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Budleigh Salterton Library is open five days a week and has a good collection of books for adults and children, as well as audiobooks, large print books and a large collection of DVDs. There are four public computers in the adult area, free to use for up to 2 hours per day plus printing and copying services. The library has an active Friends Group that organise book sales and coffee mornings and fund various library events.

Budleigh Salterton Library has a purpose built children’s area with, in addition to books, spoken word CDs and DVDs, activity mats, soft toys, dressing up clothes and a box of building blocks, as well as 2 computers. The library hosts a very busy Bounce and Rhyme session evey Friday morning, see our events listing below for the next session.

Services

  • Children’s events
  • Book groups and events
  • Free public computers and Wi-Fi
  • Printing, copying and scanning facilities
  • Home library service
Budleigh Salterton Library events Budleigh Salterton Library events

Bounce and Rhyme (every Friday during term time)

A fun, free and friendly half hour of nursery rhymes and children's songs with Rachel. For babies, toddlers, parents and carers. A great way to make new friends.
Date: 22 November 2019
Time: 9:00 - 9:30
Description: A fun, free and friendly half hour of nursery rhymes and children's songs with Rachel. For babies, toddlers, parents and carers. A great way to make new friends.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme: Nursery rhymes and songs

Events: Events » Live Performance budleigh salterton

The Budleigh Woolpack (meet every first Monday of the month)

Calling all keen knitters, crochet lovers and those with an eye for design. Collect some yarn hooks, needles and patterns and make as many or as few blocks as you wish. Stay and chat or just come and go. The idea is to join in a collaborative project making throws for local charities, groups and individuals. A warm and friendly welcome to all who pop by. Group lead by Marion Wood.
Date: 02 December 2019
Time: 16:00 - 17:45
Description: Calling all keen knitters, crochet lovers and those with an eye for design. Collect some yarn hooks, needles and patterns and make as many or as few blocks as you wish. Stay and chat or just come and go. The idea is to join in a collaborative project making throws for local charities, groups and individuals. A warm and friendly welcome to all who pop by. Group lead by Marion Wood.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Knitting and crochet.

Events: Events » Crafts and Making budleigh salterton

Lego Club (every 2nd Saturday of the month during term time)

This fun, free activity takes place every second Saturday of the month - during term time. Come along and build something fantastic and perhaps let the adults join in too! We do ask that children 8 years and under are accompanied by an adult.
Date: 14 December 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: This fun, free activity takes place every second Saturday of the month - during term time. Come along and build something fantastic and perhaps let the adults join in too! We do ask that children 8 years and under are accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Lego model making

Events: Events » Crafts and Making budleigh salterton

Christmas Bounce and Rhyme

A seasonal Bounce and Rhyme with some Christmas songs sprinkled in with the usual fun songs and rhymes, A special visitor may be dropping by! Some light refreshments too.
Date: 20 December 2019
Time: 9:00 - 9:45
Description: A seasonal Bounce and Rhyme with some Christmas songs sprinkled in with the usual fun songs and rhymes, A special visitor may be dropping by! Some light refreshments too.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme: Bounce and Rhyme

Events: Events » Live Performance budleigh salterton

Children's Christmas Craft Table

Drop in and make something wonderful for Christmas. Angie will have a host of Christmas things to make on her craft table in the children's library. Drop in for some colouring, sticking and cutting out and create a wonderful card, decoration or gift.
Date: 21 December 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Drop in and make something wonderful for Christmas. Angie will have a host of Christmas things to make on her craft table in the children's library. Drop in for some colouring, sticking and cutting out and create a wonderful card, decoration or gift.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Christmas Crafts

Events: Events » Crafts and Making budleigh salterton

Avoiding falls and hospitalisation

Free talk by Home Instead, Senior Care offering tips and techniques to optimise your safety at home.
Date: 10 January 2020
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Free talk by Home Instead, Senior Care offering tips and techniques to optimise your safety at home.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing budleigh salterton

Lego Club

Lego Club takes place every second Saturday of the month during term time. It's fun and it's free and it's usually for children BUT we'd like to invite adults to take part in Lego Club during Active Life, Active Mind month in Devon's Libraries. Our message to any children who attend our Lego Club is bring along an adult today and build something fantastic!
Date: 11 January 2020
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Lego Club takes place every second Saturday of the month during term time. It's fun and it's free and it's usually for children BUT we'd like to invite adults to take part in Lego Club during Active Life, Active Mind month in Devon's Libraries. Our message to any children who attend our Lego Club is bring along an adult today and build something fantastic!
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Crafts and Making budleigh salterton

Seated Yoga

Seated Yoga with Samatha from the Budleigh Hub. Come along for some gentle, relaxing seated exercise. Book your place early as space is limited. £2.00 for a 45 minute session.
Date: 13 January 2020
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
Description: Seated Yoga with Samatha from the Budleigh Hub. Come along for some gentle, relaxing seated exercise. Book your place early as space is limited. £2.00 for a 45 minute session.
Audience: All
Cost: £2.00
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing budleigh salterton

Singing for Wellbeing

Singing is good for your health as well as being a fun and friendly actitivity. Naomi will be leading today's singing session. If you enjoy this event Naomi holds regular singing sessions at the Budleigh Hub.
Date: 14 January 2020
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Singing is good for your health as well as being a fun and friendly actitivity. Naomi will be leading today's singing session. If you enjoy this event Naomi holds regular singing sessions at the Budleigh Hub.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing budleigh salterton

Staying Nourished

Free talk by Home Instead, Senior Care on the importance of nutrition especially as we get older. Useful hints and tips on good nutrition and it's importance to our overall good health.
Date: 24 January 2020
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Free talk by Home Instead, Senior Care on the importance of nutrition especially as we get older. Useful hints and tips on good nutrition and it's importance to our overall good health.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing budleigh salterton

Cancer Research UK

Free talk by staff from Cancer Research UK who are NOT scientists. Find out more about what the organisation does both nationally and locally and come along with any questions or queries you may have on recent research or any other topic that is relevant to Cancer Research UK. This talk aims to be both informative and fun.
Date: 31 January 2020
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Free talk by staff from Cancer Research UK who are NOT scientists. Find out more about what the organisation does both nationally and locally and come along with any questions or queries you may have on recent research or any other topic that is relevant to Cancer Research UK. This talk aims to be both informative and fun.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing budleigh salterton
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Opening hours:

Mon 09:30 - 18:00
Tue Closed
Wed 09:30 - 13:00
Thu 09:30- 17:30
Fri 09:30 - 13:00
Sat 09:30 - 13:00

 

Contact us:

Jane Cordy

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Budleigh Salterton Library

Tel: 01395 443245

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Budleigh Salterton Library
Station Road
Budleigh Salterton
Devon
EX9 6RH