Barnstaple Library Wins the Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Award 2026 for Literature

Barnstaple Library has received the Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Award 2026 for Literature.  

Members of the Barnstaple Library team attended the award ceremony at The Barnstaple Hotel and were delighted to win the award for Literature. They were congratulated by Ian Roome MP and presented with a large glass cup.

Jane Petch, Senior Supervisor at Barnstaple Library, shared: 

“We were blown away by the wealth of talented and hardworking people who help to make North Devon such a vibrant and inspiring place to live.”

The awards recognise the innovation, hard work and talent across the North Devon Council and Torridge Council regions. The event was part of the councils’ Flourishing Culture Strategy, which aims to improve access to the arts, promote local economic growth through culture and ensure important collections remain for future generations. 

Congratulations, Barnstaple Library! We are so proud of the Barnstaple Library team, who work hard to support and engage the local community. Transforming the library into a vital, welcoming hub for all.  

The Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards 2026 were supported by: Devon Film Logistics, Pearce Construction, Dartington Crystal, Landmark Theatres, and North Devon College, and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.