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		<title>Cornwall Libraries: Free Resources to Inspire Young People</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cornwall Libraries aren’t just about books – they’re packed with free resources for young people, from eBooks and comics to coding kits and clubs. Perfect for supporting the Book Reader badge and sparking new interests.]]></description>
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<p>As part of the <em>Go All In – National Year of Reading 2026</em> campaign, Cornwall Libraries are offering a fantastic range of free resources for young people. From eBooks and comics to coding kits and clubs, there’s something for every interest – and it’s perfect for supporting the Book Reader badge.</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Did you know?</h4>



<p>Libraries these days aren’t places where you’ll be shh’d! You won’t be fined! Cornwall Libraries are free of charge and give you access to all of this…</p>



<p><strong>Digital borrowing</strong> – download the <strong>BorrowBox</strong> app to read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks straight through your phone or tablet. We’ve recently expanded our ePress collection of digital magazines and newspapers too – bonus.</p>



<p><strong>Comics Plus</strong> – a wide collection of digital comics and graphic novels, easy to read on your phone or tablet.</p>



<p><strong>Press Reader</strong> – even more digital magazines and newspapers at your fingertips. Subscribe to your favourite magazines to get the latest issues.</p>



<p><strong>Computer access</strong> – you’re welcome to visit one of our 30 libraries and use our public computers. Lots of our libraries also have facilities for scanning, printing and photocopying.</p>



<p><strong>Micro bits </strong>– learn to code with our lendable micro bit kits.</p>



<p><strong>Click and collect </strong>– access to our collection of over 230,000 books at the click of a button. Reserve from anywhere in Cornwall on our online catalogue and collect at your nearest library.</p>



<p><strong>Clubs</strong> – our libraries host clubs up and down the county, from craft and Lego to D&amp;D. Check with your local library for what’s on in your area.</p>



<p><strong>Driving Theory Pro </strong>– if you or your siblings are ready to start practising for your driving theory test, Driving Theory Pro let’s you prep for free – with practise questions, mock tests and hazard perception videos.</p>



<p><strong>Music scores </strong>– learning an instrument? Check out our range of music scores.</p>



<p><strong>DVDs </strong>– Borrow as easily as borrowing a book</p>



<p><strong>Language learning</strong> – with Transparent Languages. You can also explore our dual language picture books with LOTE 4 Kids.</p>



<p><strong>Loyalty card </strong>– collect stamps for using the library. Fill up your card to be entered into prize draws.</p>



<p>So what are you waiting for? Grab your free library card at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cornwall.gov.uk%2Flibrary&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cliam.pidwell%40cornwallscouts.org.uk%7C89ad8cc2d2f24d1105d708de58710438%7C0c261c3f4df849e1b25c6cadcc7e1e76%7C0%7C0%7C639045439887525906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YgzeUD6zvF8WYvKdVBa9en5%2F10oWdRJAll%2FGCvy6GKA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/library</a></p>



<p>If you’re into it, read into it.</p>
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