St Thomas Library is open five days a week and holds a variety of adult and children’s books, audiobooks and DVDs. The library can reserve items from other libraries in Devon accessing millions of books for a small fee. There is a range of children’s picture books, fiction, comic books, and audiobooks, as well as weekly singing sessions for toddlers and frequent children’s events including craft days. Book Track and the Summer Reading Challenge are active at this branch.
There are 6 computers available for free for up to two hours per day and printing, copying and scanning facilities are available with free WiFi throughout. The library can be hired for events and meetings.
Services
- Children’s events
- Book groups and events
- Free public computers and WiFi
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Self-service machines
- Home library service
- Meeting space available out of hours
St Thomas Library events Active Life, Active Mind
Date: 02 January 2020
Time: 9:00 - 18:00
Description: During January, the 50 libraries across Devon and four libraries in Torbay will be hosting events and activities designed to get people of all ages exercising their mind, body and soul. Our annual, month long programme sees over 250 events taking place across the county, including meditation, interactive sound games, chair yoga, blood pressure checks, dance fitness sessions, singing for wellbeing, craft for adults, Dementia Friends sessions, Torbay Climate Action, Zumba and much more. Copy and paste the following link into your internet browser to see the Devon Libraries taking part: https://padlet.com/colin_bray/1pzfi89fbv2g
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind
Story Time
Date: 17 January 2020
Time: 10:15 - 10:45
Description: Come and listen to stories read by James, Cassie or Joe. For little ones and their big ones. Also on Fridays at 10:15.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Fun for Little Ones!
Become a Dementia Friend
Date: 20 January 2020
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Description: Dementia Friends visit. A session for all . Please let us know if you would like to attend as numbers are limited to 15. Monday January 20th - 7pm - FREE With refreshments St Thomas Library 01392 407061 stthomas.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life, Active Mind
Free Cat Care Talk
Date: 21 January 2020
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
Description: Free session with Cats Protection League to learn all about the charity and hear about some of the cats we have helped. Also advice about how to access support and information. Book at St Thomas Library in person, ring 01392 407061 or email stthomas.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk to secure your place.
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme
Date: 23 January 2020
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Description: Come and sing your favourite children's songs with James - for little ones and their carers. Second session at 11:30
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: Fun for Little Ones!
St Thomas Local History Day
Date: 26 January 2020
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Description: The ever popular Free St Thomas Local History day is back! Now in its sixth year we are opening up the doors to anyone who would like to exhibit there own collections of anything connected to the history of St Thomas. If you have items of antiquary, a photo collection, postcards, news clippings or anything of any aspect of St Thomas history and would like to display and talk to people about them please contact the library to book your space. We are limited in space but it is free to book. Come along on the day and talk to the experts and perhaps bring your own stories and photos to show them! St Thomas Library - Church Rd - Exeter - EX2 9AZ - 01392 407061
Audience: All
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Theme: History in the Library
Invasive Aliens Natural History Talk with Dan Eatherley
Date: 28 January 2020
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Description: BBC Wildlife writer and consultant Dan Eatherley talks about animals that have made it here from over there. £2 7.30pm please book ahead Contact the library 01392 407061 stthomas.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Audience: All
Cost: £2.00
Theme: Natural History at the Library
Author Talk: Justin Newland - the Coronation
Date: 30 January 2020
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Description: The Great Enlightenment: Is This How It was Meant to Be? 7.30–9.00P.M. THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY In this illustrated talk, Somerset novelist Justin Newland will explore the secret history of the event that shaped the modern world – the Industrial Revolution ¬– and how this inspired his latest novel, The Coronation. Justin writes history with a supernatural twist. St Thomas Library 35, Church Street, Exeter EX2 9AZ Tickets cost £2.00. Book at the Library Reception or telephone 01392 407 061.
Audience: Adult
Cost: £2.00
Theme: St Thomas Library Author Talks
Understanding the human perception of colour
Date: 04 February 2020
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
Description: We welcome back Leigh Edwards with another fascinating topic 'Understanding the Human Perception of Colour ' £3 (Paul) Leigh Edwards has an Honours Degree in Chemistry from the Royal Institute of Chemistry and has spent over twenty four years as an Analytical Chemist and Laboratory Computer Scientist, mainly in Pharmaceuticals. Ring 01392 407061, ask face to face or email stthomas.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk to reserve your place.
Audience: Adult
Cost: £3.00
Theme: Science in the Library
Lost in the Woods - The Dark Side of the Fairy Tale Tradition
Date: 12 March 2020
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Description: Part of Chris Brooks' series of talks on the history and evolution of folklore and fairy tales. Abandoned children. Ravenous wolves. Witches' houses suspended on chicken legs. Are these just the woodland remnants of old wives' tales spun in the nursery or are they part of a universal storytelling tradition that the modern world ignores at a cost. Book via: http://www.chrisbrooksunlimited.uk/talks/
Audience: Adult
Cost: £3.00
Theme: Stories in the Library
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| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 09:00- 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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35 Church Road
St Thomas
Exeter
Devon
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