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Explore the Anti-Racist Family Library Collection at Totnes Library
Posted on 12 Feb 2025Totnes Library is proud to host the Anti-Racist Family Library, a special collection of books generously donated by a group of local parents. This collection features a diverse range of adult and junior fiction and non-fiction, carefully selected to help families explore different perspectives, celebrate diversity, and engage in meaningful conversations about race and inclusion. … Continue reading
Free Cycle Training in Partnership with Active Devon
Posted on 31 Jan 2025From February 2025, we’re is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Active Devon, bringing free cycle training opportunities to even more communities across Devon. As part of this collaboration, we’ve has established two new cycle training hubs in our Tavistock and Honiton libraries. These hubs will serve as key information points where individuals … Continue reading
Fancy a Film? Head to Your Local Library
Posted on 30 Jan 2025Snuggle up for a low-cost screening at libraries around Devon and Torbay! The new season kicks off on Friday 7th February and the films on offer include The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth, Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice and last year’s hit comedy Thelma. Eight libraries will be running the screenings and each film costs … Continue reading
Exciting Pop-Up Library Launches in Princesshay During Roof Works
Posted on 20 Jan 2025Exeter Library is thrilled to announce the launch of a dedicated pop-up children’s library in Princesshay, ensuring uninterrupted access to much-loved services for younger audiences during essential roof works at the main library. Work on the main library’s roof is scheduled to begin 27th January and is expected to last approximately 3 months. During … Continue reading
Social Fabric: A Completed Community Quilt Project in Torbay Libraries
Posted on 07 Jan 2025The Social Fabric project, led by Devon-based textile artist Allegra Galvin, has reached its conclusion, weaving together the vibrant stories of Torbay’s local communities. Commissioned by Libraries Unlimited, the project engaged residents from Brixham, Churston, Paignton, and Torquay libraries in creating a collaborative quilt celebrating shared history and creativity. Through workshops held earlier this year, … Continue reading
The joy of unearthing hidden local treasures
Posted on 03 Dec 2024After retiring in 2018, Christine embraced the freedom of having more spare time. Looking for a new routine, she began the search for a fulfilling volunteering position. A friend told Christine about a local history volunteering role at the library, and Christine thought, “This is right up my street.” Little did she know that this … Continue reading
The Gatherer’s Project builds connections with nature in Braunton
Posted on 28 Nov 2024Based in North Devon, The Gatherer’s project collected flowers during wellbeing walks, fostering connections between nature, the local community, and creativity. Over 18 families, including resettled Afghan families, handmade bookmarks that were secretly placed in library books as delightful surprises for borrowers. This project provided a space for creative expression, exploration of the local flora, … Continue reading
Wrap up wonder with a Library Card for Christmas
Posted on 22 Nov 2024Give the gift of a library card to those you love this festive season! A library card opens the door to books and a wealth of free digital resources, including BorrowBox, eAudiobooks, eBooks, ePress, Theory Test Pro, GoCitizen, and more! With 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay, an extensive digital resource collection, and reading challenges … Continue reading
Join Active Devon’s 16 Days of Action: Free wellbeing events across our libraries
Posted on 15 Nov 2024The 16 Days of Action campaign is running from 25 November (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to 10 December (World Human Rights Day), calling for an end to gender-based violence and violence against women and girls. Active Devon has partnered with Libraries Unlimited and other local organisations across Devon to raise awareness and encourage … Continue reading
The Gatherers Project: How to make your own pressed flower bookmark
Posted on 12 Nov 2024The Gatherers is a heartwarming initiative by Honeyscribe and Libraries Unlimited, based in Braunton, North Devon, that connects local residents and resettled Afghan families through nature and creativity. Participants come together on countryside walks to gather wildflowers, press them, and craft unique bookmarks using decommissioned library books. Each bookmark celebrates community, connection, and the beauty … Continue reading