Totnes Library is a busy modern library, set in the heart of the bustling South Devon market town. Built onto impressive Georgian building The Mansion, it is a bright, welcoming library with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The library is open five days a week and offers an attractive community and study space with computer access, free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating.
The library has eleven computers plus scanning, printing and photocopying facilities. The library boasts dedicated collections of books and resources for children, teenagers and local history as well as sizeable DVD and audiobook collections. The colourful children’s area is very well used by borrowers and those coming to regular children’s events.
Services
- Children’s events
- Book groups and events
- Free public computers and WiFi
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Self-service machines
Totnes Library events Tiny Tales
Date: 19 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: Come and join us for lots of fun at our story telling session. This lively interactive session also involves a simple craft activity.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Home Educator drop-in
Date: 20 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: Come to our drop in session for all home educated children, young people and their carers. We will provide LEGO, some board games and a friendly smile and a space to make new friends and to share ideas.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme
Date: 21 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Description: This a free session where we sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce, clap and have a good time. The activities will also help your child to develop confidence, co-ordination and listening skills. Helen, a NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, will be offering support throughout and after these sessions until 12pm. You can email also email Helen at helenshoebrook@icloud.com to organise one to one antenatal breastfeeding information sessions or postnatal support.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme
Date: 21 August 2019
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Description: This a free session where we sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce, clap and have a good time. The activities will also help your child to develop confidence, co-ordination and listening skills. Helen, a NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, will be offering support throughout and after these sessions until 12pm. You can email also email Helen at helenshoebrook@icloud.com to organise one to one antenatal breastfeeding information sessions or postnatal support.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Paddleboat Theatre - Clare Hollingworth and the Scoop of the Century
Date: 22 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Description: A production for all the family (4+ years) about the fearless journalist Clare Hollingworth. The show will be followed by a free storytelling workshop for all the family that will last for 1 hour. Tickets are £5 and are available online from eventbrite.co.uk.
Audience: Child
Cost: £5.00
Theme:
Really Wild Learning
Date: 22 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Description: Two sessions available, either 10am-11am or 11am-12pm. Meet snakes, spiders and other creepy critters at the library and find out about how they would survive in space! Tickets £4 on the door, be prompt as this event will sell out fast! Recommended age 4+.
Audience: Child
Cost: £4.00
Theme:
Really Wild Learning
Date: 22 August 2019
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Two sessions available, either 10am-11am or 11am-12pm. Meet snakes, spiders and other creepy critters at the library and find out about how they would survive in space! Tickets £4 on the door, be prompt as this event will sell out fast! Recommended age 4+.
Audience: All
Cost: £4.00
Theme:
Home Educator drop-in
Date: 27 August 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: Come to our drop in session for all home educated children, young people and their carers. We will provide LEGO, some board games and a friendly smile and a space to make new friends and to share ideas.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme
Date: 28 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Description: This a free session where we sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce, clap and have a good time. The activities will also help your child to develop confidence, co-ordination and listening skills. Helen, a NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, will be offering support throughout and after these sessions until 12pm. You can email also email Helen at helenshoebrook@icloud.com to organise one to one antenatal breastfeeding information sessions or postnatal support.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Bounce and Rhyme
Date: 28 August 2019
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Description: This a free session where we sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce, clap and have a good time. The activities will also help your child to develop confidence, co-ordination and listening skills. Helen, a NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, will be offering support throughout and after these sessions until 12pm. You can email also email Helen at helenshoebrook@icloud.com to organise one to one antenatal breastfeeding information sessions or postnatal support.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
LEGO Moon Rovers
Date: 30 August 2019
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Description: A two hour Lego and Technic Lego workshop designing and building Moon Rovers. In groups of 3, you will design and build motorised Lego Moon Rovers. Test them over a Lego moon surface, measure the distance and how long it takes. For 6 years+ and adults are very welcome to join in the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult during the session. Booking is advised, and tickets £5. If you’re not joining as a team, Julian will match you into a group. Please contact the library directly to book your places!
Audience: All
Cost: £5.00
Theme:
Tiny Tales
Date: 02 September 2019
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: Come and join us for lots of fun at our story telling session. This lively interactive session also involves a simple craft activity.
Audience: Under 5
Cost: Free
Theme:
Book Sale and Swap
Date: 07 September 2019
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Description: Grab a bargain book or swap your books for new ones! All proceeds will go to the Friends of Totnes Library.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme:
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Opening hours:
| Mon | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Contact us:
Ann Draisey
Email: Totnes Library
Tel: 01803 659945
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Totnes Library
The Mansion
Fore Street
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5RP
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