The Old Library Café
** UPDATE **
During the Covid-19 pandemic The Old Library Cafe will follow government guidelines. The information on this page may be updated as and when things change - please keep an eye on our social media for more immediate updates.
2021 | LOCKDOWN OPENING HOURS:
Crib Time Takeaway | Fridays 11am - 1pm
Crib Time is 'Pay What You Feel' on all items on the menu.
We serve wholesome hot meals such as soup and home made bread, cakes and hot drinks.
To place your order please come to The Old Library's garden entrance (follow the disabled access to the rear of the building). We kindly ask that you wear a mask and keep a safe distance from our staff and volunteers. Unfortunately we are unable to offer the use of our toilets or baby change facilities during this time.
Crib: Cornish dialect. A mid-morning break for a snack.
Crib Time at The Old Library Cafe
Pay What You Decide
Trial: The Crib Time pay what you decide offer is currently running during all cafe open hours.
Crib Time at The Old Library Cafe is a trial run. As we start to take tentative steps away from the turmoil, we want to offer something to our local community. At intoBodmin we felt that people, although anxious and wary, needed opportunities to interact with others once again, to enjoy some physically distanced social interactions in a safe and pleasant environment, with nice food and drinks.
Starting back in May, a couple of volunteers set about getting this space in order to create a productive veg garden and outdoor seating area. We hope you like it.
The cafe is being run by Lisa who has a wealth of experience running cafes. She is supported by a small team of volunteers who range from college students to retirees, and who do the cooking, make drinks and take your order. All the soups and cakes are made in our kitchen, and using produce from our garden wherever possible. The people who are using the cafe range from families with young children, tourists and regulars who come in daily, and everyone can expect a warm welcome.
We are running this trial on a Pay What You Decide basis. This means that what you pay today is entirely up to you. You may want to pay what you’d normally expect to in a cafe, you may pay what you can afford, you may not pay anything or you may pay more. The cafe is here to serve the whole community and to support those who need coffee, cake and a chat. Whatever you decide, is fine by us, so long as you help us spread the word and encourage others to come and enjoy The Old Library Cafe.
Covid Safety:
Please be assured we have socially distanced tables inside and outside in our courtyard. We provide hand sanitiser, free facemasks if you forget yours, and track and trace systems.
USUAL OPENING HOURS
CAFE: Weds, Thurs, Fri | 10:30am-2pm
BAR: Usually open during evening events
ACCESS: The Cafe is situated on the ground floor, with wheelchair access to the rear (to the right of the main entrance). The building has two disabled toilets and a baby changing facility.
Price Guide
During Crib Time, you choose to pay whatever you like - but if you’re not sure where to start here are some suggested prices.
Help cover our costs
This is approximately how much it costs us to produce your food and drink.
Tea: 15p
Coffee: 50p
Cake: 80p
Soup: 80p
Help cover our overheads
This helps us pay our rent, utilities, staff and other overheads.
Tea: £1
Coffee: £2
Cake: £1.50
Soup: £3
Help us invest in the community
Any profit we make goes to help intoBodmin continue to deliver community work and develop new things, and allows us to continue running Crib Time at The Old Library Café.
Tea: £2
Coffee: £2.70
Cake: £3
Soup: £5
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The Old Library Cafe Garden
Our very own vegetable garden and outdoor seating area. Fresh produce from our garden is used in our dishes. From garden to plate - you can't get much fresher than that!
Photos by Hayley Armour