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Nestled in the heart of town, situated just off the main street, Okehampton Library occupies a historic school room and is open six days a week. As well as a regularly updated range of stock and displays to inspire you, the library also offers frequent events for children and adults. Staff are always on hand to help with any queries, and can assist in navigating all services.

Tea and coffee is available for a small fee throughout the day, and the library offers the perfect place to sit and relax, peruse the local newspapers, work online, or catch up on your reading.

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  • Meeting rooms for hire
  • Children’s events
  • Book groups and events
  • Free public computers and WiFi
  • Printing, copying and scanning facilities
  • Self-service machines
  • Home library service

Okehampton Library events

Content with Events Summer Reading Challenge .

Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Saturday 9 July - Friday 10 September. Join the Gadgeteers for the Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up your starter pack from the library, read 6 books by the end of the school holidays, collect stickers as you go and receive a certificate when you complete the challenge.  A Gadgeteers Hunt will also be available to complete within the library. Suitable for children aged 4-11 No booking necessary, just drop in. 
Date: 09 July 2022
Time: 9:00 - 13:00
Description: Saturday 9 July - Friday 10 September. Join the Gadgeteers for the Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up your starter pack from the library, read 6 books by the end of the school holidays, collect stickers as you go and receive a certificate when you complete the challenge.  A Gadgeteers Hunt will also be available to complete within the library. Suitable for children aged 4-11 No booking necessary, just drop in. 
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Gadgeteers Discovery Table
Monday 8 - Saturday 13 August DURING LIBRAY OPENING TIMES Drop in during library opening hours for some Gadgeteers activities No booking necessary.
Date: 08 August 2022
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Description: Monday 8 - Saturday 13 August DURING LIBRAY OPENING TIMES Drop in during library opening hours for some Gadgeteers activities No booking necessary.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
LITCRAFT - Minecraft Treasure Island Workshops
Tuesday 16th August 14:00-15:30 & Thursday 18th August 10:30-12:00 Discover the magic of reading with Minecraft! Join us for two sessions of discovery and shipshape challenges within the world of the well-loved book, Treasure Island. Suitable for children aged 8-12. Participants attend both sessions. Please book in advance in the library to avoid disappointment.
Date: 16 August 2022
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: Tuesday 16th August 14:00-15:30 & Thursday 18th August 10:30-12:00 Discover the magic of reading with Minecraft! Join us for two sessions of discovery and shipshape challenges within the world of the well-loved book, Treasure Island. Suitable for children aged 8-12. Participants attend both sessions. Please book in advance in the library to avoid disappointment.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Super Science Session
Calling all Gadgeteers! Book a seat at our Super Science table.  Join us to explore and experiment with three fun STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and maths) to get those clever brains learning and discovering!  Suitable for ages 5+ Booking in advance is essential.
Date: 25 August 2022
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Calling all Gadgeteers! Book a seat at our Super Science table.  Join us to explore and experiment with three fun STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and maths) to get those clever brains learning and discovering!  Suitable for ages 5+ Booking in advance is essential.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
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Opening hours:

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

 

Contact us:

Carole Cornwall

Email: Okehampton Library
Tel: 01837 52805

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Okehampton Library
4 North Street
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1AR

   

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