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Barnstaple Library is a busy and vibrant space, open six days a week. The Library boasts a large selection of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs and there is a reserve stack of approximately 28,000 items which are available on request.

On the First Floor of the library there are 22 computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours a day with printing and copying facilities. Barnstaple Library also houses a large collection of Local and Family History records for the area working with South West Heritage Trust and the North Devon Athenaeum staff.

There is a bright and busy children's area with regular events and activities such as weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, toddler time, craft and children's book group. For adults, the library offers regular groups including, knitting, colouring, scrabble, singing and walking groups and there are regular author events throughout the year.

On a Friday morning during term time, students from Pathfield School run a pop up café in the library, serving a selection of drinks and some delicious cakes.

Barnstaple Library has a range of high-quality meeting rooms and spaces available for hire. If you're looking for a venue or meeting room at reasonable prices, click here to find out more.

Services

Barnstaple Library Events Barnstaple Library Events

Library Lego Builders

Build a Lego creation to display in the library. We will choose a different theme each week for you to create your masterpiece.
Date: 25 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Build a Lego creation to display in the library. We will choose a different theme each week for you to create your masterpiece.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

Poetry Corner

A chance to share and discuss favourite poems in a relaxed setting.
Date: 25 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: A chance to share and discuss favourite poems in a relaxed setting.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Books and Poetry barnstaple

Scrabble Saturday 2

A Scrabble Club for players of all levels. Friendly group everyone welcome.
Date: 25 May 2019
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Description: A Scrabble Club for players of all levels. Friendly group everyone welcome.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Social barnstaple

Board Game Cafe

New weekly Board Game Café group. Bring a friend or make new ones at this informal, friendly, free, drop in session for board game enthusiasts. Bring your own favorite game or choose from our selection as you enjoy a hot drink. No need to book, just drop by! Library Foyer.
Date: 28 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: New weekly Board Game Café group. Bring a friend or make new ones at this informal, friendly, free, drop in session for board game enthusiasts. Bring your own favorite game or choose from our selection as you enjoy a hot drink. No need to book, just drop by! Library Foyer.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Social barnstaple

Colouring and Coffee

Colouring for grown-ups. A friendly group and a nice way to relax for a couple of hours. Tea and coffee for a small donation. All materials supplied.
Date: 29 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Colouring for grown-ups. A friendly group and a nice way to relax for a couple of hours. Tea and coffee for a small donation. All materials supplied.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

Computer Assistance

Assistance with technology for those needing extra help. One to One sessions. To book please call 01271 318780 or come in to the library.
Date: 29 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Assistance with technology for those needing extra help. One to One sessions. To book please call 01271 318780 or come in to the library.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Technology barnstaple

Elmer Milk Carton Elephant Workshop

Come and make Elmer the Elephant out of milk cartons to celebrate his 30th birthday. Free drop-in during the times above.
Date: 29 May 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Come and make Elmer the Elephant out of milk cartons to celebrate his 30th birthday. Free drop-in during the times above.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

FABLAB 1 on1 Adobe Illustrator Sessions

1 on 1 slot sessions exploring the use of Adobe Illustrator on our HP touch screen computers. Session 1 2pm-3pm, session 2 3pm-4pm, and session 3 4:30pm-5:30pm. These sessions are a great way of discovering a new form to show your artistic talents and they will also be very easy to use as you can draw straight onto the computer with a finger. Come try the style of Quentin Blake in honour of The Green Ship being screened in the Barnstaple Library for the 3rd of June or expand upon your style with digital art. Remember to bring a USB or email to save your work and to book your space early as there are only 3! All ages Book here: https://bit.ly/2LOmOUr Bookings onto the event will close at 12pm the previous working day.
Date: 30 May 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: 1 on 1 slot sessions exploring the use of Adobe Illustrator on our HP touch screen computers. Session 1 2pm-3pm, session 2 3pm-4pm, and session 3 4:30pm-5:30pm. These sessions are a great way of discovering a new form to show your artistic talents and they will also be very easy to use as you can draw straight onto the computer with a finger. Come try the style of Quentin Blake in honour of The Green Ship being screened in the Barnstaple Library for the 3rd of June or expand upon your style with digital art. Remember to bring a USB or email to save your work and to book your space early as there are only 3! All ages Book here: https://bit.ly/2LOmOUr Bookings onto the event will close at 12pm the previous working day.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Design barnstaple

Make a Jellyfish with the Whale Tail Artist

If you've seen the amazing Whale tail in the Library, come and make a jellyfish with the artist who made it. Free drop-in sessions.
Date: 30 May 2019
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description: If you've seen the amazing Whale tail in the Library, come and make a jellyfish with the artist who made it. Free drop-in sessions.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

Make a Jelly Fish with the Whale Tale Artist

If you've seen the amazing Whale tail in the Library, come and make a jellyfish with the artist who made it. Free drop-in sessions.
Date: 30 May 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: If you've seen the amazing Whale tail in the Library, come and make a jellyfish with the artist who made it. Free drop-in sessions.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

FABLAB Shadow Puppet Workshop

To celebrate the wonderful screening of The Green Ship by Quentin Blake. We will be using shadow puppets to create a stop motion animation. This animation will be shown on the projector at the end and if you would like a copy it can be emailed or saved on a USB. All ages welcome. Book here: https://bit.ly/2w5nudt
Date: 01 June 2019
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Description: To celebrate the wonderful screening of The Green Ship by Quentin Blake. We will be using shadow puppets to create a stop motion animation. This animation will be shown on the projector at the end and if you would like a copy it can be emailed or saved on a USB. All ages welcome. Book here: https://bit.ly/2w5nudt
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

Raspberry Pi Jam

Get together and share ideas with other enthusiasts. All welcome
Date: 01 June 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Get together and share ideas with other enthusiasts. All welcome
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Technology barnstaple

Writing Group: Ideas Gang

Each Month the workshop is led by a different member of the group, giving a variety of writing experiences. Different forms and genres are covered and plenty of time is given for writing practice on the day.
Date: 01 June 2019
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Description: Each Month the workshop is led by a different member of the group, giving a variety of writing experiences. Different forms and genres are covered and plenty of time is given for writing practice on the day.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Books and Poetry barnstaple

Boogie Books

Stories, movement and dance for under 5s
Date: 03 June 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:15
Description: Stories, movement and dance for under 5s
Audience: Under 5
Cost: £1.00
Theme:

Events: Events » Music barnstaple

Knit and Mix

Come and join our social knitting group. Beginners or more experienced knitters welcome. Tea and coffee for a small donation.
Date: 03 June 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Come and join our social knitting group. Beginners or more experienced knitters welcome. Tea and coffee for a small donation.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making barnstaple

The Green Ship Theatre Performance

A performance of the play the Green ship by Quentin Blake. Book tickets on www.the greenship.co.uk
Date: 03 June 2019
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Description: A performance of the play the Green ship by Quentin Blake. Book tickets on www.the greenship.co.uk
Audience: Child
Cost: £5.00
Theme:

Events: Events » Live Performance barnstaple

Bounce and Rhyme

Come along, have fun, join in with some old favourite rhymes and learn some new ones.
Date: 05 June 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: Come along, have fun, join in with some old favourite rhymes and learn some new ones.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Social barnstaple

FABLAB 1 on 1 Embroidery Machine

1 on 1 slot sessions using the Embroidery machine software to create your own design. This design should be no larger than 8cm by 8cm and have a maximum of three colours. This is to allow the design to be finished being created in the time allotted. Please bring your material and any images that interest you or that you have designed in jpeg form on a USB, the bolder the better. This is a great way to access the embroidery machine and create a logo, patch, lettering or design. Session 1 10am-11am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:45pm-1:45pm. Only three slots so book soon, for ages 14+. Please note that booking onto this workshop will end at 12pm the working day before. Book here: https://bit.ly/2JNpK13
Date: 05 June 2019
Time: 10:00 - 13:45
Description: 1 on 1 slot sessions using the Embroidery machine software to create your own design. This design should be no larger than 8cm by 8cm and have a maximum of three colours. This is to allow the design to be finished being created in the time allotted. Please bring your material and any images that interest you or that you have designed in jpeg form on a USB, the bolder the better. This is a great way to access the embroidery machine and create a logo, patch, lettering or design. Session 1 10am-11am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:45pm-1:45pm. Only three slots so book soon, for ages 14+. Please note that booking onto this workshop will end at 12pm the working day before. Book here: https://bit.ly/2JNpK13
Audience: Teen
Cost: £7.50
Theme:

Events: Events » Design barnstaple

Audio Book Group

A book group for people who like to listen to their books on CD or other media.
Date: 06 June 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: A book group for people who like to listen to their books on CD or other media.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Books and Poetry barnstaple

Toddler Time

Stories, songs and crafts for children aged 2 and over.
Date: 06 June 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Stories, songs and crafts for children aged 2 and over.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Social barnstaple
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Mon 09:00 - 18:00
Tue 09:00 - 18:00
Wed 10:00 - 18:00
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Sat 09:00 - 17:00


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Contact us:

Jude Jeal

Email: Barnstaple Library
Tel: 01271 318780

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Barnstaple Library
Tuly Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1EL

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