolla – The Story Telling Bench Drolla will be with Liskeard Library all week during half term but on Wednesday 28th, you can come and and enjoy a free morning of activitues with Drolla – The Story Telling Bench and friends. Mazed Tales will be telling tall tales of local legends and the Library team will be here to support children…
Find out more »Caradon Observatory Presents Life, the Universe and Everything Talk and Q&A
Caradon Observatory Presents Life, the Universe and Everything Talk and Q&A Venue: Liskeard Library Date: Thu 29th May | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Life, the Universe and Everything – and how do we know? A journey which starts with the Liskeardians of the galaxy looking up, and wondering From the team who brought you the Bodmin Moor International Dark Sky Landscape! Come and enjoy this fascinating talk led by leading local astromoer Mike Willmott and Q&A about life, the universe…
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop Package – 3 Workshops with Nell Carroll Turner – Liskeard Library
Creative writing workshops exploring themes of nature, summer and moments in time, with writer in residence Nell Carroll Turner . Join Liskeard Library writer in residence Nell Carroll Turner for a series of fun and practical workshops that nurture and explore creative writing practice via various creative themes. All workshops are for 18yrs+ Workshop 1 – Creative Writing and Nature Saturday 17th May 10.30 – 1pm A fun and practical workshop about how nature can spark and inform creative writing through…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Free Multicultural Theatre Workshop with Everything but Theatre
Free multicultural theatre workshop with Everything but Theatre We will explore: Theatre, comedy & storytelling Themes of home & belonging Plus a sneak peek of hit comedy Close Enough coming to Sterts Arts that evening! Date & Time: Saturday 31st May, 11:30am–1pm Location: Liskeard Library This workshop is for anyone who relates to the themes of home and belonging. Given the themes, we are especially interested in hearing from those who have lived in 2 or more countries or speak…
Find out more »Tacos and Trivia – Liskeard Library
Welcome to Taco & Trivia Night at Liskeard Library! Join Liskeard Library for a fun evening filled with delicious tacos and exciting trivia. Bring your friends and test your knowledge while enjoying tasty food. Lemon Salt Mexican Street Food will be providing the food. They will be serving delicious tacos and a selection of unique drinks throughout the evening. Margaritas will be flowing and a range of drinks will be available. Each Ticket is for a Table at the Quiz (Up…
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop Package – 3 Workshops with Nell Carroll Turner – Liskeard Library
Creative writing workshops exploring themes of nature, summer and moments in time, with writer in residence Nell Carroll Turner . Join Liskeard Library writer in residence Nell Carroll Turner for a series of fun and practical workshops that nurture and explore creative writing practice via various creative themes. All workshops are for 18yrs+ Workshop 1 – Creative Writing and Nature Saturday 17th May 10.30 – 1pm A fun and practical workshop about how nature can spark and inform creative writing through…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
LIVE & LATER – HEADLINE ACTS ANNOUNCEDWe are very lucky to be hosting an amazing variety of talented spoken word performers over the next next few months. Spoken word slots are available on each of the nights or just come along, sit back, relax and listen.Live and Later with Megan Chapman aka MCMC SpokenThursday 12th June: 7pm – 9pm – Megan Chapman AKA MCMC Spoken is a lyrical rhyming wizard. Her unique rhythmic style, and cutting content offers a mesmerising…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
LIVE & LATER – HEADLINE ACTS ANNOUNCEDWe are very lucky to be hosting an amazing variety of talented spoken word performers over the next next few months. Spoken word slots are available on each of the nights or just come along, sit back, relax and listen.Live and Later with D’arcy ShawThursday 10th July: 7pm – 9pm – From Leeds to Liskeard, D’arcy is now working to create spoken word that resonates with a wider audience by using poetry to talk…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
Join us for Live & Later at Liskeard Library!! With poetry and spoken word all night it’s a fabulous way for writers to connect!! We welcome any poetry or story telling group who would like an evening out in the Library, the chance to share their work with a local appreciative audience. We provide the venue, a pa, the bar/cafe and and some seating and the poets provide the rest. Whether you’re coming to share work or simply to enjoy…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
Join us for Live & Later at Liskeard Library!! With poetry and spoken word all night it’s a fabulous way for writers to connect!! We welcome any poetry or story telling group who would like an evening out in the Library, the chance to share their work with a local appreciative audience. We provide the venue, a pa, the bar/cafe and and some seating and the poets provide the rest. Whether you’re coming to share work or simply to enjoy…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
Join us for Live & Later at Liskeard Library!! With poetry and spoken word all night it’s a fabulous way for writers to connect!! We welcome any poetry or story telling group who would like an evening out in the Library, the chance to share their work with a local appreciative audience. We provide the venue, a pa, the bar/cafe and and some seating and the poets provide the rest. Whether you’re coming to share work or simply to enjoy…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
Join us for Live & Later at Liskeard Library!! With poetry and spoken word all night it’s a fabulous way for writers to connect!! We welcome any poetry or story telling group who would like an evening out in the Library, the chance to share their work with a local appreciative audience. We provide the venue, a pa, the bar/cafe and and some seating and the poets provide the rest. Whether you’re coming to share work or simply to enjoy…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »‘Live and Later’ Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word – Liskeard Library
Join us for Live & Later at Liskeard Library!! With poetry and spoken word all night it’s a fabulous way for writers to connect!! We welcome any poetry or story telling group who would like an evening out in the Library, the chance to share their work with a local appreciative audience. We provide the venue, a pa, the bar/cafe and and some seating and the poets provide the rest. Whether you’re coming to share work or simply to enjoy…
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
Find out more »Weekend Storytelling and Crafts – Liskeard Library
Free Storytelling and Arts every Saturday 11am – 11.45am. Join Liskeard Library every Saturday morning for our new storytelling & craft sessions!!Read a story together and then create artwork based on what you’ve read. A chance to let your imagination run wild and get creative!
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