Barnstaple Library Events
Acoustic Guitar Group
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Acoustic guitar for beginners and intermediate. Every Wednesday. Improve your playing skills in a friendly and informal setting. Tuition free, small donation towards room costs welcome. For more information call: 01271 318780.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Audio Book Group at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Please note this group is currently suspended until 7th April. For anyone who likes to listen to audio books. An informal group to chat about the books you've enjoyed. First Thursday of the month.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Baby Self-Weigh Station
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Time: 9:30 - 12:00
Description: Weigh your baby in a screened area of the children's library with scales funded by Public Health. Find out what else the library can offer your growing family. Please contact your Health Visitor if you have concerns around any aspect of your baby’s growth or feeding. Every Thursday
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
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Barnstaple Library Group
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Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: Barnstaple Library Group in partnership with Age Concern. Come and catch up with friends over a cuppa and listen to interesting and entertaining talks. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Call 01271 318780 for more information
Audience: Senior
Cost: Free
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Board Game Café at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: A weekly informal, drop in session for adults who are board game fans. Bring your own favourite game or choose from our selection as you enjoy a hot drink. Every Wednesday. Donations welcomed to cover costs.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Bounce & Rhyme in the Morning
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Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: Bounce & Rhyme is back at Barnstaple Library! A fun session for little ones with their grown ups to learn and enjoy some rhymes old and new! Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in term time. We are starting with bookable sessions so please give us a ring on 01271 31870 to secure your place!
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
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Bounce and Rhyme in the Afternoon
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Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Description: Bounce & Rhyme is back at Barnstaple Library! A fun session for little ones with their grown ups to learn and enjoy some rhymes old and new! Every Monday in term time. We are starting with bookable sessions so please give us a ring on 01271 31870 to secure your place!
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
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Come in and Colour
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Time: 9:00 - 18:00
Description: Come in and Colour at Barnstaple Library. If you have a few minutes to spare or a bit longer why not try colouring our beautiful designs. Bring a friend or meet new people. 9am - 6pm every Friday.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Digital Assist at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Need a bit of help with computers and other devices? Need a hand to get started with emails? Book for one of our 1-2-1 Digital Assist appointments at Barnstaple Library. Every Tuesday. Phone the library on 01271 318780 to book your appointment.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Jubilee's in Devon and Somerset talk
Date: 23 May 2022
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Description: 'Jubilees in Devon and Somerset' talk by the South West Heritage Trust's Janet Tall. After the talk visitors will be able to tour the Queen's Jubilee exhibition. Please book in advance at the library, £6 per person. Tickets can be booked by phone: 01271 318780
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Knit and Mix at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Come and join in our informal, drop in Knit and Mix group at Barnstaple Library. For knitting and crochet crafters who enjoy a chat with a hot drink. Every Thursday. Donations welcomed to help cover costs. Bring your own materials.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Library Lego Builders at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Lego Club is back at Barnstaple Library! Join us in the children's library for some Lego fun for families on a Saturday afternoon! Your imagination is the limit! Not suitable for young children due to small parts. Under 8s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
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Poetry Corner at Barnstaple Library
Date: 21 May 2022
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: A chance to share and discuss favourite poems in a relaxed setting. Enquire at the library for more details. 01271 318780 barnstaple.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Pop-Up Cafe
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Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Description: Our popular Pathfield School pop-up cafe is back! Every Friday during term time. Delicious homemade cakes, biscuits and refreshments all available in the library foyer.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Queen's Jubilee Exhibition
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Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Description: A display of over 200 items of royal memorabilia on loan from North Devon collector Sarah Grant. Sarah has spent over 10 years researching and collecting items of royal memorabilia. Exhibits span the life of Queen Elizabeth II and include samples of silk from the coronation gown, a kneeler from the coronation service, family photographs, original portraits, limited edition prints, stamps, coins and much more. Local artist Sarah Flannery has kindly loaned a recent portrait of the Queen with prints available to purchase at the exhibition. The exhibition will also include displays from the collections of the Barnstaple Library Local Studies Centre which is run in partnership with Libraries Unlimited, North Devon Records Office (South West Heritage Trust) and the North Devon Athenaeum. Tickets £5 and can be purchased via Eventbrite (admin fees apply) or from the library. Exhibition runs 24.05.22 - 06.06.2022. Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queens-jubilee-exhibition-tickets-306485354947
Audience: All
Cost: £6.00
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Raspberry Pi Jam at Barnstaple Library
Date: 11 June 2022
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: We are a friendly bunch of Raspberry Pi enthusiasts who meet once a month to share ideas. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your Pi if you have one but don't worry if you don't. We have some to share. First or second Saturday of the month.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Scrabble Saturdays at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Description: A Scrabble club on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month for players of all levels. Donations welcomed
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Sing-a-Long-a-Library at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: For anyone who wants to sing for fun, we're not a choir so don't worry about being a good singer, just come along for a good sing song and a cuppa. Second Tuesday of the month.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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Storytime
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Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: A lovely storytime with props and puppets for pre-school children. No need to book, just drop-in. Every Tuesday during term time
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
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The Ideas Gang - Creative Writing Group at Barnstaple Library
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Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Description: The Ideas Gang meets on the first Saturday of the month. Members of the group take it in turns to lead the group, giving a wide variety of writing experiences. Different forms and genres are covered and plenty of time is given for writing practice in the session.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
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