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Libraries Unlimited celebrates first successful year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 4:00pm

The charity responsible for running Devon’s library services has celebrated its first successful year.

Supervisors, centre managers, trustees and management at Libraries Unlimited came together at a strategic development day on April 25th to celebrate the charity’s first birthday.

Libraries Unlimited was officially launched on 23rd April last year after being commissioned by Devon County Council to run Devon Libraries, including 50 public libraries, four mobile libraries and three prison libraries.

The organisation was formed as a social enterprise, headed up by a...

Bampton residents celebrate opening of new library

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/15/2017 - 12:44pm

Bampton residents and library staff were joined by Julie Dent CBE, Chair of Libraries Unlimited and local MP for Tiverton and Honiton Neil Parish, as they celebrated the successful relocation and official opening of the new Bampton Library on Thursday 6th April.

The library moved into its new, spacious and bright location within the Library and Resource Centre, Old Schoolroom, Bampton last month.

Libraries Unlimited and the Library and Resource Centre Supporters (LARCS) provided refreshments as guests were invited to take a look around the new facilities and hear speeches...

'A Celebration of Books' featuring books and cupcakes from the Exeter Authors Association

Event Date: 
17/06/2017 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Library, Belle Parade, Crediton EX17 2AA

Exeter Authors Association is holding a book celebration as part of CredFest17 on 17th June from 2-5pm at Crediton Library.

This will be a highly interactive, free event to celebrate writing in Devon.

There is room for only 80 visitors in the venue, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The Performances- There will be readings from books/ poems. Local published poets and authors will be reading in 10-minute slots. The authors and poets include some of the best south-west writing talents such as

  • Samantics Poetry from one of the South West's
  • ...

Witch

Event Date: 
30/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Library, 35 Church Road, Exeter EX2 9AZ

A superb performance telling the tale of a woman accused of witchcraft. Steeped in historical fact and fiction the play leaves you guessing whether she is or not a witch. With a lively Q&A and refreshments. This play is written directed and and stars Tracey Norman. Tickets: £7.50 Adv/ £10 on the door

Buy your ticket in advance for a better deal online at www.circleofspears.com or pop into St Thomas Library. 35 Church Road -Exeter - EX2 9AZ

Easter holiday digital making events in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/01/2017 - 4:29pm

Exeter Library’s FabLab is hosting a programme of hands-on digital making events and workshops, specifically designed for children and young people.

The FabLab is an open access community workshop for anyone to turn their ideas into reality. The FabLab, or fabrication laboratory, allows people of any age the opportunity and facilities to invent, research and make almost any object, using an array of machines and resources.

Staff at the FabLab in Exeter have just announced a line-up of new events aimed at young people, to equip them with new skills, support them with school...

Topsham Library relocates to make way for bespoke new building

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/30/2017 - 2:32pm

Topsham Library will temporarily relocate to the Nelson Close Community Centre in Topsham to make way for a brand new community hub.

The new ‘Community Hub’ is being built by Estuary League of Friends following a successful funding bid to the Big Lottery Fund and fundraising efforts by the charity, reaching a total of £1.95million. On completion, the hub will comprise of a day centre room, community café, exercise and fitness space, two treatment rooms, a laundry, meeting/training room, serviced offices and improved library facilities.

The current library service, run by...

Choc Lit Day at Exeter Library - Calling all book lovers and wannabe writers!

Event Date: 
08/04/2017 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter, EX4 3PQ.

Calling all book lovers and aspiring writers!

We’ll be holding our first Choc Lit Day at Exeter Library on Saturday 8th April between 1.30 and 4pm. Join us for a day of author talks, quizzes and games (with prizes!), exciting books to discover and – for the aspiring writers – the opportunity to pitch manuscript ideas to a Choc Lit editor. Make sure you have the date in your diary. Tickets for the event cost £5 (includes a goody bag) and can be purchased here: http://www.choc-lit.com/choc-lit-on-tour/

Panel includes local authors: Margaret James, Linda Mitchelmore &...

Exeter builders merchant helping libraries with materials giveaway

With libraries across the county being subjected to funding cuts, RGB Building Supplies is inviting them to apply for £1,000 worth of materials as part of its Well Built Community Fund.

The fund will enable the selected library or learning centre to make improvements they perhaps would not otherwise be able to do. RGB is calling for deserving organisations to get in touch, whatever the need.

Through the Well Built Community Fund, the builders merchant has been giving away £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to different groups, including a school that...

Professional storytellers adopt a tale from Exeter’s past

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 12:10pm

Exeter-based KOR Communications has adopted a rare piece of the city’s history, as part of Exeter Library’s Adopt a Book initiative.

Launched by the Library’s Senior Supervisor Joanne Cousins, the Adopt a Book scheme aims to raise funds for the restoration and preservation of a collection of rare and ancient books in the Library’s special collection archives.

Run by Libraries Unlimited, the charity and social enterprise responsible for all of Devon’s Library services, Exeter Library is home to over 6,000 rarely seen items, dating back to 1480. Joanne launched Adopt a Book...

Ottery St Mary Library announces relocation date

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 4:02pm

Ottery St Mary Library will move into its new premises in the former NatWest bank during the week of 20th February, Libraries Unlimited has revealed.

The relocation of the library will be carried out over the course of the week, officially opening its doors for the first time on Saturday 25th February.

The building has been significantly refurbished through a partnership with Ottery St Mary Town Council, Devon County Council and Libraries Unlimited. The Friends of Ottery Library have also helped to raise funds to contribute towards the new library furniture.

The new...

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