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Author talk and craft session with Claire Barker

Join author/illustrator Claire Barker for a cosy sharing of her latest book 'Hettie Nettle's Handbook for Hedgewitches'. Enjoy family friendly craft, making moss folk dolls and a story, with a…

The Lost Story: interactive story telling show

Has anyone seen a story? No really, it was definitely here before. OK, nobody panic! It must be around somewhere... Award-winning storyteller Minnie Wilkinson needs your help as she searches…

Dyslexia Support and Information Session

Information, support and signposting with Dyslexia Cornwall.

Embroidery Sessions

We have some new times and sessions for our very popular embroidery workshops from 23rd February. Please contact us for more information and to book.

Confidence Crew

Join a small group of 7 - 8 years old for a story time, activities and crafts that look to build confidence, self esteem and reduce worries. This is Free…

CPR and Defibrillator

At Bude Library on 7th March at 13.30 FREE but Booking Essential To book contact: Local Volunteer Coordinator Tony Pendleton Tel: 07502 114795 Thank You

Bude and Stratton Newspaper now on Borrowbox, Free with your Cornwall Library Card!

Our BorrowBox has just had a seriously good upgrade! You probably already know that BorrowBox has brilliant eBooks and eAudiobooks, but now there’s even more to explore with the ePress…

Cornwall Libraries Online Book Group

January book of the month is: Drumroll please 70% of you voted for Matt Haig's The Life Impossible as January's online book club title, so that's the book we'll be…

Embroidery Sessions

Learn to Embroider or improve your skills and techniques. Adults 10-30 - 11.30 Children 13.00 - 14.00 £5 per session and please contact us to book.

Bude Police and the Community Safety officer Drop In

Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team at Bude Library on Wednesday 28th January, 13.30-14.30. We will also be joined by the Community Safety Officer from Cornwall Housing. The…

Bude Community Larder: extra Library Dates

Bude Community Larder will be with us for some extra dates over the Christmas period. You don't need to be referred, this is very much about stopping food going to…

Felt Flower Wreath Making Workshop

Felt Flower Wreath Making Join us for a super crafting session where you’ll design and sew your very own felt flower wreath. If you can do a simple running stitch,…

The Long March: A Journey on skis to the Edge of Europe

Join long-distance wanderer David Myers and filmmaker Charlie Key as they recount their journey across the Arctic on skis to the most northerly point of mainland Europe. For over seven…

Tree Themed Creative Workshop

Join us on 20th October for a tree and nature themed craft session. Come and get creative! For ages 16+. Please call Bude Library to reserve a space 01288 352954…

Author talk by Marc Harris

'Wild and Uncanny Tales brings a haunted Britain to life.' Based in Dinas Powys, Marc is the author of several books and poetry collections. His work explores nature, travel, and…

Embroidery Workshop

Join us on Monday's for our ongoing Embroidery Workshop for adults (10.30-11.30) and children (13.00-14.00).

Health watch

Visiting on Wednesday 18th June 12.00 - 14.00

Bude Lit Fest – Children Events

Grab your tickets for some of the Children's events at this year's Bude LitFest! Charlie & the Chocolate Factory From Budehaven Community School - a 60 strong ensemble this promises…

Charlotte Bradman ‘The Happy Nomad’ writing workshop

Part of the Bude Literary Festival: Charlotte’s workshop is ideal for Home Educated children and their adults. It will focus on fun creative writing prompts and story telling, with some…

Isabel Thomas ‘The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE impossible Questions’ Author Talk

Part of the Bude Literary Festival: Has a slug ever been to space? When did life begin? Why do we have two nostrils? Following on from ‘The Bedtime Book of…

Patrice Lawrence ‘People Like Stars’ Author workshop

Part of the Bude Literary Festival: 12-year-old Ayrton and his mum have recently moved back to the area they lived in when he was a baby – the area they…

Fairies of the Night Author talk & Workshop

We will be hosting an Author talk and workshop with local children’s writer and illustrator, Julie Ann Keenor. 10-11am - Workshop 1: 2-6 yr olds. Inc book reading, looking at…

Bude Police Beat Surgery

Come and meet the local Neighbour Police on Friday 30th May between 10.00 - 11.00.

Darryl Barkwill FC Farce

Part of the Bude Literary Festival: Local author Darryl makes his debut with ‘FC Farce’, an hilarious football comedy capturing the chaos of lower league football. The book is packed…

Siobhan Daniels Retirement Rebel Talk

This is part of the Bude Literary Festival: Approaching retirement and frustrated with her job, Siobhan Daniels made a BIG decision, over five years ago: to start living life on…

40 days and 40 nights in the Holy Land: A 1000-mile solo walk through Jordan, Israel and Palestine

David Myers – 40 days and 40 nights in the Holy Land: A 1000-mile solo walk through Jordan, Israel and Palestine 7pm – 8.30pm, Friday 9th May 2025 Bude Library Join…

February 2025 Half term Activities

We have lots of FREE activities for children over half term week. Saturday 15th: Saturday Morning Craft Club 10.00 - 12.30 Monday 17th: Minecraft activities - 10.00 - 16.30 Wednesday…

Budeiful Gifts 2024

Bude Community at its best. The Budeiful Gifts is back for 2024. We hope to deliver present to children and adults in Bude who deserve a boost this year or…

Summer Reading Challenge Ukulele Performance

The amazing All @ C are performing in the library from 12noon. Come in to listen and sing or hum along.

Competition Time

#LoveYourLibrary Show the love for your local library! Celebrating World Book Day March 7th 2024. We have been given a fantastic opportunity by our book supplier @AskewsHolts to win £100…

My Brilliant Place to be Me

New activity journal to help boost children’s emotional wellbeing A new journal is being launched in Cornwall to help children aged eight to 11 better understand their emotions and nurture…

What’s on at Bude Library January 2024

Information can also be found in our event's section on our website.

Budehaven Photography Finalist

Budehaven Community School Photography Finalist. Such a super splash of colour for our foyer. Just what you need for this January. Come and have a look.

Neighbourhood Beat Surgery

Friday 26 January 10.00 - 11.00 Come and meet the team, PC Nina with PCSO Stu will be at the library to answer questions, discuss neighbourhood issues, brainstorm new ideas…

Antiques Valuation

Antiques Valuation at Bude Library on Monday 15th January 11.00 - 13.00    

Young Artist of the Year 2024

Bude library are looking for young artist to show case their work to the public. Over a 1000 visitors a week. Photography, paints, drawing, pottery, embroidery, any medium. We have…

New Bude Library Discover Club

Do you know someone who loves Duplo? Do you know someone who loves building & designing? Are they aged 4 (or going to start school this September)? They need to…

Budeiful Gifts

Bude Community at its best. The Budeiful Gifts for the second Christmas in a row, are delivering present to children and adults in Bude who deserve a boost this year…

Exciting News. Bude Community Larder coming to the Library.

Starting after half term on the 1st November 2-3pm. It makes no sense to throw away perfectly good food when it can still be used to make delicious meals and……

Coffee & Friends

Every Friday, everyone welcome and please spread the word to those that don’t use social media, thank you.