Dawlish Library is a welcoming community space where you can borrow books, DVDs and audiobooks, and meet lots of people at the library’s regular events. There are 11 public computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours a day, and the library offers scanning, printing and copying facilities.
There is free Wifi throughout the building, a quiet study area for those looking for a relaxing space and separate areas for children and teens. The library hold regular children’s events, clubs and activities all year round.
Services
- Children’s events
- Book groups and events
- Free public computers and WiFi
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Self-service machines
- Home library service
- Meeting space available out of hours

Lego Club
Date: 30 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative with our marvellous Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Beginners computer course
Date: 28 March 2019
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
Description: Need help with basic computing skills ? Use our computers or bring your own laptops or tablets.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Computer training
Knitting Club
Date: 28 March 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginner. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Lego Club
Date: 23 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative with our marvellous Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Beginners computer course
Date: 21 March 2019
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
Description: Need help with basic computing skills ? Use our computers or bring your own laptops or tablets.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Computer training
Knitting Club
Date: 21 March 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginner. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Lego Club
Date: 16 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative with our marvellous Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Knitting Club
Date: 14 March 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginner. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Blind and partially sighted reading group

Date: 11 March 2019
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Description: Come along and talk about books that you have heard.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Wellbeing
Memory Cafe
Date: 11 March 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Come along and enjoy games, music, chat tea and cake
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Wellbeing
Lego Club
Date: 09 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative with our marvellous Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
All About the Mandolin
Date: 08 March 2019
Time: 19:30 - 20:45
Description: A talk and demonstration by Matt Norman, a skilled and nationally recognised player of the instrument. From the streets of Naples to the courts of France and the concert halls of America this little instrument has grabbed people's imagination for centuries. In this engaging talk Matt will explain the history of the mandolin and play examples of a variety of types. Matt is a fine mandolinist and an entertaining speaker so this promises to be an illuminating evening featuring a combination of short recitals, demonstrations and observations. Tickets are £5 and limited so please book early. Available in advance from Dawlish Library or may be booked in advance by emailing d.a.gore@exeter.ac.uk and paying at the door.
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
Theme: Music
Knitting Club
Date: 07 March 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginner. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Lego Club
Date: 02 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative with our marvellous Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Knitting Club
Date: 28 February 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginner. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Lego Club
Date: 23 February 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get creative at our fanastic Lego Club !
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Craft Activity using recycled materials
Date: 21 February 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: February Half term activity - Get creative with those recycled materials ! Make interesting objects from the stuff we normally throw away !
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Craft
Knitting Club
Date: 21 February 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: Experienced or beginners. All welcome to this friendly group.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Crafts and Making
Hunt the Sunshine
Date: 16 February 2019
Time: 9:00 - 13:00
Description: For February half term (till 23 Feb) we will have 'sunshine' hidden all round the children's library - beat the winter blues by finding it ! A sweet and entry to a prize draw for all taking part.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Fun
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Opening hours:
Mon | 09.00 - 13.00 |
Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wed | Closed |
Thu | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Contact us:
Diane Flavin
Email: Dawlish Library
Tel: 01626 862529
Find us:
Dawlish Library
Lawn Terrace
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 9PY