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Exeter Library is open seven days a week and receives an average of 1,500 visits a day. The library has over 1km of shelves containing over 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs which can be issued at any of the self-service points. In addition, the library has a reserve stack of approximately 150,000 items, available on request.
There is a large children's library overlooking Rougemont Gardens and a separate teen area, as well as 34 computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours per day and printing and copying facilities.
Exeter Library is also home to the Business and Intellectual Property (IP) Centre, where you can access information and attend business events and workshops to support your business or start up. The library also houses the first FabLab to be located within a public library in England. FabLab Devon is a community creative space that provides access to a range of digital equipment and machinery.
Exeter Library has a range of meeting rooms and function spaces available for hire for competitive rates. If you're looking for a city centre location for your meeting or event, find out more here.
Services
- Free public computers and WiFi
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Self-service machines
- Meeting rooms for hire
- Variety of events for all audiences
- FabLab maker space
- Business and Intellectual Property (IP) Centre
- Real Food Exeter Cafe with garden terrace
- Home library service
Exeter Library events Tony Husband & 35 Years of Private Eye Cartoons
Date: 01 February 2019
Time: 8:00 - 8:00
Description: From January until the end of March 2019 nationally renowned cartoonist Tony Husband has brought his award-winning works to an exclusive exhibition at Exeter Library. Come and browse the exhibition throughout the building, free of charge. The illustrations have been specially prepared for this display and document Tony’s work for the UK's number one best-selling news and current affairs magazine, Private Eye. The display can be seen during all library opening times.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Exhibition
Rebellious Sounds Listening Booth
Date: 06 March 2019
Time: 9:00 - 9:00
Description: This Women's History Month, experience a listening booth full of stories of contemporary women's activism from the South West, consider what activism means to you and maybe even share your own story. The booth will be in the Rougemont Lounge of Exeter Library from 6th-31st March, come along and have a listen.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Build and use a contact microphone 2 day workshop
Eventbrite" /> Date: 09 March 2019
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Description: 2.Times Do in collaboration with A Quiet Night In present two workshops involving building contact and electromagnetic mics, recording and editing sound with the aim or producing a piece to be performed in a workshop. Workshop 1 is on Saturday 9th March (11.00 - 13.00) in FabLab Exeter. This session will involve making a contact microphone using a piezo disc and an electromagnetic microphone using an inductor. This will involve soldering and hot glue guns. You will then explore and record sounds with these mics before editing then in Audacity. We will discuss and provide you with ideas for creating a piece for performance by A Quiet Night In in the second session which will be held on Saturday 30th March. Workshop 2 will take place on Saturday 30th March (10.00 - 12.00) in Exeter Library and will be an opportunity to hear your piece performed by Emma Welton and Tony Whitehead. You will be welcome to perform alongside them if you wish or to provide a backing track for them to accompany. We aim to have at least two performances of each piece to allow for discussion and development of the work. Tickets are £15 and can be booked from Eventbrite
Audience: All
Cost: Please see event description
Theme:
Cyber Crime Awareness
Eventbrite" /> Date: 21 March 2019
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Description: Our workshop offers impartial, nationally recognised guidance on how you can protect your organisation from cyber crime. The session will analyse case studies from investigations our unit have been involved in, and outline the steps which could have prevented those organisations from becoming victims. We will also discuss current and future threats, and explain how to defend against these. The session will be delivered in an easy to understand format with minimal ‘tech speak’ so it is suitable for all business owners. Sam works for the South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit (SW RCCU) who investigate cyber crimes where the victim is based in the South West. Her role as a Cyber Protect Officer involves supporting victims of cyber crime, as well as giving advice to organisations on protecting themselves against cyber crime. Tickets for the workshop are FREE and can be booked through Eventbrite
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Quiet Time in the Children's Library
Date: 21 March 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Description: Every Thursday is a great chance for children with their parents or carers to relax with a book in the fantastic environment of the children's library.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:
Reading Group – **Currently Full - with waiting list**
Date: 21 March 2019
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Description: An opportunity to get together and discuss a 'Book of the Month' on every third Thursday of the month. The group is currently full with a waiting list. Please email colin.bray@librariesunlimited.org.uk for further details.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Early Years Storytime – 2nd Session
Date: 22 March 2019
Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Description: Every Friday come along to our Storytime, for families with younger children. This is a drop-in event and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Introduction to coding for adults
Eventbrite" /> Date: 23 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: A session aimed at people with no coding knowledge or experience. The session introduces the simple Scratch coding environment and explains how to code using simple drag and drop blocks. Basic coding concepts are introduced and fun practical exercises (including the use of the Code-a-Pillars) teach the process of solving real life problems with code before the widely used high level Python language is introduced. Attendees will be able to continue their coding journey after the session if they sign up for the online accounts (Scratch and Trinket). Age 16 + The course is provided on behalf of FabLab Devon #Exeter by 2.times do. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from Eventbrite
Audience: All
Cost: Please see event description
Theme:
Award Winning Cartoonist Tony Husband Comic Book Workshop
Eventbrite" /> Date: 24 March 2019
Time: 12:30 - 15:30
Description: To accompany his exhibition in Exeter Library, award winning Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband will be coming to Barnstaple and Exeter Libraries to deliver an all ages cartoon day. Tony will be on hand to help you discover and create your very own comic strip, and your contribution will feed into a new comic made over both days that will become available at all Devon Libraries for all to enjoy. Tickets are £10 (£5 for under 14s) plus a booking fee and can be booked through Eventbrite
Audience: All
Cost: £10.00
Theme:
Scrabble Club
Date: 24 March 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Do you enjoy word games? Would you like to improve your vocabulary? Come and join our new Scrabble Club! Free to join and for all ages! Our Scrabble club will take place every 4th Sunday of the month. It is suitable for the young and old to play together, we accept all ages (though we do recommend children are aged 7+). Bring a friend or come on your own and meet new people. Boards available on request, please talk to a member of staff and have your library card handy. Please note: Children under the age of 8 must have parental supervision.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme - 2nd Session
Date: 26 March 2019
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Description: Every Tuesday come along to the Rougemont Room and share songs and rhymes at this super, fun event for babies and toddlers. This is a drop-in event with no booking required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Desert Island Books Professor Will Harvey **CANCELLED**
Eventbrite" /> Date: 26 March 2019
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Description: ***EVENT CANCELLED***Join us for an evening with Professor Will Harvey, the newly appointed Chair of Libraries Unlimited's Board of Trustees, as he talks us through his Desert Island Books. Will is Associate Dean of Research & Impact and Professor of Management at the University of Exeter Business School and has travelled the world. We are sure to hear some good stories beyond the Desert Island Books. Tickets £3 from Exeter Library or via Eventbrite
Audience: All
Cost: £3.00
Theme:
E-Wednesday - Learn My Way (Beginner Computer Course)
Date: 27 March 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Over four consecutive Wednesday mornings, receive one on one help using the Learn My Way online courses, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. From basic skills, learning how to use a mouse, keyboard and email, using the internet, internet security and internet banking. Booking is essential - Please ask a member of staff for more information.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
IT Drop-In
Date: 27 March 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Every Wednesday our IT Drop-in session has staff and volunteers on hand for one to one support, located in the Teen area of the library. Find help with basic IT skills, using the internet, creating email accounts, sending and receiving emails, using social media and much more. The session is not for complete beginners but is a drop in session so there is no need to book. During busy periods there may be a wait as staff and volunteers aim to assist as many people as possible during the session.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Quiet Time in the Children's Library
Date: 28 March 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Description: Every Thursday is a great chance for children with their parents or carers to relax with a book in the fantastic environment of the children's library.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:
Shared Reading Group
Date: 28 March 2019
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Description: Every Thursday a new drop-in reading group at Exeter Library offers the chance to relax and enjoy the power of great stories and poems read aloud in a small group. No need to book a place, just come along.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Early Years Storytime – 1st Session
Date: 29 March 2019
Time: 11:30 - 12:00
Description: Every Friday come along to our Storytime, for families with younger children. This is a drop-in event and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Early Years Storytime – 2nd Session
Date: 29 March 2019
Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Description: Every Friday come along to our Storytime, for families with younger children. This is a drop-in event and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
The Lost Librarian
Date: 01 April 2019
Time: 9:00 - 18:00
Description: Can you help find our missing Librarian? Rumour has it there are clues hidden within the libraries, each one taking you a step closer to discovering a secret treasure of Exeter...See what you can find amongst the bookshelves at Exeter Library, St Thomas Library and Topsham Library. Get hands on with hacked technology and bespoke designs to solve this mystery. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and unlock the story of Exeter’s Lost Librarian! The event runs from 1st April - 30th April.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme - 1st Session
Date: 02 April 2019
Time: 10:15 - 10:45
Description: Every Tuesday come along to the Rougemont Room and share songs and rhymes at this super, fun event for babies and toddlers. This is a drop-in event with no booking required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
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