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Exciting new library programme for under-5s aims to boost children’s love of books
Posted on 05 Apr 2024An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in 2021. Both programmes have been created as part of … Continue reading
Moretonhampstead Library welcomes customers back
Posted on 02 Apr 2024Customers have been welcomed back to Moretonhampstead Library after a lengthy period of closure following flood damage last year. The library re-opened its doors in the Bowring Building on Tuesday 2nd April. For the last 10 months the staff and volunteers have been offering a pop-up library in the Parish Hall and community activities in … Continue reading
Bringing the outdoors in to the library
Posted on 26 Mar 2024Visitors to Barnstaple Library next month (Saturday 13th April) could be forgiven for thinking they are taking a walk in the local countryside rather than browsing the shelves for books! The library will be staging a Nature Take Over Day featuring talks, workshops, displays and a chance to participate in creating a mossy carpet artwork. … Continue reading
Pride of Place – Music, film, art, creativity and fun across libraries
Posted on 15 Mar 2024A new season of fun and creative adventures for everyone is being rolled out in libraries across Devon and Torbay from April to July this year. The Pride of Place season encourages communities throughout the county to discover and enjoy where they live. It’s the second time Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across … Continue reading
Libraries Unlimited wins £1,000 Movement for Good Award
Posted on 26 Feb 2024Libraries Unlimited has been selected to receive a £1,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards, which is giving over £1million away to charities and good causes. Members of the public were invited to nominate good causes and winners, including Libraries Unlimited, were drawn at random. Libraries across Devon support all … Continue reading
After hours party – in Barnstaple Library!
Posted on 21 Feb 2024Music, a bar, food, games, and a chance to let your creativity run riot is in store at Barnstaple Library when it opens its doors for an after-hours party on Friday 15th March. Barnstaple’s first Library Lates will take over three floors of the library with festival-style fun between 7 and 10pm. Jane Petch, Senior … Continue reading
Libraries, Communities and Democracy
Posted on 06 Feb 2024Libraries Unlimited has been awarded a grant by the Europe Challenge to deliver an arts project tackling social isolation, loss and grief in North Devon. Braunton Library has been chosen to host this project, as it lies at the heart of its community in North Devon. Communities in North Devon face many barriers such as … Continue reading
All your reads in one place – it’s now time to try to BorrowBox
Posted on 05 Feb 2024The process of adding our collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eNewspapers to our existing collection of eMagazines on BorrowBox is almost complete. BorrowBox is now the one-stop platform for all your favourite digital reads. BorrowBox is the UK’s most popular platform for eBooks and eAudiobooks, with the widest range of content and the most intuitive interface … Continue reading
Fall in love with films this February
Posted on 24 Jan 2024Whether it’s a romantic Valentine’s date or just a chance to cosy up and get lost in a good movie, film-lovers are being spoiled for choice with a month of low-cost screenings across libraries. The next season of ‘Films at the Library’ runs throughout February in warm, welcoming community libraries across Devon and Torbay. It’s … Continue reading
Re-use, repair, grow and enjoy – a free day of future-proofing activity and fun at Paignton Library
Posted on 19 Jan 2024A free day of fun and learning with a sustainability focus is on at Paignton Library on Saturday 3rd February. The ‘Future-proof eco takeover’ offers a busy day of activities for adults and children including: The Big Exchange – bring clothes and bric-a-brac small household items to swap and take some home Repair Café for … Continue reading