Falmouth Library
Services and organisations that have the Local Offer flash have filled out inclusion information, meaning that they meet the needs of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Falmouth Library and Information Service (previously known as One Stop Shop) is the first Library and Information Service to transfer to a Town Council as part of Cornwall Council’s devolution programme, which is helping councils and communities take over local ownership, management and control of services.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access (side entrance in Webber Street)
- Accessible toilets
- On-street disabled parking bays nearby
- Nearest car park The Moor
Facilities
- Self Service (staff available to help if required)
- Computers with internet access
- Free WiFi available
- Scanning, printing and photocopying
- Microfiche/microfilm reader
- National and local newspapers
- The Library subscribes to 'Which' magazine
Services
- National Concessionary bus pass applications are quick and easy to apply for online. If you do not have access to the internet they can be processed Monday to Friday during normal opening hours.
- Recycling bags and boxes - This library has a small amount of stock but we can order on your behalf. You can also order direct using the request recycling equipment/recycling containment online form.
Events and activities
- Computer classes for beginners
- We have various reading groups please contact the library for details.
- Knit and Natter second Friday of each month 10am to 12 noon
- Special events - we have a wide range of events taking place in libraries including author talks, drop-in events and much more. Find out if there are any special events taking place in a library near you.
Children's activities:
- Bookstart Rhymetime - Tuesdays 11am-11:30am (term time only), free sessions of rhymes, stories and singing for children 0-4 years and their carers
- Storytime - every Tuesday 2-2.30pm from 7 March.
- Lego Club first Saturday of each month 10am – 12 noon
- Storytime for kids - Saturday 9th March at 11.00 am - it is free so please come along and enjoy the stories.
Maritime Collection
- Our reference Maritime Collection has moved to the Bartlett Library at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Jayne Cardew
- Contact position
- Library Manager
- Telephone
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0300 1234 111
01326313863 - falmouth.library@liscornwall.org.uk
- Website
- https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/
- Parent organisation
- Library Service
Where to go
- Name
- Falmouth Library
- Address
-
The Moor
Falmouth
Cornwall - Postcode
- TR11 3QA
- Notes
- Wheelchair access (side entrance in Webber Street)
- Accessible toilets
- On street disabled parking bays nearby
- Nearest car park The Moor
Time / date details
- When is it on?
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:30 - 17:00 | Wednesday and Saturday - 9:30 - 13:00
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Other details
Costs
- Details
- Free services
Availability
- Referral required
- No
Inclusion details
- How we make our service inclusive
All our services are physically fully accessible.
- Staff SEND experience
We are all qualified practitioners and we have been trained to promote equality and diversity. Unfortunately we are not able to provide a 1:1 specific support for children and young people with SEND, but we can adapt the activities according to their needs and help families to enjoy our facilities together.
We have books and resources specific for people with disabilities (e.g. audiobooks, dyslexic friendly books...)
- How our service supports providers / schools / colleges
We offer specifically tailored sessions for schools of all levels and we can provide resources specific for people with special education needs.
- Support at key transition points
We have resources available on different topics and we offer a wide range of activities for children, families and adults, focusing on health and wellbeing.
- Other local or national support
Falmouth Town Council Activity and Events Guide
www.falmouthtowncouncil.com
www.cornwall.gov.uk
- Resolving disagreements, mediation and making complaints
We have a complaint code of practice in place and people can express their complain talking directly to the Library Manager, in person, by phone, or by writing to or emailing the Clerk.
Telephone: 01326 315559
Last updated: 29/11/2019