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
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Code Club – (Beginners session)
Date: 05 December 2019
Time: 16:15 - 17:00
Description: Our Code Club takes place every other Thursday during term-time. Projects are easy to follow step-by-step guides which help children learn Scratch, HTML & CSS and Python by making games, animations, and websites. The projects gradually introduce coding concepts to allow children to build their knowledge incrementally. Suitable for ages 7+. For further information and to book a place, contact simon.belshaw@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
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Code Club – (Improvers session)
Date: 05 December 2019
Time: 17:15 - 18:15
Description: Our Code Club takes place every other Thursday during term-time. Projects are easy to follow step-by-step guides which help children learn Scratch, HTML & CSS and Python by making games, animations, and websites. The projects gradually introduce coding concepts to allow children to build their knowledge incrementally. Suitable for ages 7+. For further information and to book a place, contact simon.belshaw@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
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Exeter Reading Group
Date: 05 December 2019
Time: 14:30 - 16:00
Description: Every first Thursday of the month offers the opportunity to get together and discuss the 'Book of the Month'. Refreshments available. The group does have a waiting list - Please ring 0345 155 1001 for details.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Quiet Time in the Children's Library
Date: 05 December 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: 05 December 2019
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Description: This 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. Next session 19th December.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Early Years Storytime - 1st Session
Date: 06 December 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, donations welcome
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Early Years Storytime – 2nd Session
Date: 06 December 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, donations welcome
Theme:
Exeter Raspberry Jam
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Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Description: The Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer that has infinite possibilities. On the first Saturday of every month, come along and get involved with this session run by 2.times do. This is a drop-in event, no booking required. For further information visit the contact form at 2timesdo.co.uk
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Language Café
Date: 08 December 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:45
Description: Come along to Exeter Library’s Language Café every second Sunday of the month and meet with others wanting to use their French, German, Spanish and Italian conversation skills. We are inviting anyone with skills in other languages to come along and see what goes on... there may be others keen to chat with you. A little philosophy about our Language Café meet up… They are not lessons so some (even if basic) knowledge of the languages is required to participate. You don’t have to come to the whole session, feel free to come and go as you wish. It is informal so come prepared to grab a drink and have a go at chatting about things of common interest either in large or small groups. For more details contact exeter.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Bounce and Rhyme - 1st Session
Date: 10 December 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, donations welcome
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme - 2nd Session
Date: 10 December 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, donations welcome
Theme:
Business Advice with Cartridges Business Hub
Date: 11 December 2019
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description: Every second Wednesday of the month, starting April 10th, Cartridges Business Hub will be available to lend a helping hand for your business. Running a business has its challenges and starting up a business can be daunting. Why not drop by for a chat with no obligation and impartial advice. Located next to the Business & Information Hub on the ground floor of the library. For details, visit: cartridgesbusinesshub.eventbrite.co.uk
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
E-Wednesday - Learn My Way (Beginner Computer Course)
Date: 11 December 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, donations welcome
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IT Drop-In
Date: 11 December 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, donations welcome
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Deaf and Hearing BSL Club
Date: 12 December 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Description: Every second Thursday of the month, join a friendly, informal evening for deaf and hearing users of BSL. Meet friends and find out about deaf news. This is a drop-in event with no booking required.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme:
Quiet Time in the Children's Library
Date: 12 December 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:
Early Years Storytime – 1st Session
Date: 13 December 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, donations welcome
Theme:
Early Years Storytime – 2nd Session
Date: 13 December 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, donations welcome
Theme:
Hedgehog Champions Christmas Crafts!
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Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Description: Join Devon Wildlife Trust for crafts and storytime this Christmas season at Exeter Library. Drop in anytime from 10am—12noon and 1– 3pm on Sat 14 December in the Children’s library. This is a celebration of the new Hedgehog Champions project. For more information call Jasmine on 01392 279244 or email jatkinson@devonwildlifetrust.org or see the Devon Wildlife Trust website
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: story and craft
Bibliotherapy sessions
Date: 15 December 2019
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Description: Are you looking for something a little different to read? Why not book a 30min 1:1 session with a member of the library staff, who can advise you on what you may like to read next? Come to the Exeter library help point where we will ask you to complete a short questionnaire to discover your reading habits and book you a half-hour slot at either 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm or 3pm for the 15th December depending on availability. For more info contact exeter.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: What to read next
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