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Discover Hidden Talents at Libraries’ Fun Palaces
Posted on 04 Oct 2023On Saturday 7th October, libraries across Devon and Torbay will open their doors for free, fun and creative events as part of the annual Fun Palaces weekend of celebration. Fun Palaces are all about bringing people together to share their skills, passions and interests with others. The events are entirely created by local community members, … Continue reading
Bringing Together The Teaching Community To Inspire And Develop Children’s Literacy
Posted on 03 Oct 2023Libraries Unlimited leads Somerset Literacy Network’s annual conference An inspirational conference aimed at helping English subject leaders and teachers with practical ideas to boost children’s love of reading, writing and poetry is being staged by Libraries Unlimited in Somerset on Friday 13th October. The charity, which runs libraries across Devon and Torbay, has recently … Continue reading
Search for new premises for St Thomas Library
Posted on 02 Oct 2023The search is on for new premises for St Thomas Library in Exeter after it was announced the lease on the building where it’s currently located would not be renewed. The library will close this month (Saturday 21st October) and the process will start for relocating to new premises. Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs … Continue reading
It’s easy being green!
Posted on 29 Sep 2023A celebration of recycling, repurposing and all things green is being held in libraries across Devon and Torbay to celebrate Libraries Week (w/c Monday 2nd October 2023) Organised by CILIP, the libraries and information association, the annual week is a showcase and celebration of all libraries have to offer – this year focusing on sustainability … Continue reading
Record numbers of young readers across Devon enjoy libraries this summer
Posted on 25 Sep 2023Record numbers of children improved their reading skills with the help of libraries in Devon and Torbay this summer. More than 13,000 children signed up this year – a 25% increase on last year’s figures. The annual Summer Reading Challenge, staged by Libraries Unlimited in partnership with The Reading Agency, encourages children to keep up … Continue reading
Photos capture life for Ukrainians settling in Devon
Posted on 22 Sep 2023An exhibition of photos capturing the experience of Ukrainian refugees settling in Devon is touring libraries. ‘Good Evening, we are from Ukraine’ follows a small community of Ukrainian women and children as they rebuild their lives in Moorhaven, South Devon, after being uprooted by Russia’s invasion of their country. The title is taken from the … Continue reading
An unmissable evening for folk fans at Exeter Library
Posted on 20 Sep 2023A folk trio and an award-winning soloist are promising an autumn evening of wonderful music at Exeter Library. Hands of the Heron will be gracing the Exeter Library Stage on Friday 6th October, 7.30 – 10.30pm (doors open at 7pm) as part of the library’s ongoing series of after-hours music and creative events. The Bristol … Continue reading
New Chair of Libraries Unlimited Trustees Board
Posted on 18 Sep 2023Libraries Unlimited is welcoming a new Chair of Trustees this week. Marie Chadwick joined the Board of the charity, which runs libraries around Devon and Torbay, in 2020, and shortly after was appointed Vice-Chair. She’s now stepped up into the leadership role of Chair following Professor Will Harvey’s announcement that he’s taken up a new … Continue reading
Booker Prize-listed author at Barnstaple Library
Posted on 08 Sep 2023Author Yvvette Edwards is coming to Barnstaple Library to support aspiring North Devon writers. Yvvette’s first novel A Cupboard Full of Coats was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2011. It’s a family drama set over a weekend in East London and rich with voices from the West Indies. She’ll be hosting the creative writing workshop on … Continue reading
First open meeting announced for Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE Assembly
Posted on 06 Sep 2023The Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE Assembly has announced the date of its inaugural meeting, open to any voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation in Torbay, Plymouth or Devon. The meeting will take place online at 2pm on Thursday 14th September and will feature speakers including Nicola Frost from Devon Community Foundation who will … Continue reading