Animating Devon
๐ฌ STOP-MOTION WORKSHOPS โ EXETER LIBRARY
Animating Devon is running free, hands-on stop-motion workshops for kids aged 7โ13 at Exeter Library ๐งฑโจ
๐ Saturdays: 14 March & 28 March
โฐ 10.30amโ12.30pm
๐ Rougemont Room, 2nd Floor
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February half term Big Book Bonanza.
๐Big library book sale!๐
This February half term (Mon 16 โ Fri 20 Feb) Exeter Library is running โจThe Big Book Bonanzaโจ in our foyer.
Featuring a lovely mix of pre-loved, good condition, donated books, all priced at ยฃ2 or less. Grab yourself a great new read for the spring the season ahead. ๐๐ฑ
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Make some noise for the library.
Devon CCโs Public Consultation on our library service is closing on Sun 22 Feb. Join us in Bedford Square, Princesshay, 1pm-2pm on Thurs 19 Feb (a couple days prior) to show some big Library love!
There's going to be a brass band, a big dancing fish & good times all around.
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Thanks Mark ๐
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Lego and a laptop.
๐ค LEGO Robot Club ๐ค
Build, code, & create in our exciting Robotic LEGO SPIKE workshop! Perfect for young inventors, this hands-on session introduces children to basic coding concepts through fun & interactive LEGO projects.
๐ Tue 17 Feb, 13:00 - 14:30 / 15:00 - 16:30
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A hand writing on a notepad.
๐ฃ๏ธTelling Tales: Creative Writing for Kidsโ๏ธ
Love making up stories? Join us at Exeter Library this Feb half term for a free, fun-filled workshop packed with silly games, brilliant characters & storytelling!
๐Monday, Feb 16, from 1 pm to 2:15 pm
๐Rougemont Room
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We would prefer if you didn't ๐
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Board Game Club
๐ฒ BOARD GAME CLUB ๐
Roll the dice & join our Board Game Club at Exeter Library! This relaxed, all-ages session is perfect for meeting others, trying new games, or enjoying old favourites.
๐17:00โ19:00 on the 2nd & 4th Tues each month
๐ Exeter Library Cafรฉ Space
๐ FREE drop-in โ snacks welcome
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The Stack at Exeter Library.
Did you know that you can book a session to browse our library stacks? ๐
The Exeter Library stacks lie below the public floor & contain around 150,000 books.
30min sessions can be booked from 3pm weekdays & any time at the weekend. Books can be borrowed.
Minimum 24hrs notice needed.
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Over 60s dancing.
๐ฎ Our next Over 60's disco is on Valentines Eve! ๐
Enjoy an unforgettable night of music & dancing at Exeter Library especially for the over 60s. With timeless music through the years to get you moving ๐บ.
Dress Code: Reds & Pinks.
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Friday Feb 13, 7:15pm to 9:15.
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A male librarian with a fancy mushroom hat.
๐ญ Theatre in the Library: The Roaming Librarian.
With a suitcase full of books, a storyteller's hat, & buckets of imagination, the Roaming Librarian will guide you through spectacular adventures.
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FRI 20th FEBRUARY. Two showings: 11:00 - 12:00 & 14:30 - 15:30
๐๏ธ www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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Thank you for the kind words โค๏ธ
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Our senior supervisor Chloe enjoying silent disco music. Photo credit JimW.
A group of people dancing at a library silent disco. Photo credit JimW.
Two people dancing at a library silent disco. Photo credit JimW.
๐ง Silent Disco at Exeter Library! ๐ถ
For one night, your friendly local library will transform into an all action silent disco! 2 hours of non-stop music plus a pop-up bar, plenty of space to socialise, & some book themed craft activities.
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SAT 7 MARCH 19:30 - 21:30
๐๏ธ www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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And if youโd like to be in the audience, tickets are now on sale for the February and March live shows:
www.lizzyhumber.com/...
Children are welcome with you. Note the show is adult centred.
Supported by National Lottery Funding, Arts Council England and Libraries Unlimited.
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A group of parents.
๐ค Parents on the Mic is back on Friday 6 February at Exeter Library.
A relaxed, daytime event designed to amplify the voices & creativity of parents. Poets, musicians, singers, storytellers & comedians are all welcome.
Sign up here: www.lizzyhumber.com/...
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Writers around a table.
We've got free creative writing sessions at Exeter Library supporting writers of all genres & experience levels:
โ๏ธThe Creative Writing Hub every other Thursday (today!) 5.15pm - for writing workshops.
๐งโ๐คโ๐งThe Writers Circle 5pm-6pm on the first Tuesday of the month - for feedback on your work.
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Madame Thespia. Picture by Greg Towning.
A woman singing in front of a group of people. Picture by Jacob Blackburn.
โ๏ธMadame Thespiaโs Deliciously Diverse Winter Cabaretโจ
Four of Swords is back at Exeter Library for another brilliantly diverse open mic cabaret! Step through the wardrobe into a magical night of comedy, music & poetry.
๐ญThu 26 Feb | โฐ 7.30pm | ๐๏ธ Pay What You Choose
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Free Kids Concert
NEXT FRIDAY
Every month we host a free classical concert for kids on the last Friday of the month. This month we've got a special guest group!! The fabulous flutey trio FLUTE CAKE - featuring Sophie Brewer, Jennifer Campbell & Ruth Molins.
Join us in the Children's Library at 10.30am on Fri 30 Jan
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This performance will take place in the Rougemont Room on the 2nd floor of Exeter Library. Running time: Approx. 60 minutes
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Mozart and Rossini: Two Maestros, One Stage
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert at Exeter Library featuring soprano Iryna Ilnytska and pianist Richard Lucas. Spaces are limited so please book in advance.
๐ SAT 21 FEB
๐ 14:00 - 15:00
๐ Exeter Library
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The 4 Vital Principles of Business Success
Feeling stuck with your business? ๐ Looking for a change in the new year?
Join The 4 Vital Principles of Business Success - a free, in-person workshop at Exeter Library on Feb 4, 2โ5pm. Perfect if youโre starting out or ready to grow.
๐ Book your place (limited spaces!)
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Puppet weasel
Puppet Squirrel
Roll up for The Treetop Circus! ๐ช
Join us on Sat 21 Feb at Exeter Library for a magical woodland puppet show at 11am, followed by a pine marten puppet-making workshop at 12pm. Perfect for ages 5+.
๐ Book the show: bit.ly/TreetopShowEx...
๐ Book the workshop: bit.ly/TreetopWorksh...
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Sidwell Street wassail - Exeter Observer
An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.
ON OUR RADAR // Sidwell Street wassail ๐๐๐ถ
An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.
๐๏ธ Friday 16 January
๐ 5.30pm
๐ St Sidwell's Community Centre
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Romantasy in the Library
โจ Romantasy in the Library โจ
Meet local authors, browse book stalls, listen to panels on publishing, take part in a world-building workshop, and get creative with story dice!
Perfect for both readers & writers (16+)
๐ Exeter Library
๐ SUN 15 FEB โฐ 12:30โ3:30
๐ FREE โ no booking required
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Bricks & Booze: after hours LEGO building
On the last Wednesday of the month we invite you to BYOB & get stuck into our huge collection of LEGO for a fun, chilled evening of building
This month's Bricks and Booze will be on ๐Wed 28th Jan.
Come and chill out with our huge Lego collection at this laid-back building session for adults! Feel free to BYOB. 18+.
๐ Exeter Library, 6.30-9pm.
๐๏ธ ยฃ3 (+ booking fee) or on the door.
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You can find all our events & links for booking here: https://linktr.ee/exeterlibraryevents
โจ New year, new you, why not try an event at the library?
We've got something for everyone be it pub quizzes, silent discos, creative writing, theatre, music, it's a great way to involve yourself in the community.
#TryYourLibrary
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Duo Tutti
๐ต JAM-TASTIC at Exeter Library.
A new inclusive music group for adults with PMLD. Six sensory-friendly sessions led by musicians Duo Tutti.
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Thurs, 1:30โ2:30pm
15 Jan ยท 29 Jan ยท 12 Feb ยท 26 Feb ยท 12 Mar ยท 26 Mar
๐ Exeter Library
Free, limited spaces.
Email: chris.white@librarie...
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Two women discuss something whilst holding orange cups in a library.
With snow forecast, a reminder that public #Libraries are spaces where you can keep warm and find company in the winter months.
Libraries, @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social Director @davidbarclay.bsky.social explains are at the 'forefront' of Warm Welcome.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
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Librar pub quiz
Treat youself to something fun this January!
๐ป The Exeter Library pub quiz is back for the new year with more classic quizzing goodness, plus live music, prizes & a pop-up bar.
ยฃ3 per person, tickets in advance or on the door. Max team size is 6. Fri 23 Jan - 18.30 start
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Parents on the Mic - New Year Songwriting Course โ Lizzy Humber
A parent-accessible songwriting course and performance platform supported
by a team of mentor singer songwriters and musicians.
๐ถ Spaces still available! ๐ถ
Parents on the Mic โ New Year Songwriting Course
๐ Tuesdays 10โ12 | 13 Jan โ 24 March
๐ Exeter Library
This 10-week, parent-friendly songwriting course supports you to write at least one original song โ with optional live performance ๐ค
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The Writer's Circle: Peer to Peer Feedback & Support
a relaxed monthly peer-to-peer feedback group open to writers of every genre and experience level
โ๏ธ Looking to improve your creative writing this year?
Try 'The Writer's Circle' - a relaxed peer to peer feedback & support group open to writers of every genre & experience.
๐ Once a month on a Tues, 5โ6pm - next ones 3 Feb, 3 March.
๐ Exeter Library
๐ซ Sign up:
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UK community interest company working hand-in-hand with people with dementia. Inspiring different conversations about dementia. Damian (York), Steve and Rachael (Exeter). For more about us visit www.myid.org.uk
We are a collaborative network creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.
Libraries Rising is the working name of Association of Senior Childrenโs and Education Librarians (formerly known as ASCEL)
Refugee Support Devon supports asylum seekers and refugees in the Devon area, providing information, advice, support services and a listening ear.
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Welcome and explore with us some of the treasures from the UK's leading moving image museum, based at the University of Exeter.
Free to visit and open 10am to 5pm every day.
www.bdcmuseum.org.uk
#FilmSky #๐ฅ #cinemahistory
Exeter ECW is a large and dynamic department that is international in outlook. Colleagues come from around the world, making us an academic community in which different cultures and languages intermingle and thrive.
The Self-Pub Hub (Indie Book Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submit-book/
Resources for libraries, librarians, and fans of funky library stuff. Have fun and learn stuff!
A community of book lovers that started in the SW of the UK but now has members all over the world. A warm welcome awaits you all.
Two books published this year - Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal and poetry collection Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth
The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. Visit today and explore 1000 years of history.
About us - https://www.thelondonarchives.org/
Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-london-archives-2913691059
We recommend childrenโs and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
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The oldest purpose-built custom house in England, hosting a variety of arts and cultural events and activities.
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
poet & author: latest books โMrs Death Misses Death' 'Pessimism is for Lightweights' 'With Love, Grief and Fury' & โSpringfield Roadโ
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