exeter library

Winter story time at Crealy

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is pleased to announce the launch of Winter Story Time with Devon Libraries on Wednesday 21st January 2015.

Guests are invited to join Buddy Bear and story tellers from Exeter Library at Mamma Mia’s Restaurant at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park from 10am – 1pm for winter story time and snow themed arts and crafts sessions.

Chris Down, managing director for Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “We’re thrilled to have partnered with Devon Libraries and created Winter Stories and Snow Craft sessions. Buddy Bear can’t wait to join in...

Petr Horacek

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Library, Rougemont Room

Come and see award-winning author and illustrator Petr Horacek entertain us with wonderful words and pictures. His books include Puffin Peter, Silly Suzy Goose, Animal Opposites and The Mouse Who Ate the Moon. Watch his animals come to life as he draws live on stage and reads from some of his favourite picture books.

Age: 3+

For further information an booking visit: http://exetreme.org/petr-horacek/

Football Reading Game with Tom Palmer

Event Date: 
28/10/2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Library, Rougemont Room

Tom’s most recent book, Over the Line, is a powerful historical novel about one footballer’s experience in the First World War.

Tom will be playing his popular Football Reading Game – half football reading quiz, half penalty shoot out – which makes reading fun and relevant to all children.

Age: 7 to 11

Did you know that the player who scored England’s first international goal after World War One was a survivor of the trenches?

Did you know that footballers who didn’t join the army were called cowards and mocked and abused?

Did you know that men...

Kitsons launch free legal surgery

Devon law firm Kitsons has launched a monthly drop-in Legal Surgery at the newly refurbished Exeter Library, offering local residents a free consultation on wills, powers of attorney, and probate issues.

Kitsons Private Client specialist Charlie Siegle will be available for 30 minute individual appointments on the third Wednesday of each month from Wednesday 17th September, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the city centre Library on Castle Street.

Charlie Siegle, Associate at Kitsons said: “Our new monthly legal surgeries will provide local residents and visitors to the Library...

Football Reading Game with Tom Palmer

Event Date: 
28/10/2014 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Library, Rougemont Room

Tom’s most recent book, Over the Line, is a powerful historical novel about one footballer’s experience in the First World War.

Tom will be playing his popular Football Reading Game – half football reading quiz, half penalty shoot out – which makes reading fun and relevant to all children.

Age: 7 to 11

Did you know that the player who scored England’s first international goal after World War One was a survivor of the trenches?

Did you know that footballers who didn’t join the army were called cowards and mocked and abused?

Did you know that men...

British Sign Language Club launches at Exeter Central Library

Devon County Council’s Exeter Central Library is launching a regular BSL Club this month.

Taking place on the last Thursday of every month (starting 29 August), from 7-9pm, the free group will be an informal gathering and is open to deaf and hearing users of British Sign Language.

It’s a great opportunity to meet friends, share deaf news and views and get access to information available in the library.

There will also be tea, coffee and biscuits!

For more information please contact Exeter Central Library on 01392 384218 or email Exeter.library@devon.gov.uk

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