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Ottery St Mary Library moved into the former NatWest Bank building in the centre of the town in February 2017. The new library is light, bright and airy, with a wonderfully colourful and spacious children's area.

The Library has a varied selection of stock, including the Coleridge Collection, with books about the life and work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who was born in Ottery St Mary. In April 2017 the library’s opening hours were extended by a group of keen volunteers, who run the library for two extra sessions a week. The library is also supported by a very active friends group called, Friends of Ottery Library (FOOL).

Ottery St Mary Tourist Information Centre are also based in the Library and can be contacted on the following days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 12.30pm. They can be reached on 07749134870 or emailed at info@otterytourism.org.uk

Services

  • Children’s events
  • Book groups and events
  • Free public computers and WiFi
  • Printing, copying and scanning facilities
  • Self-service machines
  • Home library service
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Songs & Stories

A session for parents & carers with children under 5 years old. Stories, songs and lots of fun!
Date: 19 July 2019
Time: 9:30 - 10:00
Description: A session for parents & carers with children under 5 years old. Stories, songs and lots of fun!
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

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Songs & Stories

A session for parents & carers with children under 5 years old. Stories, songs and lots of fun!
Date: 19 July 2019
Time: 9:30 - 10:00
Description: A session for parents & carers with children under 5 years old. Stories, songs and lots of fun!
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Books and Poetry ottery st mary

Alien Invaders

Making alien invaders out of playdoh.
Date: 29 July 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Making alien invaders out of playdoh.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Ottery Woolgathering

Crochet, knit or stitch. Bring your stitches to Ottery St Mary Library on the first Thursday of every month. All abilities welcome; the absolute beginner, expert crafter or anyone in between.
Date: 01 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Description: Crochet, knit or stitch. Bring your stitches to Ottery St Mary Library on the first Thursday of every month. All abilities welcome; the absolute beginner, expert crafter or anyone in between.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Alien Invaders Cartoon ICT Workshop

Create your own Alien Character using our Chromebooks.
Date: 02 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Create your own Alien Character using our Chromebooks.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Technology ottery st mary

Alien Invaders Cartoon ICT Workshop

Create your own Alien Invaders using our chromebooks
Date: 02 August 2019
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Description: Create your own Alien Invaders using our chromebooks
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Technology ottery st mary

Create your own Constellation

Create your own constellation, take home your creation.
Date: 05 August 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Create your own constellation, take home your creation.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Solar System Coderdojo

Code Club with a solar system theme
Date: 09 August 2019
Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Description: Code Club with a solar system theme
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Technology ottery st mary

Author Reading 'Space Dog' and Paper Rockets

Join us to hear local author Jo Earlem read from her new book 'Archie - Space Dog!' and make paper rockets
Date: 10 August 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Join us to hear local author Jo Earlem read from her new book 'Archie - Space Dog!' and make paper rockets
Audience: Child
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Books and Poetry ottery st mary

Space Themed Junk Modelling

Drop in between 10.30 and 5pm to model some space craft from junk.
Date: 16 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Description: Drop in between 10.30 and 5pm to model some space craft from junk.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge 2019

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Character Hunt

Join us to hunt down 10 ‘Space Chase’ characters who will be hiding around the library. Running all week within normal library opening hours.
Date: 17 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Description: Join us to hunt down 10 ‘Space Chase’ characters who will be hiding around the library. Running all week within normal library opening hours.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Seasonal ottery st mary

Space Lego

Pop along to the Library and create some Space Lego models.
Date: 17 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Pop along to the Library and create some Space Lego models.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Clubs ottery st mary

Rock Decorating

Pop into the library to decorate a pebble. Then either take it home or hide it around town for someone to find (pop a picture on Facebook - #Otteryrocks). 50p per pebble.
Date: 26 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Description: Pop into the library to decorate a pebble. Then either take it home or hide it around town for someone to find (pop a picture on Facebook - #Otteryrocks). 50p per pebble.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Create Space Theme Bookmarks

Create your own Space Theme Bookmarks. Please contact the library to book.
Date: 30 August 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Create your own Space Theme Bookmarks. Please contact the library to book.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Ottery Woolgathering

Crochet, knit or stitch. Bring your stitches to Ottery St Mary Library on the first Thursday of every month. All abilities welcome; the absolute beginner, expert crafter or anyone in between.
Date: 05 September 2019
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Description: Crochet, knit or stitch. Bring your stitches to Ottery St Mary Library on the first Thursday of every month. All abilities welcome; the absolute beginner, expert crafter or anyone in between.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making ottery st mary

Summer Reading Challenge Finishers Event at Wildwood Escot

Everyone who has completed the Summer Reading Challenge at Ottery St Mary Library is welcome to join us at Wildwood Escot to celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge. Children who have completed the challenge get FREE entry, adults accompanying children get a reduced price of £5 per adult. With Thanks to Wildwood Escot
Date: 21 September 2019
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Description: Everyone who has completed the Summer Reading Challenge at Ottery St Mary Library is welcome to join us at Wildwood Escot to celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge. Children who have completed the challenge get FREE entry, adults accompanying children get a reduced price of £5 per adult. With Thanks to Wildwood Escot
Audience: Child
Cost: Please see event description
Theme:

Events: Events » Outdoors ottery st mary
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Mon 10:00 - 17:00
Tue 17:00 - 19:00*
Wed 10:00 - 13:00*
Thu 10:00 - 13:00
Fri 10:00 - 18:00
Sat 10:00 - 13:00

 

* 'Library Extra' sessions run by volunteers.  The full range of library services may not be available during these times.

Contact us:

Xanthe Waite

Email: Ottery St Mary Library
Tel: 01404 813838

Find us:

Ottery St Mary Library & Information Centre
Silver Street
Ottery St Mary
EX11 1DB