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Fall in love with films this February
Posted on 24 Jan 2024Whether it’s a romantic Valentine’s date or just a chance to cosy up and get lost in a good movie, film-lovers are being spoiled for choice with a month of low-cost screenings across libraries. The next season of ‘Films at the Library’ runs throughout February in warm, welcoming community libraries across Devon and Torbay. It’s … Continue reading
Re-use, repair, grow and enjoy – a free day of future-proofing activity and fun at Paignton Library
Posted on 19 Jan 2024A free day of fun and learning with a sustainability focus is on at Paignton Library on Saturday 3rd February. The ‘Future-proof eco takeover’ offers a busy day of activities for adults and children including: The Big Exchange – bring clothes and bric-a-brac small household items to swap and take some home Repair Café for … Continue reading
Look, choose and book online
Posted on 17 Jan 2024An easy online booking system for over 100 quality meeting and conference spaces in libraries around Devon and Torbay has been launched by Libraries Unlimited. The charity, which runs libraries across the area, has developed a new platform which gives video tours and shows photos and floorplans of its popular bookable spaces. Ranging in size … Continue reading
Feeling lonely and looking for a winter warmer? Libraries extend their opening hours to beat January blues
Posted on 15 Jan 2024The post-Christmas slump is being chased away in libraries around Devon and Torbay for the next few weeks with a warm, welcoming programme of events, groups and free hot drinks. The ‘Libraries for Life’ campaign, launched in October, is stepping up until the end of March, a period of time which can be challenging for … Continue reading
Exciting new interactive kids’ reading digital portal unveiled by Libraries Unlimited for 2024
Posted on 11 Jan 2024Libraries Unlimited’s acclaimed children’s reading programme, ‘The Secret Book Quest’, is being expanded online in 2024 with the talent of actress and voiceover artist Jo Pickard. The charity, which runs libraries around Devon and Torbay, launched The Secret Book Quest in 2021 with a free sticker book and prizes for children to collect in-person in … Continue reading
Trio of 100-year-old readers still love their books from Torquay Library!
Posted on 05 Jan 2024Three regular Torquay Library customers enjoyed their 100th birthdays in 2023 – and are still voracious readers. The three female library members now have their books delivered through the Books on Wheels and Good Neighbours schemes offered by Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries in Devon and Torbay. One of the trio, Alice Russell, … Continue reading
St Thomas Library will reopen in its temporary new home before Christmas
Posted on 08 Dec 2023St Thomas Library will reopen in time for Christmas in its temporary new home at Emmanuel Hall, Emmanuel Road, on Monday 18th December at 10am. The former library building in Church Road closed on Saturday 21st October after its lease was not renewed. A new lease was offered at an increased rent, but Devon County … Continue reading
All I want for Christmas is….. free festive fun in my local library!
Posted on 29 Nov 2023Libraries around Devon and Torbay are offering low-cost events, activities and even free gift inspiration this festive season. Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries around the county, is putting on a programme of fun family shows and events to bring people together in its warm welcoming spaces in the run-up to Christmas. The charity … Continue reading
New film celebrates Exeter as a UNESCO City of Literature
Posted on 27 Nov 2023WHAT: A short film made by local company Preston Street Films showcases Exeter as a UNESCO City of Literature WHEN: Released on Monday, 27th November 2023 WHO: Exeter City of Literature and its Partnership Network members The Exeter City of Literature charity has released a new short film to celebrate Exeter’s status as a UNESCO-designated City of Literature. … Continue reading
Low-cost cinema screenings across libraries this November
Posted on 02 Nov 2023A chance to cosy up and enjoy a low-cost cinema experience is on offer at libraries throughout Devon and Torbay this autumn. The latest ‘Films at the Library’ programme will run from Wednesday 8th – Wednesday 29th November. It’s the fourth time in two years that Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across the … Continue reading