Library Lates returns to Exeter Library

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Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 9:32am

Exeter Library will host its second Library Lates evening featuring a series of specially curated one-off events.  The evening will celebrate the upcoming ‘Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights’ British Library exhibition which will open in Exeter Library at the end of April. 

From live music, a silent disco, to augmented reality experiences, the next Library Lates theme will include ‘Women’s Writes’ with a line-up of female artists, performances and authors keeping guests entertained throughout the night. Organised by Libraries Unlimited, through its Evolve programme, Library Lates aims to showcase the library and its content in a unique way whilst offering residents of Devon an exciting and interesting evening out. 

The evening’s line-up includes:

Maria Ferguson – an award-winning poet, writer and performer. Maria will be performing ‘Essex Girl’ which follow Kirsty’s story, a sixteen-year old girl growing up in ‘00s Essex. 

Hyperdawn – experimental pop duo who create their own brand of pop with modified keyboards and DIY instruments.

Augmented reality experience – combined with a performance from author Kim Sherwood in collaboration with artist John Matthias.

Silent disco – with all female DJs.

Library stack tours – tour of special collections and hidden library spaces. Places can be booked on the night at the library.

Moulettes – Hannah Miller will be performing live pop, folk and rock music

Pop up bar by The Oddfellows and food by The Owl & The Pussycat

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/library-lates-tickets-94365725425?aff=erelexpmlt

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Venue

Exeter Library

Event Date

Friday, April 3, 2020 - 6:30pm to 10:00pm