Linkinhorne Parish Hall will be hosting a new micro library in Upton Cross from July 23.

The new micro library remains part of Cornwall’s library service, so customers will be able to keep their existing library cards and will be able to visit, borrow and order books online from other libraries in Cornwall.

The mobile library will continue to visit Upton Cross throughout August.

The micro library will offer around 800 books which will include fiction, non-fiction and junior books.

The library stock will be managed by a community library and information assistant who will visit each month to check and exchange the stock and deliver requested books.

The library will provide a free ‘click and collect’ service so visitors can access the library catalogue, reserve books online and arrange to collect in Upton Cross.

Brian Norris, Chairman of the Linkinhorne Parish Hall Committee, thanked all those who have supported the move to take over the running of the new library.

He said: “We intend to provide a service that the community, both long-established and newcomers, want and deserve.”

Micro library opening hours in Upton Cross:

Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-11am; Wednesday 2pm-5pm (Post Office opening hours); Thursday 2.30pm – 4.30pm (drop-inn opening hours during school term).