Kingsbridge Library serves the market town of Kingsbridge and the many surrounding villages, and has between 250 and 450 visitors a day. It is located near the main car park and bus station, with easy level access.
The library is open five days a week and there is a bright and cheerful children’s library and an area for teens, with a listening post and computer. In addition to books, DVDs and audiobooks there are a wide range of events for children and adults. The library offers a warm welcome to all, with at least one activity every day and hot drinks available for a donation.
Services
- Children’s events
- Book groups and events
- Free public computers and WiFi
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Self-service machines
- Art wall - display or buy local artwork
- Home library service
- Meeting space available out of hours
Kingsbridge Library events Knitting Bee
Date: 19 August 2019
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Description: Come and bring your knitting every Monday afternoon. Meet your friends and make new ones and knit bees for Kingsbridge Library. Refreshments provided.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Lego Club
Date: 19 August 2019
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Description: Every Monday after school. See what you can build with lego. Refreshments and Lego provided.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Summer Reading Challenge
Date: 19 August 2019
Time: 9:15 - 17:00
Description: Drop in to Kingsbridge library today and throughout the summer to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge Space Chase. Read books, collect stickers and receive a certificate and medal when you’ve completed. Fun and surprises and activities all throughout the summer, so watch this space!
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Legal Clinic
Date: 20 August 2019
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Description: Free Legal Clinic. Drop in for free help and advice. Speak to a professional from Start Point Law. No appointment necessary. Every Third Tuesday of the month.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Space Slime
Date: 21 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Description: Drop in and make your own slippery slimy space slime. Open to all children.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Really Wild Learning
Date: 22 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Alien Animals! Have an animal encounter with the Really Wild Learning Team. Book early to avoid disappointment. £2 per child.
Audience: Child
Cost: £2.00
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Fun & Games
Date: 23 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: Come along and make new friends and play board games and cards. Every Friday afternoon. Board games and refreshments provided.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Lego Space Rocket Challenge
Date: 27 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Description: Drop in and construct a space rocket using Lego provided. Open to all children.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
The Library Stitchers
Date: 27 August 2019
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Description: All are welcome to this lively friendly group, who meet every other Tuesday. Bring a project and join in.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Sing a Song
Date: 29 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: Come along and join us the last Thursday of each month. We are not a choir, we are a group who get together to sing old favourites and stimulate the brain. No ability needed. Refreshments provided.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Summer Reading Challenge Finishers Party
Date: 31 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Congratulations and well done for completing the Summer Reading Challenge! Sign up for the finishers party and come and celebrate with games, cake and surprises.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
An audience with Ann Cleeves
Date: 05 September 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Harbour Bookshop and Kingsbridge Library are hosting an audience with bestselling author Ann Cleeves. Her popular series include 'Vera Stanhope' and 'Shetland'. Her new book, 'The Long Call' is the captivating first novel in a brand new series set in Devon. Tickets and more information can be obtained from Harbour Bookshop and Kingsbridge Library.
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
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Bounce & Rhyme
Date: 13 September 2019
Time: 11:00 - 11:30
Description: A chance for parents, carers and young children to get together and enjoy singing songs and rhymes. Every Friday morning.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
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Family History Helpdesk
Date: 02 October 2019
Time: 14:30 - 16:00
Description: Interested in tracing your ancestors? Book a half hour appointment with a member of the Devon Family History Society. First Wednesday of every month.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
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Hallowe'en Quiz
Date: 31 October 2019
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Description: Friends of Kingsbridge Library present a Hallowe’en Quiz. Teams of 4-6 maximum. £2.50 per head, to include light refreshments. Prompt start at 7pm. Hallowe'en costumes optional but welcome. Be prepared to have a spooky fun time!
Audience: All
Cost: £2.50
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Opening hours:
| Mon | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Contact us:
Maria Johnson
Email: Kingsbridge Library
Tel: 01548 852315
Find us:
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1EB
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