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Exeter Library
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A warm hello from us all! We are a Libraries Unlimited library in the cathedral city of Exeter, Devon, UK. A cultural and community hub in the city. Events at http://linktr.ee/exeterlibrary. RTs not endorsements.
Treat youself to something fun this January!

🍻 The Exeter Library pub quiz is back for the new year with more classic quizzing goodness, plus live music, prizes & a pop-up bar.

£3 per person, tickets in advance or on the door. Max team size is 6. Fri 23 Jan - 18.30 start

www.eventbrite.co.uk...
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
🎶 Spaces still available! 🎶

Parents on the Mic – New Year Songwriting Course
🗓 Tuesdays 10–12 | 13 Jan – 24 March
📍 Exeter Library

This 10-week, parent-friendly songwriting course supports you to write at least one original song – with optional live performance 🎤

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Parents on the Mic - New Year Songwriting Course — Lizzy Humber
A parent-accessible songwriting course and performance platform supported by a team of mentor singer songwriters and musicians.
www.lizzyhumber.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
✍️ 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.

📚 Once a month on a Tues, 5–6pm - next ones 3 Feb, 3 March.
📍 Exeter Library
🎫 Sign up:
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
✨THIS FRIDAY - ✉️ Unstampable: Postcards from the Still Possible✉️

Start off 2026 off by looking to the future in this playful, creative workshop where you’ll make “postcards” from the future you’d love to see.

🕥 FRI 05 DEC: 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Exeter Library
🎟️ lizzyhumber.com/even...
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
🥂Happy New Year!!🎆

Wishing you all a kind and gentle 2026 from all of us at Exeter Library. Here's a quick look back at our 2025...
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
📚🎄Merry Christmas!🎅

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor & the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side & his quiet home!” Charles Dickens
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔮 Our next Over 60's disco is on Valentines Eve! 💘

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 🕺.

Dress Code: Reds & Pinks.

📅 Friday Feb 13, 7:15pm to 9:15.
🎫www.eventbrite.co.uk...
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🎭 Theatre in the Library: A Noise Annoys 🎶

Join poet & performer Jude Simpson for an hour of witty wordplay, silly songs and joyful nonsense – perfect for ages 6+ and their families!

📅 Feb 18 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
📍 Exeter Library
🎟 £4 per child (includes + 1 adult): www.eventbrite.co.uk...
December 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Roll up for The Treetop Circus! 🎪

Join us on Sat 21 Feb for a magical woodland puppet show at 11am, followed by a pine marten puppet-making workshop at 12pm. Perfect for ages 5+.

📍 Exeter Library
🎟 Book the show: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
🎟 Book the workshop: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
December 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
✨ The Exeter Library Creative Writing Hub returns for Winter/Spring 2026 ✨

A friendly, free series of workshops to spark ideas, build confidence, & get you writing.

📅 Every other Thurs, 5:15–6:45pm
22 Jan, 05 Feb, 19 Feb, 05 March, 19 March, 02 April
💸 Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A few bonus additions to our events schedule:

✍️The Creative Writing Hub is back for a new term starting January 22nd.
🎶JAM-Tastic: An inclusive Music Group at Exeter Library (Jan, Feb, & March).
🌲 Treetop Circus - Puppet Show & Workshop (21 Feb)

#LoveLibraries
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎵 JAM-TASTIC at Exeter Library.
A new inclusive music group for adults with PMLD. Six sensory-friendly sessions led by musicians Duo Tutti.

📅 Thurs, 1:30–2:30pm
15 Jan · 29 Jan · 12 Feb · 26 Feb · 12 Mar · 26 Mar
📍 Exeter Library
Free, limited spaces.
Email: chris.white@librarie...
December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🎄 Exeter Library Festive Opening Hours ⛄

🔴 Closed 24th - 28th December.
🟢 Open 29th - 31st December.
🔴 Closed 1st January.
🟢 Open 2nd January and beyond.
December 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Celebrate with us today from 6pm at our final #SilentBookClub session of the year! 🤫

We'll also be sharing plans for what's in store for Silent Book Club in 2026 so join us from 6pm at Topsham Brewery for a mix of silent reading and bookish revelry (after the reading obviously!).
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🗺️ We have a new trail in the Children's Library!

🎅 Santa and his elves have been practicing their best Christmas jokes. Find all the hidden jokes around the children's library to earn yourself a sticker.
December 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
❤️ A lovely bit of feedback recently:

"I always struggled with reading and never learnt to read for enjoyment. With the library I can try out different genres & books and read them without pressure to finish or buy. It has made me a lot more comfortable with reading!" - library user
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
THIS COMING MONDAY

🎤 Parents on the Mic: Stand Up Comedy Edition.

A relaxed & revolutionary performance space in Exeter. Grown up comedy, where children are welcome too.

Mon 15 Dec, Rougemont Room
11am-1pm (with interval)
Pay What You Decide: 0-£10 / Children free.

🎟️: www.lizzyhumber.com/...
December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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NEWS // St Petrock’s launches fundraising appeal as number of people sleeping rough in Exeter continues to rise

Campaign film underscores dedicated homelessness charity mission as demand for its support services grows.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/17/s...
St Petrock’s launches fundraising appeal as number of people sleeping rough in Exeter continues to rise - Exeter Observer
Campaign film underscores dedicated homelessness charity mission as demand for its support services grows.
exeterobserver.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Oh I see, glad we could provide some entertainment 😂
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📅 DATE CHANGE 📅

✉️ Unstampable: Postcards from the Still Possible - a playful, creative workshop where you’ll imagine and make “postcards” from the future you’d love to see.

🕥 FRI 9 JAN: 10.30am–12.30pm (No longer on 12 Dec)
📍 Exeter Library
🎟️ lizzyhumber.com/even...
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
One for the diary 📑

Our next library "pub" quiz will be on Friday 23rd January.

Featuring live music, great prizes, and drinks — £3 entry, teams up to 6, ages 16+

Tickets: £3 - available online, in the Library or on the door: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Residents are reminded that there are changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. Full details are shown in this schedule.

Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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If libraries matter to you be it for reading, working, learning, connection, mental health, or community, please take this opportunity to share your perspective on @librariesunlimited.bsky.social's county wide service.

www.exetercityofliterature.com/blog/librari...
December 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Our website has had some issues over the past few days, apologies for this. It has been reported.
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🗓 Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 13th January 2026

👉 How to apply:
Download and complete the Cover Form and send it with your CV to jobs@librariesunlimi... before the deadline.
More info here: www.librariesunlimit...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM