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***Temporary disruption – important information Please note: there will be some temporary disruption to library services now postponed until 21st November 2019 during opening hours. This is due to planned IT maintenance to improve services for our customers. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused***
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Sidmouth Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (until 1pm). On Tuesday mornings the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) are in residence for drop in and appointments.

The library offers books (standard and large print), audiobooks and DVD hire, all of which can be issued at the self-service points. There is a bright, engaging children's library on the ground floor and a separate teen area. There are 12 computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours a day and printing and photocopying facilities are also available. The quiet room can be hired depending on availability.

Services

  • Children’s events
  • Book groups and events
  • Free public computers and WiFi
  • Printing, copying and scanning facilities
  • Display space
  • Self-service machines
  • Home library service
Sidmouth Library events Sidmouth Library events

Art Deco London: Cream Tea & Talk

Join author Sarah Obermuller-Bennett for a talk and presentation on Art Deco London. Take a tour of London’s Art Deco architecture and sculpture to see how the movement was interpreted in the capital in the 1920s and 1930s. Along the way, visit theatres, cinemas, hotels and Underground stations, as well as seeing how the style flourished even down to the finest detail. Tickets are £5 including a cream tea. To book pop in or call 01395 512192.
Date: 26 November 2019
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Description: Join author Sarah Obermuller-Bennett for a talk and presentation on Art Deco London. Take a tour of London’s Art Deco architecture and sculpture to see how the movement was interpreted in the capital in the 1920s and 1930s. Along the way, visit theatres, cinemas, hotels and Underground stations, as well as seeing how the style flourished even down to the finest detail. Tickets are £5 including a cream tea. To book pop in or call 01395 512192.
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
Theme:

Events: Events » Art and Culture sidmouth

Family History Research

Would you like help researching your family history? Our new volunteer John is here to help with using Ancestry. This initial meeting is to gauge interest and from there John will arrange future help sessions.
Date: 04 December 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Would you like help researching your family history? Our new volunteer John is here to help with using Ancestry. This initial meeting is to gauge interest and from there John will arrange future help sessions.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:

Events: Events » History and Heritage sidmouth

Christmas Paper Crafts

Get festive with some paper crafts and make snowflakes or Christmas lanterns with us. Perfect for decorations or gifts! Free and no need to book.
Date: 07 December 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Get festive with some paper crafts and make snowflakes or Christmas lanterns with us. Perfect for decorations or gifts! Free and no need to book.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Christmas

Events: Events » Crafts and Making sidmouth

Once Upon a Christmas- Boo to a Goose Theatre

Boo to a Goose Theatre are back! Once Upon A Christmas is set in the home of a jolly old couple who share memories and stories. Come prepared to sing merry songs and make festive paper chains. Tickets are £3- pop in, call 01395 512192 or message us on Facebook to book.
Date: 10 December 2019
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Description: Boo to a Goose Theatre are back! Once Upon A Christmas is set in the home of a jolly old couple who share memories and stories. Come prepared to sing merry songs and make festive paper chains. Tickets are £3- pop in, call 01395 512192 or message us on Facebook to book.
Audience: Child
Cost: £3.00
Theme: Christmas

Events: Events » Live Performance sidmouth

Christmas Celebration

Join us to celebrate the festive season. Local storyteller Janet Dowling and our very own Carol Pentecost will be telling Christmas stories for all ages plus there will be mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies. The wearing of Christmas jumpers and the singing of carols is optional but encouraged! Tickets are £5 & include all refreshments- call 01395 512192 or pop in to book.
Date: 13 December 2019
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Description: Join us to celebrate the festive season. Local storyteller Janet Dowling and our very own Carol Pentecost will be telling Christmas stories for all ages plus there will be mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies. The wearing of Christmas jumpers and the singing of carols is optional but encouraged! Tickets are £5 & include all refreshments- call 01395 512192 or pop in to book.
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
Theme: Christmas

Events: Events » Social sidmouth

Family Christmas Stories

Take a break from the Christmas shopping and enjoy a festive family story-time and craft with local storytellers Tony and Cathy. Free and no need to book.
Date: 14 December 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Take a break from the Christmas shopping and enjoy a festive family story-time and craft with local storytellers Tony and Cathy. Free and no need to book.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Christmas

Events: Events » Books and Poetry sidmouth

Christmas LEGO

Start the Christmas holidays by coming up with a festive LEGO creation. Sleighs, reindeers, presents by the tree & anything else you can imagine! There will be a prize for the merriest model. Drop in any time between 10am & 12pm.
Date: 23 December 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: Start the Christmas holidays by coming up with a festive LEGO creation. Sleighs, reindeers, presents by the tree & anything else you can imagine! There will be a prize for the merriest model. Drop in any time between 10am & 12pm.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Christmas

Events: Events » Crafts and Making sidmouth
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Opening hours:

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

 

Contact us:

Carol Pentecost

Email: Sidmouth Library
Tel: 01395 512192

Find us:

Blackmore Drive
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8LA