Sidmouth Library events
Songs and Stories
Date: 10 June 2022
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Description: Come and join us for Stories and Songs every Friday. Listen to a story, sing some songs and rhymes and maybe even have a little dance!. Free event, no need to book. Location: Sidmouth Library Blackmore Drive Ex10 8LA
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Fun and Wellbeing
IT Quick Fixes
Date: 13 June 2022
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Our expert volunteer John offers quick fix advice for your devices: phones, tablets and laptops. No need to book but please be prepared to wait.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Digital
Unlocking the Cage augmented reality experience, Sidmouth Library (12th-26th Jan)
Date: 12 January 2023
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Description:
Come to Sidmouth Library (12th-26th Jan 2023) and experience an augmented reality installation, which brings to life the captivating stories of female writers whose work lies in 'the cage' - a place beneath the floor of Exeter library where its special collection is housed. Unlocking the Cage is an immersive visual and audio journey through the lives and works of four of these women.
Unlocking the Cage has been researched, written and narrated by award-winning author Kim Sherwood. Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2019, she is known for her debut novel Testament and is the first woman to have written a James Bond novel with the first book in her trilogy due for publication in September 2022.
Unlocking the Cage can be enjoyed alone, or in groups of up to 4 people at a time and takes approximately 28 minutes to experience in full.
No need to book - accessible during the library's opening hours.
Come to Sidmouth Library (12th-26th Jan 2023) and experience an augmented reality installation, which brings to life the captivating stories of female writers whose work lies in 'the cage' - a place beneath the floor of Exeter library where its special collection is housed. Unlocking the Cage is an immersive visual and audio journey through the lives and works of four of these women.
Unlocking the Cage has been researched, written and narrated by award-winning author Kim Sherwood. Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2019, she is known for her debut novel Testament and is the first woman to have written a James Bond novel with the first book in her trilogy due for publication in September 2022.
Unlocking the Cage can be enjoyed alone, or in groups of up to 4 people at a time and takes approximately 28 minutes to experience in full.
No need to book - accessible during the library's opening hours.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: art installation
Summer Reading Challenge Launch
Date: 09 July 2022
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Description: Come along and sign up to be a Gadgeteer and meet the Library Llamas from Peak Hill ( only here 10-11)
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Shipwreck Sam
Date: 02 August 2022
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Description: Boo to a Goose Theatre company present Shipwreck Sam. A show suitable for 4-10 year olds and their families
Audience: Child
Cost: £5.00
Theme: Summer Events
Science fun with Rachel
Date: 19 August 2022
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Description: Simple fun experiments with Rachel. Making and Creating with science. Will be outside, weather permitting. Old clothes recommended! Spaces limited so get your ticket now to secure your place.
Audience: Child
Cost: 50p
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Story Time and Craft
Date: 22 August 2022
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Description: Enjoy some stories with Carol followed by a Craft, Suitable for 4-10 year olds. Numbers limited so get your ticket early to secure your place.
Audience: Child
Cost: 50p
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge
Building Bridges with Willmott Dixon
Date: 11 August 2022
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Are you a budding designer? Do you enjoy building things? Come and have a go at designing and building Bridges Session suitable for 6-10 year olds. Sidmouth Library working with Willmott Dixon. Spaces limited so get your ticket early.
Audience: Child
Cost: £1.00
Theme: Summer Reading Challenge, Gadgeteers
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| 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 |
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Carol Pentecost
Email: Sidmouth Library
Tel: 01395 512192
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Blackmore Drive
Sidmouth
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EX10 8LA
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