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Explore ‘A Better Tomorrow’ at libraries
Posted on 31 Oct 2023Libraries are looking to the future in Libraries Unlimited’s third season of exciting events in Devon and Torbay this winter The charity secured a £720,369 grant from Arts Council England in 2022 to boost its thriving programme of music, films, workshops, and high-quality community events between 2023 and 2026. Two seasons – ‘Pride of Place’ … Continue reading
New design for children’s library in Exeter
Posted on 23 Oct 2023Plans for a new children’s library in Exeter have been announced by Libraries Unlimited and Building Greater Exeter – and children and young people are being asked to help design it. Work will begin next year, with support from Building Greater Exeter to create a modern, innovative, and inclusive space for children and families. The … Continue reading
Sing, dance, and make a noise this half term!
Posted on 19 Oct 2023Fancy an energetic sing-along with live music and percussion? Torrington Library’s Big Silly Singalong at the end of October (Saturday 28th October, 10.30am) promises a morning of family fun – and costs just £2. Libraries Unlimited, the charity which runs libraries in Devon and Torbay, is staging the event as a low-cost half-term highlight for … Continue reading
Paignton’s got talent!
Posted on 18 Oct 2023Fancy a Halloween fancy dress night of fun and performance? Young people from Paignton will be showing off their music, singing and theatre talents in the town’s library at a special Halloween Open Mic and Scratch Night on Saturday 28th October from 7pm. The event will also feature a chance to have a go at … Continue reading
You can give a million free books for Christmas!
Posted on 17 Oct 2023Free Christmas library membership gift cards that open up access to a million books and other no-cost library facilities are being offered across Devon and Torbay this festive season. Libraries Unlimited is packaging up 5,000 free library memberships in specially-designed Christmas cards – and anyone can take one from their local library to give as … Continue reading
Louisa Adjoa Parker to share the power of poetry at Paignton Library
Posted on 16 Oct 2023Writer and poet Louisa Adjoa Parker is coming to Paignton Library to support and inspire aspiring Torbay writers. Louisa is a writer and poet of English-Ghanaian heritage who lives in southwest England. Her first poetry collections were published by Cinnamon Press, and her third, How to wear a skin, was published by Indigo Dreams. Her … Continue reading
An Apple Day keeps the autumn blues away
Posted on 13 Oct 2023A chance to welcome autumn and have fun with art and creativity is being served up at Barnstaple Library with its Apple Day event later this month (Saturday 21st October). The fun-filled day will feature art workshops, dance and film, all on a traditional apple theme. Most of the events are free, and many are … Continue reading
Family fun this October half term at libraries
Posted on 12 Oct 2023This October half term, libraries in Devon and Torbay have an exciting line up of activities to keep children engaged and entertained during the school break. With events ranging from family theatre to digital drawing, libraries across the county will offer loads of free and low-cost fun for families. Parents and carers can find a … Continue reading
New library space opens up in Ashburton
Posted on 10 Oct 2023Ashburton Library is welcoming back loyal and new customers after moving up in the world! The library has relocated to a bigger space upstairs from its old location at 4 Lawrence Lane – and has had a fresh new look in the process. The much-loved community space closed in early April and will reopen on … Continue reading
Winter warmth and community connections in your local library
Posted on 09 Oct 2023Libraries around Devon and Torbay are gearing up for a second winter of special events to help communities enjoy warm spaces and community connection during the colder months. The first ever ‘Libraries for Life’ campaign last winter was an outstanding success, boosting numbers of visitors across libraries and seeing the introduction of new initiatives ranging … Continue reading